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5 Factors For More Ruffed Grouse

5 Factors For More Ruffed Grouse

5 Factors For More Ruffed Grouse by James L. Bruner article copyright It happens quickly as a thunderous ruckus invades the eardrums doubling your heartbeat while eyeballs search frantically for the source. The flush of a lone ruffed grouse fades quickly from sight dodging trees at a speed of more than 20 mph. Senses heightened […]

Berry Mini Thunder Bugle

Berry Mini Thunder Bugle

Berry Mini Thunder Bugle by Kevin Gardner article copyright The use of an elk bugle is a fine art that many never fully achieve greatness at. Diaphragms that insert in your mouth, hollow grunt tubes of various sizes, external reeds the options seem endless. In the end you hope to find something that is comfortable […]

Mini Puffs

Mini Puffs

Mini Puffs by Jason Akl article copyright Bonefish inhabit most of the world’s tropical waters and are revered by anglers as one of the ocean’s premier fly rod fish. This impressive reputation is not unfounded; bonefish display long powerful reel screeching runs coupled with a never-give-up attitude. As popular as these ghosts of the flats […]

Why I Roll My Own

Why I Roll My Own

Why I Roll My Own by Lyndon Combs article copyright I am not talking about cigarettes here as many of you probably already know, but I am talking about reloading ammunition. I have been asked this question many times, and yes money, and the ability to custom load the ammunition to the firearm are two […]

From The Editor September Issue Water...

From The Editor September Issue Water And Woods Online Magazine

Money or time, which do you have more of? I am about puked out on this story of the Spider Bull, the new world record elk taken a year ago in Utah. For just slightly more than $150,000.00 you too can be on the cover of national magazines with your trophy and more than likely […]

Fish Tales Squared

Fish Tales Squared

Fish Tales Squared by James L. Bruner article copyright For this issue I’ve compiled two ancient fishing stories from my personal archives. This Special Place Everyone has their own special little place where, no matter how the day went or what tomorrow holds, the time spent there calms the nerves and brings peace of mind. […]

The Cockroach Tarpon Fly

The Cockroach Tarpon Fly

The Cockroach Tarpon Fly by Jason Akl article copyright The Cockroach fly pattern is not a mystery to serious salt-water anglers. Developed by legendary fly tier Lefty Kreh, this fly has accounted for many trophy tarpon being landed over the years and is still just as effective today. The cockroach fly can be used in […]

Going Out With a Bang

Going Out With a Bang

Going Out With a Bang by Lyndon Combs article copyright I don’t really know why, but I never thought I would see the end of production on the Winchester Model 70, however it appears it has come. Being a collector as well as a shooter and hunter, I decided that I wanted one of the last […]