by Luke Clayton | Sep 16, 2020
These professional hunters anglers understand there is no substitute for spending time in the field or on the water. During my career as an outdoors writer, I have worked with hundreds of fishing and hunting guides while on story assignments and worked as a guide...
by Ron Spomer | Sep 10, 2020
Recoil. It doesn’t have to be painful. But will a rifle with less recoil compromise your ability to terminate what you shoot? You’ll get a kick out of this. Lord knows the Kid did. His name has been changed to minimize his embarrassment. We told him the bleeding would...
by Dr. David M. Svinarich | Sep 4, 2020
A collective group of gun-smuggling savants advise a young, newly wed husband on plausible strategies for sneaking guns past his wife. I was at my local sportsman’s club recently, a friendly neighborhood place where threadbear flannel or last year’s camo pattern are...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Aug 4, 2020
How to prevent injuries and prepare for a safe, successful archery hunt this season The general-season archery bull elk permits (which are unlimited) went on sale online on July 16. That archery hunt and the buck mule deer archery hunt begins Saturday, August 15 and...
by Larry Pape | Jul 29, 2020
Having a successful fishing trip depends on how you plan for success. Planning will help regardless if your goal is to catch a state record fish, or escape from chores for the day. Remember that some days we catch fish on bare hooks, while others days we just go...
by Sporting Classics Daily | Jul 24, 2020
Whether hunting, camping or spending time in the wilderness, being able to identify animal tracks can help you become more aware of your surroundings and track down your game. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Answers: Grizzly bear Grey...
by Larry Pape | Jul 22, 2020
The truth is that a stick, string, hook, weight and optional bobber is all it takes to have a fun evening of fishing at the lake. Visit any fishing tackle store and you might be overwhelmed with the selection of what is “required” to go fishing. There are lures, jigs,...
by Jerry Kane | Jul 16, 2020
A well-tied fishing knot can make the difference between a great day and heartbreak. For a new angler, landing a nice fish knowing the hook is secured by a strong knot is a satisfying feeling. On the other hand, losing that same fish with a subpar knot is...
by Tom Davis | Jun 15, 2020
Legendary dog trainer, Al Brenneman, promoted a simple, straightforward, common-sense approach to starting a puppy in the field. The best part of doing what I do is the cast of characters it’s allowed me to rub elbows with along the way. In other words, it’s the...
by Tom Davis | May 26, 2020
The practice of neutering at an early age may increase a dog’s risk for developing a laundry list of serious health problems. In terms of wisdom-per-page, a slim little paperback called Common Sense Grouse and Woodcock Dog Training by Roy W. Strickland as told...