It was the spring of 1999, and I was tagging along with my father to the local hardware store in search of carpentry supplies. As a 5-year-old with a rapidly growing interest in the outdoors, I naturally gravitated to the hunting section of the small shop. That’s when I laid my eyes on it. A […]
Every spring, countless bowhunters dabble with the idea of giving bowfishing a try. They see the photos of monster fish taken with a bow popping up on social media, and the wheels begin to turn. “I bet I could shoot fish with my current bowhunting setup,” they think to themselves. And at first glance, it […]
For many states, turkey season seems to end as quickly as it started. But if there’s still time on the clock where you live, and you still have a tag in your pocket, now is the time to make your move. But the late season can be tough. Turkeys don’t tolerate hunting pressure very well. […]
Wacky rigs are undoubtably one of the best bass fishing rigs for fisherman. Whether you are a beginner or advanced bass fisherman, you will utilize I wacky rig throughout the year. Fishing a soft plastic worm wacky style means you are going to rig the worm with a small hook through the center of the […]
Turkey season is in full swing across most of the country, and hunters now have their sights set on bearded birds that gobble and strut. In the last several years following COVID, there seems to have been an uptick in new turkey hunters hitting the spring woods for the first time. And that’s a great […]
If you’re looking for the most efficient way to kill a turkey with a bow, a well-placed, pop-up style ground blind is hard to beat. But they are restricting, and they will require plenty of patience. For many, a more exciting approach to chasing turkeys is the run-n-gun style of hunting for these elusive birds. […]
The use of deer recovery dogs has been a growing trend in recent years as more and more deer hunters rely on the aid of a hound to help them recover their deer after the shot. And it makes sense, considering a dog’s nose is infinitely stronger than the human nose, they can quickly […]
When asked which bowhunts bring the most satisfaction, a good friend recalls two old does that cost him a shot at the bucks trailing them. Somehow those does detected him 20 feet above in his portable treestand, and both fled instantly with the buck. Each time he switched to better-concealed treestands deeper in the woods, […]
With the month of January coming to a close, the majority of deer hunting opportunities across most of the country will come to an end. For many, that means a transition to other things, like preparing for turkey season, fishing, or catching up on chores at the house. Anything that’ll deliver a break from deer […]
Becoming a proficient bowhunter is incredibly rewarding. With the amount of effort it takes to hone in on your craft and perfect the little things, it’s easy to see how people could become obsessed. But the truth is, we all make mistakes. And if you’re truthful with yourself, you probably make mistakes fairly often. I […]
