Europe is often an overlooked destination for fishing holidays. Many people are jet-setting worldwide to destinations like South America or New Zealand, and only thinking about Europe for sightseeing holidays or when their wife wants to go fashion shopping. What if we told you that Europe is one of the best fishing destinations you could …
Between one denning season and the next, black bears are constantly on the move to find more food. However, how far they roam and whether they will return to the same area depends on a few factors. Do Black Bears Stay in the Same Area? Black bears are not territorial animals, although they usually have a …
I’d be up there at the top of the list claiming everyone should eat black bear meat at least once in their lives. I’m not sure I could say the same for brown bears. There are two main reasons people choose to eat black bears over brown bears: Black bears have more hunting opportunities Most …
I’ve eaten my fair share of fish, and for the most part, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. However, on some occasions, the surprise wasn’t so pleasant. In my opinion, the worst-tasting fish is tench. My opinion is just one, so I got to asking around and came up with this list of worst-tasting fish. 5 Worst …
If you own or are thinking of getting a .44 Magnum sooner or later, you will ask yourself, “Can I use it for hunting deer?”. For many handgun cartridges, the answer will be “Yes, but…” or “If you…”. This is not the case with the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum has two purposes – self-defense …
Fishing with worms is one of the oldest practices, but keeping worm farms to supply your fishing needs is not always possible. Buying worms from a store is a nice commodity, but often you don’t use all the worms from the packet, and instead of throwing them away, you put them in the fridge for …
Nightcrawlers are one of the best, if not the best, worms for fishing. Fish love them, and they work great on a hook. Under the right conditions, nightcrawlers can live for over six years, with some reportedly living up to 20 years. How long do Nightcrawlers Live We know that nightcrawlers can live for more …
Finding the right fishing reel can be an overwhelming task for some fishermen. There seem to be so many variables to consider many fishermen don’t know where to start. One of the biggest factors for a fishing reel is the speed at which the lure is retrieved through the water. The gear ratio of the …
For the majority of us hunters, it is a matter of pride to be able to utilize as much of the harvested animal as possible. And while many people focus on the meat that can fill their freezer, one part which is exceptionally useful but often overlooked is the deer hide. What can I make …
We’ve been using Thermacell for many years now and have covered it on this site numerous times. However, we never talked about if Thermacell works on flies. The quick answer is it does, sort of. Thermacell works on most flies, although its effect is not as good as it is on mosquitoes. Does Thermacell Repel …