By Josh Boyd The magical time of the year, which we as hunters refer to as the rut, is now upon us. It is during this period of time that daylight deer sightings tend to skyrocket, previously unseen bucks seemingly…
P.L.O.T. Your Next Hunt in Bowman North Dakota
By Richard Hines I am generally the last guy that does ratings for motels but after my friend, Vernon Lovejoy, and I had just wrapped up a week of duck and goose hunting in the northern section of North Dakota,…
Protecting Outdoor Freedoms
By Jill J Easton Freedom to enjoy the outdoors in public areas, like every other freedom, is constantly subject to threats. Some agency or group is always trying to prevent outdoorsmen from shooting, hunting, trapping, fishing or even walking on…
Shots Not to Take This Season
By Mark Fike Each year we hear reports of accidents that occur in the field while hunting. Despite some of the silly accidents that are totally avoidable, hunting remains one of the safest outdoor pursuits despite the use of firearms…
Three Things to Have on Your Duck Boat This Winter
By Mark Fike There are three things that I make a point to have these days when going out in my duck blind. We all know to have our shotgun, license, shells, survival items such as food, water, matches or…
Tad Brown’s Top Tips for Predator Hunting Success
By Josh Boyd For many, the onset of fall and winter signals the beginning of their annual predator hunting expeditions. The allure of such pursuits is unmistakable, as few circumstances will accelerate one’s heartbeat quite as readily as a slinking…
Meat Grinding Basics
By Mike Willis Meat grinders are excellent tools that any serious hunter should own. After a successful hunting season harvest, a quality meat grinder will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. While some hunters opt to have…
5 Lures That You Should Be Throwing Now to Catch More Bass
By Josh Boyd After months of relentless heat and smothering humidity across much of the nation, change has begun to blow in on the autumn breeze. Midday temperatures have begun to routinely stage at, or near, room temperature, with nighttime…
3 Reasons to Book a Guided Fishing Trip
By Josh Boyd As winter grows ever closer, many anglers begin to envision what the spring ahead might hold in store. For some, the purchase of a new boat comes to mind. For others, ambitions lead toward the exploration of…
Bear X Constrictor Crossbow—Reasonably Priced But Deadly Performance!
By Mark Fike Crossbows are legal in most states for hunting these days which has opened up a whole new avenue for hunters to get afield in search of game for their freezer and sometimes for their wall. Over the…
