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For those who prowl the spring woods, there are more prizes out there than gobblers and deer sheds. The morel mushroom can be found as winter loses its grip on the forests. But like any other foraged food, mushrooms pose some hidden hazards and you have to be able to locate the right species before you can make a meal out of them. It takes time and
English setter puppy Crosby works on basic retrieving with a pigeon. (John Hafner/) Tom Loy of Tallgrass Gordon Setters sits by the whelping box, where a litter of 3-day-old setter puppies navigate their tiny universe from behind closed eyes. One by one, Loy lifts the puppies from the box and runs them through a series of brief exercises. When he i
Sunglasses that will protect your eyes, keep your vision clear, and, crucially, stay on your face. (Katherine Hanlon via Unsplash/) If you’re ever forgotten your sunglasses while fishing on a sunny spring or summer afternoon, you know that you might as well pack up your gear and call it a today. Because if you’re sight fishing without glasses, you’
Clear views. (Paul Gilmore via Unsplash/) There’s just something special about seeing the woods from an elevated position. And there’s plenty of advantage in that lofty perch as well. There’s no shortage of treestand options available, and we’ve spent hours of time on stand to help us pick the best of the best. Built for the mobile setup. (Amazon/)
Add more flavor. (Amazon/) The days of charcoal are all but over. Pellets are the outdoor cook’s new best friend and these versatile, pellet-fueled units will have you smoking, grilling, and baking in no time. They’re easy to use and deliver consistent results and tremendous flavor. Do-it-all workhorse smokes and grills. (Amazon/) The Razorback can
In this review, learn how using a Kestrel Ballistics Weather Meter can improve your shooting and maximum effective range. Hunter Brandon Mason breaks down how to set up, calibrate and use Kestrel’s 2700 and 5700 ballistics weather meters. The 5700 is featured packed with the addition of Hornady’s 4DOF system making it the Cadillac of Kestrel’s. T
Bigger is better seems to be the mantra of today’s scope buyers, but remember to match objective diameter to power. No matter how big the main tube, objective diameter divided by power yields the exit pupil, and if that is smaller than your pupil, you’ll lose brightness. (Ron Spomer/) Bigger! Brighter! Nearly 110 percent light transmission! Sees in
Small-river walleyes are brute fighters on light tackle. (Bill Lindner/) Turk Gierke is a 20-year fishing guide who lives in the heart of walleye country—Minnesota. But his favorite place to fish isn’t one of the state’s iconic 10,000 lakes. It’s the upper St. Croix River, which is only a few feet deep and less than 100 yards wide in many areas. Th
Outdoor perks. (Leslie Cross via Unsplash/) You’re addicted to coffee. You might try to deny it, but if you’ve ever gone on a hunting and fishing trip without your morning cup, you know that it’s a certified fact. (You’re in good company, for what it’s worth: Teddy Roosevelt reportedly drank a gallon of the stuff a day, even when in the backcountry
A lighter pack is a better pack. (Kyle Glenn via Unsplash/) Long-distance hikers and backpackers obsess over minimizing the weight of their gear. More sportsmen would certainly benefit from doing the same, especially those who intend to cover miles or spend substantial time in the wilderness. Because, after all, hunters and anglers have the added w
The author shows off a heavy bowfin caught in the Florida Everglades. (Courtesy of David Graham/) Bowfins are controversial. The very mention of these “trash fish” on social media can incite warfare in the comments. They have been here since the Jurassic Period, but I first found them 20 years ago along the tailwaters of Lake Columbia in Arkansas.
Snow prepares to put a round downrange from the kneeling position. (Bill Buckley/) I recently had a conversation with a hunter who was telling me about the rifle he bought a couple of years ago. He said he’s put seven shots through it—four at the range to zero it, and another three on the three animals he’s killed with it. I think he expected me to
Jason Cook after being attacked by a Florida panther. (Jason Cook/) Hunt turkeys long enough and you are bound to bring in a predator looking to make a quick meal out of an unsuspecting hen. Usually the predator is a bobcat, fox, or coyote. But a few weeks ago, guide Jason Cook was in Florida and called in a much bigger critter—a panther. Cook was