Tips on how to rattle, grunt or bleat whitetail deer


Tips on how to rattle, grunt or bleat whitetail deer

If you’re new to hunting or whitetail deer calls this is a great place to start. Because calling is, of course, vocal we won’t be able to get into the exact method to each call, but I’ll hopefully be able to draw a map in your mind about what to use when so you’ll have better guidance navigating through deer...


How to Scout Deer Habitat


How to Scout Deer Habitat

      Two of the questions most often asked by novice deer hunters are how do you recognize good deer habitat and how do you scout it which is actually very wise because knowing the answers to those two questions is the first step to a successful deer hunt. Therefore, the first thing you should know about deer is...


How to Read a Trout Stream


How to Read a Trout Stream

       Have you ever been out on a trout stream and noticed that some sections of the stream are narrow and swift while other sections are wide and slow? Well, as fly fishermen, we have names for the different the different sections of a trout stream which we call Riffles, Runs, Pools, and Glides and, under normal circumstances,...


The Three Types of Trout Lies


The Three Types of Trout Lies

     When I was a little kid, it seemed like my father had some sort of magical ability to catch fish. Thus, I distinctly recall asking him one day how to catch fish like he did but, instead of providing me with a simple answer and/or a simple set of instructions, he instead gave me one of the most...


Why You Should You Learn to Fly Fish


Why You Should You Learn to Fly Fish

     I believe that it is safe to say that most people who enjoy outdoor activities have at some point or another seen a video of a fly fisherman wading in a beautiful mountain trout stream while casually casting a fly rod. But, not everyone is aware that fly fishing is actually an ancient sport dating back to the Greeks...


How to Choose the Best Caliber & Bullet Type for Home Defense


How to Choose the Best Caliber & Bullet Type for Home Defense

Protecting your home and those in it is something every homeowner ponders. Are there plans in place to protect your family in the event of an intrusion? Being equipped with the right weapon can help prevent the unthinkable. When it comes to home defense there are a variety of opinions on what is best. Neighbor A might insist on a...