Fishing for salmon, particularly in rivers, requires a little more know-how than fishing for species like bass or walleye. In order to be successful on your next river trip, you will need to make sure that you are equipped with the proper gear to reel in these ferocious fighters. Salmon fishing gear tends to be …
Coyote dens and fox dens are often found in similar areas and can often appear similar at first glance. However, they are both structured differently, serve different functions, and are found in varying locations depending on which animal’s den it is. What are the Differences between a Coyote Den and Fox Den? While they may …
Chokes play a huge part in any waterfowler setup. They allow us to control the pellet pattern according to our hunting style. Typically for goose hunting, a full choke is one of the better options, but there are a few other choices. Goose hunting Chokes Pass Shooting Your choke choices are going to vary greatly …
Wind can either be an angler’s best friend or fiercest foe, depending on how hard it is blowing. Few are motivated enough to get on the water when large waves are crashing into shore, but is a 15 MPH wind too strong to fish in? Most of the time a 15 MPH wind is perfect …
There are many hunting breeds, and they vary in size depending on the purpose and skill set they were bred for. Although many people prefer a compact dog for family living, some hunters go with the notion that the bigger, the better. There are plenty of large hunting breeds available, but some stand out more …
These are two of the oldest cartridges in active production and development. Winchester first marketed the 30-30 for the Model 1894 level action rifle. The .270 Winchester was unveiled in 1925 with the Model 54 bolt-action rifle. Both have found their place with North American hunters in distinct roles and situations. The Ballistics Comparison Ballistically, …
Sporting clays is one of the most challenging types of clay discipline to choose a choke for. More often than not, the best thing to do for sporting clays is to change your chokes throughout the course. Some people can get around the course with one pair of chokes. If you are only using one …
Compared to humans, deer have extremely limited abilities to detect color. This is because they lack certain photoreceptors known as cone cells that take in light and translate it into colors. In contrast, they have a great abundance of rod cells responsible for black and white vision, allowing them to see the color black. However, …
Identifying your fish is important but sometimes not easy. Some fish, like Warmouth and Rock Bass, look very similar. Some more experienced anglers still have trouble telling them apart, but there are a few things that set the two fish apart. Warmouth vs. Rock Bass Many people believe that Rock Bass and Warmouth are the …
It’s a dreaded feeling and one none of us like to think about, but it happens. You think you hit the liver. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. While a liver shot may not be what you were going for, it is still within the kill zone. The important part is, are you sure …