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  • Charming Giant Ohio Bluegills – No Magical Secrets

    December 1, 2024
    Jeffrey Frischkorn
    Charming Giant Ohio Bluegills - No Magical Secrets
    Thomas Edison, Socrates, Sherlock Holmes and me – fishing for bluegills. Magic baits are usually not magical, but how you use them can be. Test, change, revise…and catch more fish. Practice catch and release when it makes sense. By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn It’s tough to behave in a manner equating yourself as an expert when ...
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  • Giant Chautauqua County Deer – Southwest New York

    November 27, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Giant Chautauqua County Deer - Southwest New York
    As the firearm deer season moves from early to late on the calendar, deer move to hide in the thickest cover during the daytime. Deer drives, leveraging the natural behavior of deer, using a group of safety-conscious hunters, is an effective hunting strategy. Brock Windoft, after downing a magnificent buck with deer ...
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  • Dazzled by Dipsy Divers: a MEMORABLE Lake Erie walleye and steelhead fishing adventure

    November 16, 2024
    David Figura
    Dazzled by Dipsy Divers: a MEMORABLE Lake Erie walleye and steelhead fishing adventure
    Diving Plane colors do not matter to the fish. Let the fish tell you what lure and what shape they want. Multiple lines and multiple depths are simple with Dipsy Divers. By David Figura It was an October Lake Erie fishing trip that began mid-morning in Chautauqua County, New York, out of Barcelona Harbor, ...
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  • Easy-To-Handle Narrow Crossbows NOT allowed in New York State. Why?

    October 22, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Easy-To-Handle Narrow Crossbows NOT allowed in New York State. Why?
    Crossbows are easy-to-use deadly hunting tools. Narrow crossbows are easier to handle and safer to use when going vertical or when sitting in a ground blind.  One disadvantage of standard crossbows is that they can be difficut to cock, requiring strength from the hunter – NOW an easy-to-use internal crank-style cocking ...
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  • A Man Among Men

    October 22, 2024
    Dave Barus
    A Man Among Men
    By Larry Whiteley The phrase “A Man Among Men” means an exceptional individual who stands out as admirable among other men, and who possesses outstanding qualities, character traits, or achievements that make them a role model among their peers. I recently spent some time with a man like that. Elena Blevins of ...
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  • Don’t Let the Old Man In

    September 5, 2024
    Larry Whiteley
    Don’t Let the Old Man In
    Jelly Roll said, “Toby inspired me to be a better American, a better human, a better songwriter and he inspired me to be a better father.” Faith and family first, Toby Keith then he put love for his country and the men and women who serve or have served. Toby’s daughter, Krystal ...
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  • America’s Great Outdoors

    July 10, 2024
    Larry Whiteley
    America's Great Outdoors
    By Larry Whiteley The opening line of one of my favorite songs says, “God bless America, land that I love.” Another line is, “From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home.” I love America’s great outdoors. I grew up in Missouri ...
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  • Too Much Screen Time!

    June 11, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Too Much Screen Time!
    Develop a plan to get yourself and the kids outdoors more often. There are 958 million texts sent per hour: That’s 8.4 trillion a year! Cyberbullying, stalking, and the spread of misinformation: all from uncontrolled social media.  The mental health of kids and adults is suffering because of all the time spent on ...
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  • Summer Wild Boar Hunting in the Alabama Black Belt – FUN!

    June 4, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Summer Wild Boar Hunting in the Alabama Black Belt - FUN!
    Overpopulation of wild feral hogs in many southern states NEED hunter help. Choose hunting lodges carefully. Many provide full-service facilities, including meals, guides, and butcher services, at reasonable costs. Thermal night vision rifle scopes are allowed for night hog hunting in Alabama – and they work. By Forrest Fisher This summer, I enjoyed the ...
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  • Discover Secrets of Landing Giant Summertime Crappie at Lake Eufaula!

    May 29, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Discover Secrets of Landing Giant Summertime Crappie at Lake Eufaula!
    Summer Crappies are hungry, big, fight hard, and are tasty on the dinner table. The key to finding summer crappie is using a hi-tech sonar process. Minnows or jig tail baits work; there are secrets to working them for a strike. By Forrest Fisher Get the fishing rods ready! Join us as we embark ...
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  • Turkey Hunters, Deer Ticks, Lyme Disease – What to do?

