Wondering what to do before deer season arrives? The space between spring and fall hunting seasons can be a difficult jitter-fest as we wait out the upcoming deer hunting seasons. Sure, there are fishing trips, grilling parties at the beach, and plenty of fun summertime activities with our kids and families. But for the deer […]
Considering getting into deer hunting? Deer hunting isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. If you’ve decided to make a commitment to putting meat on the table for yourself and your family, you’ve taken the first step towards self-sufficiency. You have also stepped into the addictive pursuit of big game. We welcome you! […]
Safe ice fishing. Do these words even go together? Ice fishermen know there is no such thing as 100% safe ice. It’s an impossibility because of the natural variation in how ice forms, melts, and refreezes. Still, there are definitive steps that anglers can take to put the odds in their favor and stay safer […]
Planting a food plot is an incredibly effective way of bringing deer in and holding them on your property long enough to hunt them. If you do it right, you can grow a herd that frequents your property and doesn’t just show up for goodies when spring green-up starts. Take the time to consider and […]
Spring turkey seasons are already underway in many states. But there’s always room for preparation and planning. Like hunting most species, the highest turkey hunter success rates are directly proportional to the amount of work done on the front end. That’s not to say that turkey hunters can’t find success by just heading to the […]
From aboriginal tribes to ancient Greece, early civilizations figured out how to attract fish while spearfishing and netting. According to the British Library Science Blog, the use of hanging baskets and men feeding fish as an early form of “fish aggregation devices,” allowed for the easy capture of big fish. Over the last 120 years, […]
If you live where it gets cold enough for lakes to freeze, you’ve probably heard about darkhouse or spearhouse fishing. You may think to yourself, “What’s that?”. Well, we are here to help! Let’s bring you up to speed on spearhouse fishing. What is a spearhouse? To begin, a spearhouse is a shelter like a […]
What is shed hunting, and what is its’ purpose? Male deer lose their antlers every year in the later winter months, between January through March. This includes whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, and many other species of the Cervidae family. After breeding season, bucks’ testosterone levels change causing their old antlers to fall off, […]
Have a successful day in your skid house? If you decide that you want to keep your fish, you are going to need to know how to clean them. Making moments that matter includes gathering around the hot oil with friends at a fish fry. However, you need to get the fish ready to eat. […]
Every hunter has a plan for the next deer season. They know where they will put their blind, what deer they are after, maybe even the age and size of the deer they have been tracking. Most hunters even pick out a name. These skills and traditions go way back. Do you remember the beginner […]
