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One Last Cast

One Last Cast

One Last Cast by Jon Bryan article copyright On this particular morning’s fishing trip, Brad, a nine year old and by then an accomplished fisherman, and I were meeting my Uncle, and his Great Uncle, Alvin Pyland, better known as, Unkie, to sample some of the great trout action, under the birds, on the east […]

Basic Muskie Fishing

Basic Muskie Fishing

Basic Muskie Fishing by James Smith article copyright Muskie, musky, muskellunge, etc. whatever you call it, it is the fish of 10,000 casts. I guarantee you they’ll wait you out. I told this to a friend on one of his first trips muskie fishing with me. An hour or so later I noticed his mouth […]

Christmas Island Special

Christmas Island Special

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. […]

How to Avoid Tick Borne Diseases

How to Avoid Tick Borne Diseases

How to Avoid Tick-Borne Diseases by Gary Benton article copyright Now that summer is here, most of us will be spending more and more time in the woods. Bow hunters will be scouting new sites, or observing the movement of their favorite game, in order to be prepared for the coming hunting season. Hikers, campers, […]

Think About This

Think About This

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

Shotgun John

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 […]

May Deer Management

May Deer Management

May Deer Management by TR Michels article copyright During May both bucks and does may begin to move to summer home ranges. Doe’s will begin looking for fawning locations. Herd Health and Social Structure More and more hunters are interested in hunting for trophy animals. But, because State game managers are often interested in providing […]

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review by Pete Ward article copyright The Buffalo stick from Rodney Wright is a short bow with some real eye appeal and good shooting characteristics. It draws like butter on a hot day and is as shock free as they come. The bow I am reviewing is a 52″ 44# at 28″ […]

The Proud Americans

The Proud Americans

The Proud Americans by Gary Benton article copyright Maude turned, gave me a big grin, and winked. Her smile seemed to reflect her deep affection of the whole situation. I smiled back and held down a chuckle I felt coming on. The whole situation was unbelievable to me. “Preeeseeent arms!” A loud yell sounded from […]

Bear Attacks And How To Avoid Them

Bear Attacks And How To Avoid Them

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 […]