    May 7, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Turkey Hunters, Deer Ticks, Lyme Disease - What to do?
    Pic 1 of 1: Comparison of Deer Tick life stages over a dime: (L to R) larvae, nymph, adult male, adult female. Photo courtesy of Chautauqua County Health Department Deer tick bites are painless. You must look to see if you have a tick embedded in you. Deer ticks carry Lyme ...
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  • My American Freedom met a 2nd Amendment Firewall – I needed a New Bank! 

    May 4, 2024
    Dave Barus
    My American Freedom met a 2nd Amendment Firewall - I needed a New Bank! 
    Should the government mandate American banks to share private transaction surveillance? Where do we draw the line on privacy protection? See the interview below. Dr. Ben Carson says, “Banking should be concerned with banking, not with politics.” By David Gray Earlier this year, I watched news reports about our government requesting banks share transactions ...
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  • CMP’S 2024 Talladega D-Day Event will now Feature Shotgun!

    May 2, 2024
    Dave Barus
    CMP’S 2024 Talladega D-Day Event will now Feature Shotgun!
    CMP: Civilian Marksmanship Program – their Mission: Promote marksmanship through firearms training, competitions and youth programs.   CMP awarded 142 scholarships, over $300,000 in value, to Marksmanship athletes for 2024-2025. The CMP 2024 Talladega D-DAY Events are set for June 6-9, 2024. By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Mark your calendars as the Civilian ...
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  • Stuffed Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe, Easy with Hi Mountain Seasonings

    May 2, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Stuffed Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe, Easy with Hi Mountain Seasonings
    This recipe produces a moist and tender breast that’s absolutely scrumptious. By Karen Lutto With spring turkey hunting season kicking into high gear all around the country, successful gobbler getters looking for a delicious new way to prepare their turkey breast should try this Stuffed Smoked Turkey Breast recipe from Hi Mountain ...
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  • Wild Turkey Pastrami

    May 2, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Wild Turkey Pastrami
    Have you tried making your own wild turkey pastrami? It’s easy and delicious. You just need a smoker or pellet grill and the simple Hi Mountain Seasonings noted below. By Karen Lutto Ingredients: 2 to 3 lbs wild turkey breast Hi Mountain Seasonings Game Bird & Poultry Brine Mix 2 tbsp Hi Mountain Seasonings Garlic Pepper Rub 1 tbs ground ...
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  • Shark Teeth, Fun in the Sun…Beach Treasure from Ancient times. Southwest Florida.

    May 1, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Shark Teeth, Fun in the Sun...Beach Treasure from Ancient times. Southwest Florida.
    HOW and WHERE to find shark teeth on the beach – 5 Methods / 6 Hotspots Shark Teeth found on the beach are fossilized – 10,000 to 15 million years old! Back to the Future – It’s fun on the beaches at Manatee Key in Southwest Florida By Forrest Fisher There are shark ...
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  • Spring-Summer Adventure: VISIT a Sustainable Dairy Farm!

    May 1, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Spring-Summer Adventure: VISIT a Sustainable Dairy Farm!
    See and learn where milk comes from, cow to bottle – then taste the real deal. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the farm kitchen and store. Kids can play in the 5-acre picnic area and dig for shark teeth there. Sunny days in Florida offer a chance for new wild adventures, especially now ...
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  • Grand-Slam Turkey Hunting Secrets – a quick chat with Wild Turkey Grand-Slam Record Holder Jeff Budz

    May 1, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Grand-Slam Turkey Hunting Secrets - a quick chat with Wild Turkey Grand-Slam Record Holder Jeff Budz
    Budz has shot more than 500 wild turkeys and completed more than 120 grand slams of all four subspecies (Eastern, Merriam’s, Rio Grande, and Osceola). Budz travels light because he covers a lot of ground. He always has two mouth calls in his mouth, When Budz needs to reach out a long ...
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  • A Man Called FISH

    May 1, 2024
    Dave Barus
    A Man Called FISH
    As the sun reflects on the water, his wrinkled, arthritic hands struggle to tie on a crappie jig. He smiles and thanks God for his last day on the water. On Memorial Day, take time to thank God for those veterans who gave their lives so you can have the freedoms you ...
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  • The POWER In Your Hands

    April 2, 2024
    Dave Barus
    The POWER In Your Hands
    There is so much more to old, wrinkled hands than stories can share. Guiding, caring hands of inspiration and love are all around us if we look. “Take it one day at a time and put it in God’s hands.” By Larry Whiteley I recently read a story titled Grandpa’s Hands. It reminded me ...
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  • Good morning, Happy Easter!

