Hunting

News & Tips: Cook Your Goose With These Three Recipes...
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Cook Your Goose With These Three Recipes

"You take them." "No, you take them." "But I took them last time." "That's OK. Take them anyway." "I'd rather not." "But I insist." "I'll be glad to take them if you all don't want 'em." "Whaaat?" A…
News & Tips: Pre-Season Deer Scouting
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Pre-Season Deer Scouting

The month of September brings the high anticipation of the fall deer hunting season and pre-season scouting trips. A lot of states have mid-September starts to their archery seasons and the weather…
News & Tips: Wood Duck Wisdom
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Wood Duck Wisdom

Wood duck hunting has a special place in my heart. The first bird I ever shot was a drake woody that catapulted out of the pickerel weeds just ahead of my canoe. The memory of that duck, rising…
News & Tips: 5 Calling Tricks for Chase-Phase Bucks...
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5 Calling Tricks for Chase-Phase Bucks

Article by Bill Vaznis.In that frantic period just before the peak rut, when does are running in every direction from prying noses, calling bucks away from their playing-hard-to-get girlfriends may…
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Dall's Sheep Species Background

There are four subspecies of North American wild sheep Thinhorns which consist of the Dall’s and Stone’s sheep; and Bighorns which consist of the desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. More than…
News & Tips: Yosemite's Rim Fire: How Long Will It Take to Recover?...
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Yosemite's Rim Fire: How Long Will It Take to Recover?

For outdoor enthusiasts everywhere, positive news about the containment of the massive Rim Fire that swept Yosemite National Park for weeks in August—demanding the presence of more than 4,000…
News & Tips: Bucks in Velvet: Anticipating Deer Season in a Big Way...
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Pre-Season Scouting Tips for Deer Hunters

Archery season is happening or about to begin for many deer hunters across the nation. In this episode:  tips on scouting out the big bucks and how to decide where to hang your stand.  Plus check out…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Blinds and Tactics
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Turkey Hunting Blinds and Tactics

Things are changing in the world of turkey hunting — a sport that's more popular than ever before. Increased popularity has prompted the creation of new products designed to help hunters succeed in…
News & Tips: Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?...
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Will You Be Ready for the Kill Shot When Bowhunting?

Bow hunting is a close game. You peer through the nearby maze of tree limbs and leaves and down into the brush below a tree stand, looking for a deer on a nearby trail, possibly pausing to feed on…
News & Tips: A Sweet Take on Preparing Venison
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A Sweet Take on Preparing Venison

Whether they involve roasting, grilling, stewing or frying, the final outcome of most venison recipes is a spicy- or savory-flavored dish. While these preparation methods are certainly…
News & Tips: Tracking Wounded Game - Part 2
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Tracking Wounded Game - Part 2

  If you plan to be out in the dark, don't forget to use a flashlight to help you look for evidence of the animal being hit. Photo credit: Luigi De Rose In my last blog I offered five tips to help…
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Dove Spots - Hunting Tip

My absolute favorite dove spot is a lone power pole, dead snag, or tree located in or near the middle of a harvested field. A spot like that offers a 360-degree view.An overgrown ditch or gully that…