Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

On February 25, 2023 one of my game cameras took a picture of the first buck that had shed it’s antlers after the 2022 deer season in our area. So now, I have an eye out for more shed buck  pictures. Original link

Closed Edge Hinge Cuts The trees in the picture above were hinge cut parallel to the edge of a food plot to block deer travel. This is an example of a “Closed Edge Hinge Cut.” A “Closed Edge Hinge Cut” is a section of trees that are Hinge Cut in a row, all hinging in the same direction. Whether it is along a field edge or confined within a woodlot,

Packing your RV trip-by-trip is a good habit. You bring only what you need and stay organized. In this way, you ensure food isn’t wasted by creating a meal list with needed ingredients. You plan out your activities to know what supplies and equipment to bring. And you pack appropriate clothing for the expected climate. But what do you bring for une

STOP! Don’t answer that question without reading this post, because you are probably going to be wrong! First, the question needs some qualifiers. The main question is centered on predation of whitetails across the continental U.S., and it includes all deer from newborn fawns all the way up to grown adults. And, it also centers […]

RVing Gateway Arch National Park is easier and more accessible than in more remote national parks. In fact, this park is located in an urban setting, giving visitors unique opportunities to discover the important role St. Louis played in the Westward Expansion of the United States in the 19th century.  Why Visit Gateway Arch National Park in an RV?

Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dr. Robert “Doc” Engelmeier from Pittsburgh, Pa., created his own exposé. Documenting his excursions, including to Camp Perry, he goes into remarkable detail about being a competitor during that time period, t

Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, announces the appointment of shooting industry veteran David Blenker to the position of President and CEO of its North American operations. Blenker will replace Anthony Acitelli, who is retiring after a three-and-a-half-year tenure in this role. An experienced corporate leader a

Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, is excited to announce its partnership with The Clay Lab. This new partnership is part of a continuing initiative by Fiocchi to support the shooting sports and to help grow the knowledge base of and participation in sporting clays competition and recreational shooting. Developed

OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN – It was during a dense, wet fog on Halloween morning when lifetime experienced Michigan game hunter Mike Hoeppner lost track of his massive 9-point, 200 lb dressed big-buck archery kill.  An avid lifetime hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, Hoeppner has landed many exciting hunts during the course of his sportsman career, b

Tennessee Wildlife Federation and Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) are proud to announce a partnership for their respective programs: Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (Tennessee SCTP) and National Scholastic Clay Target Program (National SCTP). This partnership will enhance the experience for athletes and the administrative role

What is a Hinge Cut? The purpose of hinge cuting is to get the tree canopy to the forest floor without killing the tree. After cutting most of the way through the trunk, you leave a portion of the trunk intact to act as a hinge as you push the tree over. What used to be 15 feet in the air is suddenly 3 feet off the ground. You now have browse, food

Florida bowhunter Ryan takes us with him via Video on a bowhunt in a wild hog infested Florida swamp and arrows a huge wild hog.    It’s A Wild Life Original link

Photo credit: CreativeNature_nl You might have a similar reaction to mine, a soft chuckle and… come-on, really, a coyote? I visited my cousin a few weeks back, as we walked the property behind their house she mentioned the coyotes being aggressive, running towards them barking, acting aggressive when they ride horses through, etc. I acknowledged he

Fly fishing is a sport that brings a lot of joy to many people, and for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the reasons why fly fishing can be so rewarding and enjoyable: Connection with Nature: Fly fishing often takes place in beautiful and serene natural settings, such as rivers, lakes, and mountains. This allows anglers to disconnect from the...

Fishing reels are an important component of fishing equipment, and they come in a variety of types and styles. Fishing reels are used to hold and retrieve fishing line, and they can also help to provide drag and control over the fish when reeling it in. Here are the five most common types of fishing reels: Spincast Reel: A spincast reel is a simple...