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Every turkey hunters dream is to complete the single-season Grand Slam by harvesting at least one of each of the four subspecies of Wild Turkey in the U.S. These include the Osceola, Eastern, Rio Grande, and Merriam Turkeys. This is a guide to accomplishing the feat of the Grand Slam.Read now
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Guide For Buying A New Fishing Kayak For Kayak Fishing: 8 Things To Know Before Buying
Read nowKayak Fishing And Eight Things To Consider When Buying A Kayak Kayak Fishing (Photo Credit: HobiePolarized) Kayak fishing has taken the fishing industry by storm. Many anglers are giving up the shore and boat line for kayaks. Kayak fishing is...
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Tips on Morel Foraging: The Craft of Hunting for the Yellows
Morels are wild mushrooms harvested during springtime by avid foragers. Unlike other fungi, these are wild and can’t be tamed for commercial production. Their symbiotic relationship with individual trees and outdoor elements make them thrive in the wild and can’t be replicated in a controlled environment. Foragers, particularly mushroom hunters, relish the spring season as the hunt of the elusive morels commences.Read now -
Reaction Bite: How To Get A Fish To Bite When They Are Not Feeding
Anglers, next time you're wondering why the fish are not biting try something different. You never know what will work that day. Slow, steady retrieve, twitch retrieve, different colors. Anything you can do to get that reaction or aggression bite from a fish.Read now -
Waterfowl Identification
Waterfowl identification is a critical aspect of duck hunting. Knowing the type of birds flying over or landing in a duck spread could be the difference to shooting a limit or not. The small amount of time needed to identify a duck could save you the hassle of going over a limit. Even the best waterfowl hunters have said there are times it’s hard to identify the species around you. We want to help you get better with your waterfowl identification and ultimately make you a better duck hunter.Read now -
10 Tips For Gun Safety: Dangerous Mistakes Made By First Time Concealed Carriers
We are excited that you have started this epic journey with carrying a weapon. This is your God-given right, and many men have died to protect this right. We hope that a few of these tips will help you practice better gun safety as a first time carrier.Read now -
Jetty Fishing For Sheepshead
Fishing from the jetties can make for an awesome day of fishing. When the sheepsheads are running, the jetties are a prime area for targeting large convicts. Always remember to have the right gear and keep safety in mind to have a successful day od sheepshead fishing at the jetties.Read now -
Chumming For Sheepshead: How to make chum for sheepshead
Since there is a level of difficulty in catching a sheepshead we thought of another way of increasing your chances. The more sheepsheads that are around, the more sheepshead you will catch if you are using the right bait and lures. To do this, you must chum for sheepshead or provide some attractant to bring them around. Here are our top 3 ways for chumming for sheepshead or using attractants. Whatever method you choose as an angler, it will only help your sheepshead bites increase.Read now -
The Best Fishing Quotes From Some Famous People
40 amazing fishing quotes by famous people. We have carefully picked out our favorite fishing quotes and have constructed this list.Read now -
Snook Fishing 101: Baits, Snook Lures And Equipment
Read nowUnderstanding the snook and how snook fishing is done with snook jigs, snook lures, and the right fishing equipment. One of the best types of fishing is snook fishing. They can be caught with many different lures and different ways. A complete snook fishing guide for how you should be catching your snook.
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The Flounder Pounder
Read nowPatience is the key to a good day of flounder fishing. Knowing where the flounder will be and how they will react to the bait you are throwing is half the battle. Know exactly what you will fish with from your rigs to your jigs. Now get out there and catch your next flounder for dinner. -
Sheepshead Fishing 101: Everything Needed To Catch Convict Fish
Read nowSheepshead fishing tips & How to fish for sheepshead the right way with live bait and sheepshead jigs. One of the most natural fish to spot in the ocean is the sheepshead. Sheepshead fish are in the family Archosargus probatocephalus. Often you...