With a large budget deficit forecasted and calls from Olympia for reduced spending on state programs, a pair of Washington legislators have introduced a bill that would sharply increase the cost of sportsmen’s licenses, though seniors would at least get a break on the hunting side. As currently written, Senate Bill 5583 would hike fees […]
This is a delicious hearty stew to enjoy on a cold February evening. The beets give it a beautiful red color, perfect for celebrating Valentines Day. February is also American Heart Health month and this healthy soup is low in fat and high in fiber, protein, iron, and potassium. Venison Borscht Ingredients: 1 lb. […]
Cooling ocean temperatures, chilly weather and the closure of bottom fishing for many species in January and February discourage a fair number of Southern California saltwater anglers from fishing in winter. Yet to those in the know, winter time translates to prime time for big calico bass. Big calico bass tend to adopt different habitats […]
Roast Pheasant slathered in duck fat then oven roasted is an easy pheasant dish perfect to serve up for family dinner. Why You’ll Love Roast Pheasant I’m thrilled to finally share a simple and delicious recipe for Easy Roast Pheasant for all of you pheasant hunters and busy parents out there. With just a few […]
For avid deer hunters, the rut represents the pinnacle of the season—a time when mature bucks become more active and vulnerable as they search for does. While most hunters plan their season around the rut in their home state, traveling hunters can extend their opportunities by focusing on regions where the rut occurs later. Understanding […]
The prized tenderloins of a deer are sometimes carved out after field dressing for a celebratory meal since they can be accessed from the internal cavity, nestled under the spine by the rib cage. They are much smaller than the backstraps or loin, which are the long muscles that run along the spin. I found […]
They don’t grow much bigger! Angler Earl Gill IV caught this 443-pound yellowfin tuna aboard the Excel with an Okuma Makaira 20. The talk of fishing social media this past month has been about a possible new world-record yellowfin tuna landed off Mexico. Here’s the complete story: On a 10-day fishing trip to the Pacific […]
One of the biggest challenges and rewards of bowhunting is getting your target buck to within bow range. This can be easier said than done, and the lives of many bucks are saved every season because they remained just out of range. When it comes to getting a target buck within range, there are numerous […]
As October unfolds, deer hunters across the country prepare for one of the most dynamic months of the whitetail calendar. Bucks become increasingly active with the anticipation of the rut on the horizon, saturating their territories with rubs and scrapes. Understanding these signs is crucial for successful hunting during this pivotal time. Lately, my cellular […]
The inaugural velvet buck hunt for bowhunters in Arkansas proved to be a big success for hunters across the state. The hunt took place September, 7-8, giving bowhunters a chance to hunt whitetail bucks that are still in velvet; a bucket list trophy for most any deer hunter. With harvest numbers finally tallied, the Arkansas […]
