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Harvard F. “Harv” Ebers, 91, early founder in the prinicples to help build Pope & Young, passed away Aug. 26, 2026. In 2021, he was inducted into both the Pope & Young Hall of Fame and the North America Bow Hunters Hall of Fame. He will be missed. In a recent message from ...

Garmin, Lowrance and Humminbird manufacture Traditional Sonar as well as Foward Facing Sonar (FFS) units. Are Anglers Developing FFS Fear Factor Issues? When FFS is allowed in tournaments, do some anglers consider these “pay to win” events? By Forrest Fisher There are many examples over what appears to be a technology debate and grassroots ...

Watch for Invasive Beetles The Asian long-horned beetle attacks many hardwoods, especially in the northeast, including maple, birch, elm, poplar, willow, and ash. Most invasive insects are first discovered by ordinary citizens—not scientists. By Forrest Fisher By August and into September, most outdoorsmen and women are focused on late-summer fishing, scouting for deer season, ...

Mental notes don’t belong in the freezer. We counted 24 vacuum-packed bags of crappie and walleye, most from the past couple of years. Instant Pot Walleye Chowder to save the bounty of a forgotten catch in the freezer. By Forrest Fisher Mental notes are wonderful things—until you forget where you put them. I ...

Deer only help sustain tick populations, they are not the source of Lyme disease – they are only a host to adult deer ticks There is a bigger mouse–tick connection that everyone should know more about. Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi – and protecting yourself.  By Forrest Fisher Across the country, many homeowners – ...

One Pfleuger steel fishing rod, one shiny level-wind Bronson reel filled with solid black Gudebrod braided line. One hook on the end, a sinker a foot above it, a bobber somewhere above that. Somehow, we caught plenty of fish! That’s only part of the story. By Forrest Fisher I was four years old when ...

The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park – “THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP” – is where responsible firearm ownership, safety instruction and accuracy training reside inside a beautiful 500-acre facility. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park offers a variety of opportunities for firearm owners of all interests and skill levels.. The park prides itself on its ...

Keep moving forward even when facing challenges. A beautiful sunrise can jump start your day. Take a picture of the sunrise and enjoy it again later. By Larry Whiteley I woke up early the other morning. It was still dark outside. I lay there thinking about what I would do that day. I ...

Jeremiah had accumulated a lot of outdoor gear over the years. A few weeks later, the pastor came to them at church… By Larry Whiteley His name is Jeremiah. He lives alone in the house that he and his wife built in the 1970s. His wife passed away a few years ago. Their ...

Boca Grande Pass is widely known as the tarpon fishing capital of the world. We ran the beaches, circled Cayo Costa, thru Captiva Pass, back to the beach – and there they were! The action was steady, intense, and unforgettable. By Forrest Fisher Daybreak comes softly along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but on this particular ...

The outdoors is a place where conversations with the Creator come naturally. If you find your “church” in a duck blind, a bass boat, or a deer stand, this podcast speaks your language. The spirit behind the Christian Outdoors Podcast can bring you to a new home.  By Forrest Fisher There’s something about the ...

The Ultimate Inshore Saltwater Setup SEVIIN GW4000, St. Croix AVID series 7-foot Rod. By Forrest Fisher In saltwater fishing, anything can happen. We fish Charlotte Harbor, Florida, where a wide selection of fish species thrives. Especially known as the Tarpon Capital of the world, charter captains and recreational anglers are busy all year ...