It was super exciting to bring home a gorgeous labradoodle puppy a few months ago. Yes, I wanted a family dog but also needed a canine companion who could be a great hunting buddy. After growing up with labrador retrievers, it was time to try something new and I somehow ended up with a labradoodle. …
We couldn’t go on our hunting adventures without a good pair of boots. If you’ve ever been out in the woods unprepared with shoes that aren’t warm and supportive enough, then you know that same feeling. Out of all the hunting boots you can buy, the best is usually a toss-up of the Maine hunting …
You might have been spending hours by the lake or on the river banks, or you’ve heard about it from someone, and you wonder, why fish jump out of the water? Many species jump for many reasons. Amongst those “jumpers” are carp. You can often see the seemingly fat and sluggish fish performing jumps above …
What is the first thought that comes to mind when finding a deer skull in the woods? Usually, most hunters or outdoor people want to see it hanging in a barn, camp, or in their homes. There is a slight problem with this. There are tons of bacteria on the skull that requires the skull …
We recently went on a big hunting adventure in the remote wilderness of Montana. It was incredible, especially because we were hunting for something not everyone gets the chance to see in their lifetime: mountain lions, or cougars as they are also called. These huge felines are a sight to behold, and a formidable foe …
When considering getting into the sport of hunting, you might be faced with an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to your weapon of choice. There are countless manufacturers, calibers, and actions of rifles at every new hunter’s disposal. So how do you choose one? Here we will look at a few of the …
Your hunting clothes should consist of a base layer, a mid-layer, a jacket, and hunting pants. Sometimes people will layer hunting pants, but this isn’t typical. This type of system will allow you to remove and add clothing depending on the temperature and the amount of activity. A good pair of hunting boots and a …
Have you ever heard of trout fishing with corn? We recently gave it a shot and found that corn can work for trout fishing, but like anything, it depends on the conditions and whether the fish are biting that day. Some anglers swear by corn trout fishing, as it’s a convenient and cost-effective way to …
We want to give our dogs what’s best for them, so it’s only right that we look for the most nutritious food to provide them with. You might think it’s it’s suiting to give your dog foods more closely aligned to its ancestry rather than some modern-day feeds such as chicken. Wolves, the closest living …
There is no age limit on training an older dog to hunt. However, there are many things to consider before training an older dog to hunt. It is common to see dogs up to 4 years old being trained to hunt. It’s less common to see dogs over five years old being trained to hunt. …