Locked In At Fish Pro by Melanie D. Calvert-Benton article copyright It was a quarter before eight, on a cool October night, when I suddenly realized while reading a brochure, that a pair of camouflaged house shoes that I wanted were going off sale at my local Fish Pro. It dawned on me; I’d better […]
Bear Spray or Bullets in Grizzly Country by Dave Smith article copyright When an elk hunter in the Yellowstone region gets charged after startling a nearby grizzly, is bear spray a realistic alternative to a firearm? This fall, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) will strongly discourage hunters from using their firearm for self-defense. Hunters […]
Strange days indeed, John Lennon must have had a glimpse into our today when he wrote those words. Economic recovery, stimulus packages, global warming or is it global cooling I did not get a chance to check with the other media yet today to know what to think. What I do know is that just […]
Our latest podcast show from Today’s Wilderness features accomplished author and avid outdoorsman David Petersen. In this show our host, Kevin Gardner, talks with David about his many wilderness journey’s and the experiences that accompanied those journey’s which have, fortunately for us, found their way into the pages of numerous book publications. Those who are […]
Christmas Island Special by Jason Akl article copyright Christmas Island one of the top bonefishing destinations in the world. Every serious angler should visit this tropical paradise at least once in their lifetime. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1300 miles south of Hawaii, it is easy to get to through Honolulu. […]
Think About This by Lyndon Combs article copyright I remember a post on a forum that I used to frequent about only being able to own six guns in certain countries. I forget where the man was from what country, but the thought stuck in my head. How horrible it would be to have to choose six guns […]
Shotgun John by James L. Bruner article copyright While the limbs of the weathered apple tree held us firmly in place we each plucked an apple and let the cradle of comfort pull conversation from once silent thoughts. I began with the story of Shotgun John as my daughter closed her eyes and rested firmly […]
Bear Attacks And How To Avoid Them by Kevin Gardner article copyright With the approach of summer comes the inevitable encounter between humans and bears. The Memorial Day weekend can be a real challenge for the animals as there has been very little human disturbance for months and suddenly within the course of a few […]
I can no longer see the earth through the leaf covered trees along the mountainsides visible from my office window. My once quiet niche, sealed off from the outdoors by the soundproofing afforded by a window is now a bustling and living orchestra of sounds smells and sensations. Geese squabble as they descend on the […]
Micro Mayfly Tying Lesson by Jason Akl article copyright Another one of the classic Mike Mercer patterns, the Micro Mayfly produces fish when all other patterns seem to fail. When the BWO’s or other smaller mayflies are hatching on the water the Micro Mayfly is a sure bet to put a few fish in the […]
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