One Lake, Two Plans: Chasing Bass and Crappie in the Same Day

Some days I head to the lake with one species in mind whether it be practice for an upcoming bass tournament or filling the freezer with tasty crappie. Other days,...

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The Taste of Spring: Wild Ramps, Fiddleheads, and the Upstate NY Foraging Tradition

Arriving in the woods with Ricky LaPorte felt so serene. I had waited months to feel the sun, hear the birds, and listen to the creeks flow. After a tough...

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Modern Crossbows Explained: Types, Features, and Benefits

Back in the mid-1980s in my home state of Ohio, it was not unusual to find a hunter carrying a crossbow for deer hunting. Ohio was one of the first...

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Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges for Deer Hunting: A Midwest Hunter’s Guide

For those who hunt exclusively in the West, the Deep South, or anywhere outside the Midwest, this article may not be for you (unless the topic still interests you). Why?...

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How Tides Affect Coastal Duck Hunting Success

If you spend enough time chasing ducks and geese along the coast, you’ll eventually realize that birds don’t just use the marshlands, they move with it and the water that...

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