Seining for minnows requires a couple of friends, a long net, and two poles. It takes some practice to get the hang of it, but by working together, you’ll be able to catch your own bait fish. Growing up in Florida, I’d gone fishing ever since I was a kid. I had fished with minnows …
Roman Nose – “A hooked or round nose, also referred to as an Aquiline nose, is derived from the fullness of the face but also makes reference to a fierce fighter.” A roman nosed deer is a deer that appears to have a hump or bump on its nose. Why Do Deer Get Roman Nose? …
Jetboil is fast becoming a camping must-have for those looking to be able to cook a stovetop meal while enjoying an outdoor adventure. However, sometimes getting fuel for these impressive stoves can be a little bit difficult as well as expensive. It’s a good thing that Jetboil is not only versatile in use, but also …
Most modern rifles will shoot well beyond 1,000 yards. However, not all of them should be considered for hunting at this range. Several variables determine at what range a .308 Winchester is considered a viable hunting caliber. The .308 Winchester is quite capable of shooting to at least 1,000 yards. However, the effective range of a .308 …
Many hunters know that when a good hunting dog is working, it seldom cares or notices where it is going as long as it’s following the scent. The drive is often stronger than self-preservation. Hunting dogs get tangled in briars, run through dust and mud, and stick their noses (and often whole heads) in the …
Any discussion on the advantages or disadvantages of the .25-06 versus .308 rifle cartridge is going to get heated. Both calibers have their pros and cons, their advocates and their detractors. But no two rifles behave the same, even when chambered for the same rounds. Then, throw in differences in the rifling, bullet weight, temperature, …
You might think that the plethora of rifle cartridges available in the market today would be a hindrance to the creation of new cartridges for the sports shooting industry. If you narrow the field by looking at only 30 caliber cartridges, you still face a bewildering array of choices. Two of the newest entrants into …
There are some rifle manufacturers that just spring to mind, regardless of what the specific topic is. If the conservation has to do with rifles and ammunition, then the chances are good that Remington or Savage will be mentioned at least once. So let’s highlight these two icons with a brief comparison of where they …
The satisfaction of hunting goes way beyond pulling the trigger and accomplishing a nice, clean shot. Any hunter worth their salt experiences a thrill at being able to fill their freezer in the most natural way. It is pointless harvesting a truckload of venison if you don’t have a plan for its long-term shortage. The …
Hunting is a sport that is available to everyone, without discrimination, and the options of rifles and hunting equipment are endless. Yet, not all hunters are built the same, and big or small, male or female, young or old, the equipment you choose needs to be suited to your specific physical capabilities. For us vertically …