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  • Hunters anxious while ammo supply shrinks

    Hunters anxious while ammo supply shrinks

    Like many hunters in the state, Alan Decker’s annual spring ritual includes re-stocking his gun cabinet’s supply of .22 shells.

  • Deer presence could be altered by common shrub

    Deer presence could be altered by common shrub

    A new threat to the state’s deer herd has been highlighted, though fans of frogs and other amphibians certainly have more reason to be concerned about a fierce invader known as Rhamnus cathartica

  • Hunters to talk deer at forums

    Hunters to talk deer at forums

    As promised, hunters are going to get their say about the state’s deer herd

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Gobbler-getting gear for 2013: Simply the best

One of these springs, the gobblers are just going to surrender. I can see it now: a trio of longbeards marching back to my truck, wings behind their heads, just giving up before I even put a tag on them

Rebounding boat market offers many options for 2013

Whether a person is looking to upgrade a current rig, or go “all in” on their first ride, boat manufacturers have plenty to choose from for 2013

New Outboards & Trolling Motors for Open Water 2013

Modern boaters will appreciate the quieter, more fuel-efficient outboard motors on the market this year. Here’s a look at some of the offerings from top manufacturers for open water 2013.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Fruit cakes stink and white socks are a bore, so don’t even think about giving either of those items to your loved ones as a Christmas gift: NO ONE WANTS THEM!

Archive »Fishing Tips

The post-spawn spring walleye lull before the big bite

Some fishing finesse will keep you on the water and halt the post-spawn blues

Old-reliable river walleye tricks: blade baits and crankbaits

Mix up your spring walleye presentations by deploying the classic blade baits and cranks

New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Three-way swivel rigs: a deadly approach for river walleyes SUMMARY: Use three-way swiv

Use three-way swivel-rigs as a dead-stick approach for two-line spring walleye waters.

Archive »Hunting Tips

Deer and bowhunting: Treestand safety starts now

Leaving up your stands all year can lead to dangerous hunting situations.

Alaska Game and Fish shares bear safety tips

Although the heavy winter snow may have them wanting to hit the snooze button, it won't be long before local bears begin to rise and shine for the spring.

Turkey Hunting Safety Tips

Successful hunting trips require a combination of skill, patience and most importantly, preparation. As turkey season rapidly approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages preparation first, hoping that hunters will brush up on important turkey hunting safety tips before hitting the woods.

 

Archive » Fishing News

  • Flooding spawns hope for anglers

    Flooding spawns hope for anglers

    April’s statewide flooding is unlikely to produce detrimental long-term effects on the waters of Illinois, and may actually boost the vitality of some water ecosystems.

  • Water woes aside, captains focus on fishing

    Water woes aside, captains focus on fishing

    Low water and fish, not necessarily in that order, are at the top of the minds of the Lake Michigan charter boat fleet as the spring fishing season gets going.

  • Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

    Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

    The largest member of the perch family, Sander vitreus, has a dedicated angling following throughout most of the eastern United States and Canada

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

The largest member of the perch family, Sander vitreus, has a dedicated angling following throughout most of the eastern United States and Canada

Deer and bowhunting: Treestand safety starts now

Leaving up your stands all year can lead to dangerous hunting situations.

Making homemade venison sausage: It's easy and fun

It’s hard to beat the enticing aroma of homemade venison bratwurst or venison Italian sausage sizzling on the grill

Butchering Big Game

How to cut up a big game animal. When you do your own butchering, you know that the meat has been handled with care, and you get the cuts you prefer.

Archive »Cooking

Preparation is the key to dining on good deer

In the coming several weeks, hunters will acquire tons – literally – of good meat for the table.

Pecan Turkey with Maple Sauce

With maple season in full swing, now is a great time to enjoy some of that fresh, boiled sap.

Venison stew with barley

Many recipes lend themselves to substitutions… if you don’t have turkey, then chicken may be very tasty, as well. It’s no different when it comes to big game.