    March 31, 2024
    Jennifer Johnson
    Good morning, Happy Easter!
    We sincerely hope that you and your families are well and that you have enjoyed this unusual Easter weekend more than expected. Yesterday, here in Western New York, it was a gorgeous spring day. As you can see, the daffodils at the end of the vineyard rows are celebrating. We appreciate, ...
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  • Total Solar Eclipse Coming April 8!

    March 28, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Total Solar Eclipse Coming April 8!
    A total solar eclipse will be passing through about one-third of NYS. The darkness will begin on Monday, April 8, starting just after 3 p.m. Remember to protect your eyes with specialized solar viewing glasses! On Monday, April 8, starting just after 3 p.m., a total solar eclipse will be passing through about ...
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  • Two Boaters Disqualified At Toyota Series Harris Chain, Suspended For One Year

    March 28, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Two Boaters Disqualified At Toyota Series Harris Chain, Suspended For One Year
    An MLF boating accident occurred during the competition, but no serious injuries were reported. Upon investigation, MLF determined both boaters intentionally violated a no-wake zone. A collision between the boats resulted. Both boaters were disqualified. By The Fishing Wire WHAT: A boating accident occurred Tuesday, March 19, during Day 1 of competition at the Major League ...
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  • What can Georgia Turkey Hunters expect in spring 2024?

    March 28, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Looking back, Georgia’s statewide turkey reproduction averaged 1.5 poults per hen. Poults/hen was on par with the average over the past 10 years but lower than the 10-year record high. Get your license at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com,  at a retail license vendor or by phone at 1-800-366-2661. By Georgia DNR The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season ...
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  • Long-Life M.T.O. Plastic Baits are NEW for Saltwater Fishing  

    March 13, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Long-Life M.T.O. Plastic Baits are NEW for Saltwater Fishing  
    Here is a long-lasting, cost-effective, highly robust soft plastic bait to endure the razor-sharp teeth of saltwater fish. Save money, increase effective fishing time, and enjoy more moments reeling in fish. Imagine catching 54 toothy saltwater fish on ONE plastic tail bait! I did this myself. It’s true. By Forrest Fisher Saltwater fish are ...
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  • Silent, Wind-Proof Pants to Warm your Bottom!

    February 12, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Silent, Wind-Proof Pants to Warm your Bottom!
    Prepare early for the next chilly season. Hard to find comfy-warm pants that are silent too and provide safe storage zipper pockets in 8 places. These pants have a waistband that keeps them there. By Forrest Fisher When you’re hunting or fishing where frigid air temps can be expected, you need your gear ready ...
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  • Key Facts About Hunter and Shooter CONTRIBUTIONS to American Society

    February 1, 2024
    Dave Barus
    DID YOU KNOW?  Sportsmen contribute nearly $9.4 million every day, adding more than $3.4 billion every year for conservation.  Hunters and target shooters have paid $11 billion in excise taxes since the inception of the Pittman-Robertson Act in 1937.  Hunting in America is big business, generating 680,000 jobs in the United States.  For more than 80 years, sportsmen have paid more than $20 billion for ...
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  • 2024 SHOT Show Concludes with Record-Breaking Success

    February 1, 2024
    Dave Barus
    All-new Archery Pavilion Education Sessions  Dedication to Firearm Safety Off-Site SHOT Week Highlights By Forrest Fisher Held in Las Vegas, the 46th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), owned and operated by NSSF® — The Firearm Industry Trade Association — concludes with resounding success, setting new benchmarks for industry innovation, collaboration and engagement. NSSF works to ...
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  • New Edge for Fishing – in so many ways!

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
      Catching fish is a lot about knowing how….there’s one source to check in the future if you are heading to Florida: Darcizzle Offshore TV. Keeping and eating your catch requires training and a sharp knife: Check out the Darcizzle fillet knife from Smith Products in Arkansas. Keeping the blade sharp is no ...
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  • Saltwater Fishing Fun – Placida Harbor, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Saltwater Fishing Fun - Placida Harbor, Florida
    Fishing Islands and Embayments in Southwest Florida Speckled Trout, Snook and Snapper…Catching Fish Topwater Plugs, Paddletail jigs and Lightweight Fishing Rods By Forrest Fisher The morning radar was threatening possible rainstorms when my phone beeped. It was my friend Marty Poli, a retired master tradesman from New Jersey. “Hey Forrest, it’s a go! ...
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  • Anglers’ Best Tool Kit, and Where to Keep It – 3 Essential Tools No Angler Should Be Without

