European and yellow perch belong to the same genus, Perca, along with Balkhash perch from Kazakhstan and China. Up to recently, yellow perch was considered a subspecies of European perch, and some people still refer to it as such. Although they are closely related, the European perch and yellow perch live on two different continents and …
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Wirehaired hunting dogs are designed for harsh weather, with their thick double coats offering good insulation and protection from wet and cold. Even though they are not as soft to touch as their longhaired or even shorthaired cousins, they do hunting jobs tremendously well. What breed of hunting dog is wirehaired? There are quite a …
Fishing from a jon boat is a popular way to fish because the boat is inexpensive, easy to maneuver, and can be hauled in the bed of a truck or pulled on a small trailer by any vehicle. The boat can be stored just as easily. Here are some facts about jon boats and how …
In America, it’s often said that bigger is always better. That might be true in pickup trucks and fast food burgers, but it doesn’t ring true when comparing the .17 Hornet and the .22 Hornet cartridges. The .17 Hornet is a superior round compared to the .22 Hornet in nearly every aspect. In velocity, energy, …
Comparing the .22 Hornet and the .223 doesn’t take much effort if you only check the ballistic charts. Firing the same 35-grain bullet, the .223 is a vastly superior cartridge in velocity, energy, and bullet drop. In one glaring disparity, the .223 has as much energy at 150 yards as the .22 Hornet has at …
A simple calculation has to take place before you decide which choke is best for duck hunting. The primary question to ask is how far will you be taking a shot at these potential waterfowl? The ideal shot pattern for ducks is a 40-inch spread. You can get a 40-inch spread with any of the …
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Do deer stay in the same area? It’s a question that hunters often ask, the answer is yes, but also no. Some deer do remain within a few miles of where they are born their entire life, but others wander a long way from their birthplace, and still, others migrate back and forth from home …
There’s nothing more rewarding than going out and hunting your food. That’s what we as hunters do, after all. However, when it comes to utilizing as much of the harvested animal as possible, a lot of people fall down. Deer liver is one of the most underrated cuts of deer. You can eat the liver …
We know that shrimp are small crustaceans and the perfect bait for catching a lot of fish, but what about their diet? What do shrimp eat in the ocean? Here’s everything there is to know about these tiny sea creatures and their diet at the very bottom of the ocean food chain. What Do Wild …
Choosing the best fishing time means taking many factors into consideration. Things like the weather, the sun, the moon, and seasonality can all affect how fish are feeding. Sun Effect on Fishing Times The sun can affect fishing times in more ways than one. This is also species dependant; for example, in a small lake …