Archive »Travel

A Rite of Winter: Western Big-Game Hunting Deadlines

The west is home to elk, bear, antelope, mule deer and whitetails but it also has opportunities for more exotic species like ibex, oryx and javelina.

Road-Tripping for Turkeys: Plan now for spring of 2013

It’s never too early to start planning for the spring of 2013.

Trolley Rides Allow Those With Physical Limitations to Experience the Mickelson Trail near Deadwood, South Dakota

Black Hills visitors with physical limitations have an opportunity to view the Mickelson Trail on Tuesday, June 5.

CWD Proclamation Signed for North Dakota

The 2012 proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota is now in effect as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease.

Idaho's Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas

Information for Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas for Idaho has recently been updated.

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Added: 2013-01-18

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Man fights 600-pound Goliath Grouper

Man fights 600-pound Goliath Grouper

The fish breaks his rod and he lands it by hand after the rod is broken.
Added: 2012-12-05
Bear Joins Hunters in a Tree

Bear Joins Hunters in a Tree

Climbing Trees Does NOT Keep You Safe From Black Bears
Added: 2012-11-28
Deer Jumps Off Bridge

Deer Jumps Off Bridge


Added: 2012-11-23
The Most Funny Turkey Hunting Video Ever..... Starring Cheap Charlie

The Most Funny Turkey Hunting Video Ever..... Starring Cheap Charlie

If you want to see something funny, see Cheap Charlie's first turkey kill in the badlands of South Dakota. What an adventure!!
Added: 2012-07-25
An Osprey Hunting

An Osprey Hunting


Added: 2012-05-07
Funny Fishing

Funny Fishing


Added: 2012-04-24
Helping Your Dog Be Steady To Wing

Helping Your Dog Be Steady To Wing

Professional trainers make it look so easy, but here is a glimpse into how to teach your dog steady to wing and return to you to begin hunting again after a bird flies away.
Added: 2011-09-20
Now That... Is A Cat!

Now That... Is A Cat!

The brute strength of this fish is amazing. If you like big catfish, you'll like this...
Added: 2011-09-20
USGS Science: Walrus Haul-Out 2011

USGS Science: Walrus Haul-Out 2011

Female Pacific walruses and their calves traditionally spend summers far from shore, diving for benthic invertebrates over the shallow continental shelf waters of the Chukchi Sea. These female walruses and their calves prefer to rest between forage bouts on sea ice drifting above their feeding grounds. However, in recent years loss of summer sea ice over the continental shelf has forced many walruses to travel to the northwest coast of Alaska where they haul-out on shore to rest. This large herd of walruses hauled out near Pt. Lay Alaska in August of 2011.
Added: 2011-09-14
The Lost Fred Bear Interview

The Lost Fred Bear Interview

In this video, veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery talks with archery legend Fred Bear at the Grousehaven hunting camp. The conversation took place in 1985, three years before Fred died. Avery thought he had lost the tape, but found it in a box headed for the trash.
Added: 2011-09-11
2-year-old Girl Fishing - get 'em Karley!

2-year-old Girl Fishing - get 'em Karley!

Sometimes hand-held home movie footage is exactly perfect for the situation. Here is the future of fishing before our eyes, a 2-year-old girl's first catch. The name of this fish is a sailors choice, also known as a pinfish.
Added: 2011-09-09
NWTF 2009 National Convention Welcome Party Blooper Reel

NWTF 2009 National Convention Welcome Party Blooper Reel

Bloopers from Michael Waddell & Brenda Valentine's opening skit from the 2009 NWTF National Convention and Sports Show. It took quite a few takes to get this skit just right!
Added: 2011-09-05
New Mexico Governor Requalifies For Concealed Carry

New Mexico Governor Requalifies For Concealed Carry

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez Requalifies for Concealed Carry License in August of 2011. She fired a perfect score, using both .45 and .38 caliber handguns.
Added: 2011-08-31

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