By Mark Fike While fishing one time, I was standing on the end of the jetty where the state line from Maryland and Virginia met. The water on the left side was considered Maryland waters. Rockfish season was in for…
A 101 Guide to Mule Deer Hunting
By Mike Willis The mule deer rut is right around the corner, so start preparing now to get in on the action! Mule deer hunting is a ton of fun and provides a great excuse to get back on the…
Cades Cove: A Wildlife Enthusiast’s Paradise
By Josh Boyd As outdoorsmen and women, we are vividly aware that our love for the hunt runs much deeper than the satisfaction which accompanies a filled tag. Quite the contrary, we often find just as great of enjoyment in…
Wild Turkey Curry in a Hurry
By Josh Boyd The fall of the year provides ample opportunity for turkey hunters in many states to return to the woods once more. While all who partake in the fall season are ensured to make a wealth of wonderful…
Finding Fishing Success in Times of Falling Water
By Josh Boyd During the fall of the year, many man-made reservoirs undergo a significant annual transformation. These lakes experience a substantial reduction in water level, well below their normal holding capacity, in preparation for the winter months to come.…
Nasty Days and Deer Hunting
By Mark Fike I have been deer hunting for over 40 years now and I have heard countless theories, stories and opinions about the best times to go deer hunting. Arguably the rut is hands down a great time to…
Drift Fishing a Pond
By Mark Fike Most of the time when one of us anglers uses the term drift fishing, we are speaking about drifting with the tide or current in a river or large body of water. Drift fishing is very useful…
Flambeau’s Gunning Series or How Flambeau Built a Better Decoy!
By Richard Hines The first decoys I started with were three wooden decoys I picked up along Pond Creek bottoms in Western Kentucky. It was close to my home and a favorite location for some of us younger boys to…
End-of-Season RV Maintenance
By Mike Willis As the RVing season comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about some end-of-season maintenance. To avoid unwanted surprises in the spring, take a little bit of time to put your RV to bed for…
Tangle-Free Fishing Rods for Kids
By Mike Willis If you have ever taken kids fishing, you have dealt with a tangled line. It has always amazed me how kids can tie the most complex knots with the most subtle movements. I really don’t believe that…
