Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
Lake Okoboji Fishing: The Home of Berkley, and Some of Iowa’s Best Bass Angling
Iowa’s Lake Okoboji truly is an angler’s paradise. On this cast, I let the lure sink a little more than usual. After a couple of twitches, I felt a steady series of taps. The hookset came just a hair too late and the fish, at least a five-pound largemouth bass, swirled just under the surface, […]
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Hank Cherry Jr. Takes Day 2 Lead in Bassmaster Classic
A strong Day 2 gave the defending champion a 4-pound, 12-ounce lead. FORT WORTH, Texas — Following a wild Day 1 that started hot thanks to an early-morning shad bite, all 54 anglers of the Academy Sports + Outoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk were chomping at the bit at first light this morning. However, […]
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6 Best Camping Grills of 2021 for Burgers, Steaks, and More
There’s no rule that says you can’t still cook up some awesome meals while you’re out in the backcountry, and we don’t just mean hot dogs roasted over a fire. Before you head out into the wilderness with the family, you want to be sure you’re bringing the right camping gear to keep everyone comfortable, […]
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9 High-End Handguns You’ll Be Dreaming About
Need a reason to spend some money? Here’s a list of expensive handguns to drool over. What are guns worth? It’s a question often asked of both online forums and local gun shops alike. You want my personal opinion? A gun in the right situation is priceless. Any gun. Any gun in your possession when […]
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Passing It On
A few weeks ago I suggested there were a lot of really good reasons to take someone hunting or fishing, Take ‘Em. Our Take ‘Em Hunting and Take ‘Em Fishing promotions offer prizes for those who take someone new hunting or fishing. Prizes are a good reason. But it is a lot more than that. …
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5 Guides To Improve Your Wildlife Photography
Want to make wildlife images like the pros? These guides will give you a technical, creative and ethical foundation.
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American Paddlefish: Profiling the Relic Species
The American paddlefish is a native and ancient fish still living in North America’s waters. The American paddlefish is an oddity, plain and simple. If you’ve never seen one before, you may mistake it for something that lives deep in the jungles of the Amazon. The fact is that this ancient fish has inhabited North […]
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The 7 Best Men’s Fishing Shoes of 2021: For Fishing, Kayaking, and More
Nothing ruins a fishing trip faster than having bad fishing gear, and men’s fishing shoes are an important part of that. You want a pair of men’s fishing shoes that offers good breathability, durability, and solid traction on wet surfaces. Whether or not you prefer deck shoes, fishing boots, or shoes with lacing, we’ve compiled […]
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Best Guns for Snakes: 4 Close-Range, Power-Appropriate Picks
A good snake charmer by your side can be a literal lifesaver–here are three great options. When you are in a situation where you have to shoot a potentially threatening venomous snake in the field, you need a gun that handles quickly, is reliable, and is light enough to carry all day. You also want […]
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Arizona’s Lake Havasu is Home to the Largest Sunfish on Earth
Lake Havasu’s sunfish are on a whole other level. Most anglers are hooked on the sport from an early age thanks to panfishing. Most of us have great memories of going to a local stream or farm pond and catching sunfish and bluegill by the dozens. I have some good memories of some pretty large […]
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Pigeon Spire
Bugaboo Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
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Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Texas Edition Review: Test Driving the Lone Star Side-By-Side
WATCH We test drove the Polaris RANGER Crew XP 1000 Texas Edition, and determined it amongst the best in class. As the saying goes, I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could. Seriously though, I’m well-informed of the amount of state pride that emanates from within these borders. It’s […]
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Young Buck Fights Raccoons Off the Corn Pile
Things get testy when a buck battles raccoons at the bait station. Everyone can appreciate a free lunch. In this case, a few too many critters were enjoying the bait pile provided by the Minnesota Wildlife Camera Team. See how a buck fights raccoons for a free meal. A website called Deer Trail provides a continuous live feed of bait […]
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Revisit Jerry Miculek’s World-Record 10 Shots on 3 Targets in Under 2 Seconds
How fast is this guy’s trigger finger? In the world of competitive shooting, no one is faster than the living legend Jerry Miculek. If you’re not familiar with him, Miculek has been professionally shooting for almost 30 years now and he has multiple World Championships and World Titles to his name. Miculek also holds nearly […]
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Elk Ivories: What They Are, How to Extract Them, and Why You Should Keep Them
Everything you need to know about elk ivories. Have you ever heard of elk ivory? If you haven’t, you probably aren’t alone. Not a ton of people know that modern elk in North America are carrying around a remnant of the past from their prehistoric ancestors. These “ivories” are teeth, and they’re easy to miss […]
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MeatEater Adds ‘Top Chef’ Alum Kevin Gillespie as Culinary Contributor
The MeatEater crew is adding another expert to their ranks, this time as Culinary Contributor. News of the latest personnel addition to the MeatEater, Inc. media company has arrived, and the individual is a former Top Chef contestant. Atlanta-based Chef Kevin Gillespie will join the brand as Culinary Contributor, providing content on cooking and processing wild […]
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The “Never Have I Ever Game,” Hunting Edition
Here is a game to play with your buddies in hunting camp this season. Have you ever played “Never Have I Ever?” This drinking game has its roots on college campuses across the U.S. The rules are simple: Everyone takes turns making a statement and the others take a drink if they HAVE done that […]
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High School Bass Championship, 2021
Was good to get out of the office the end of last week and help with the 2021 High School Bass Championships. The tournament location was Red Willow Reservoir. Many of you know that water levels at Red Willow were minimum pool for several years while dam repairs were completed. Since then, the water has …
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