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Anglers’ Best Tool Kit, and Where to Keep It - 3 Essential Tools No Angler Should Be Without
    3-Tool Package: Scissors, Needle-nose Pliers/Crimpers, Hook Remover  Cut wire, mono, braid easily…and will cut off hook shanks when required High-Quality – priced under $45 Today’s fishermen are gearheads, no doubt about it. There are a myriad of specific rods, reels, lures, terminal tackle, and accessories to help them be successful in freshwater and ...
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  • Jake’s Lost Life: Gun Safety is #1 – for ALL Hunters, for ALL Ages

    January 23, 2024
    Jim Monteleone
    Jake’s Lost Life: Gun Safety is #1 - for ALL Hunters, for ALL Ages
    With a profound passion, Jake loved to hunt for deer, turkey, waterfowl. Does a deep passion for hunting and familiarity with firearms contribute to a lack of discipline for firearm safety? Keep safety rules in mind….always. Shooting a firearm MUST INCLUDE THE COURAGE  TO CORRECT A FRIEND for any lack of gun ...
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  • Snake Boots FIGHT the SWEAT & the BITE

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Snake Boots FIGHT the SWEAT & the BITE
    Not many folks think about snake boots for hunting with sweat and scent control, but if you hunt or live in areas where the heat index soars to above 110 degrees, you really do need to consider this primary element for a successful hunting experience. On this note, I found the ...
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  • The “SpoonCrank” Tackle Box provides Tangle-free Lure Access

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    The "SpoonCrank" Tackle Box provides Tangle-free Lure Access
    Lure organization for crankbaits and spoons – tangle free lure access means less wasted fishing time Wet protection, rubber seal barrier in the cover Transportation vibration isolation, keeps shiny lures shining Partition by color, size, lure type – store up to 90 spoons or 50 crankbaits, or any combination By Forrest Fisher Ever ask yourself, ...
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  • America is Rediscovering the Outdoors – RV Sales set New Records

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    America is Rediscovering the Outdoors - RV Sales set New Records
    Family Campfires set new pace for outdoor fun as RV Sales Skyrocket during Pandemic By Bob Holzhei Sales of recreational vehicles (RV’s) have skyrocketed during the pandemic, as people discover a safe way to embrace nature! Enjoying the outdoors while camping is a safe way to travel while social distancing during ...
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  • Rare Gulf Sturgeon caught in the Surf – near Orange Beach, Alabama

    January 23, 2024
    David Rose
    Rare Gulf Sturgeon caught in the Surf - near Orange Beach, Alabama
    Weighing 120-130 pounds, the rare fish fought for 40-minutes, was landed, then was carefully unhooked, and safely released alive and well. Gear: Penn Battle II – 5000 series spinning reel, 8-ft Penn Battle II surf fishing rod, 20-lb Silver Thread mono, 40-lb test shock leader, and a Dusty Hayes Pomp Rig ...
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  • Wes Logan, Local Pro, Gets First Bassmaster Elite Series Victory At Neely Henry Lake

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Wes Logan, Local Pro, Gets First Bassmaster Elite Series Victory At Neely Henry Lake
    In Gadsden, Alabama — Wes Logan said memories came flooding back to him throughout the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake.  That’s bound to happen when you’ve fished a place since you were 5 years old. Logan now has countless new reasons to think fondly of his home water after claiming the tournament title ...
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  • Sandbar Pompano at Sanibel…During Spring Break!

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Sandbar Pompano at Sanibel...During Spring Break!
    The tide flow is key for picking WHEN to fish. The place WHERE to fish can change from day-to-day. Newly formed sandbars and emerging weed flats hold both – baitfish and predators. Fish often hold to the current boundaries- FIND them, find the feeding fish By Forrest Fisher There is nothing so fun ...
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  • Ducks and Gators forge new Wetlands Preserve Partnership

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Ducks and Gators forge new Wetlands Preserve Partnership
    Ducks Unlimited and the University of Florida work together for conservation at the DeLuca Preserve Land donated to the University of Florida by Elisabeth Deluca Thanks to the tremendous generosity of Elisabeth DeLuca, more than 27,000 acres of iconic Florida prairie and wetlands habitat have been permanently protected through a unique partnership ...
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  • Shipwreck Fishing in Southwest Florida – Red Grouper and Snapper Fun

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Shipwreck Fishing in Southwest Florida - Red Grouper and Snapper Fun
    Fish: Red Grouper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper….30+ miles out Rig: 200# test braid, 80# fluoro leader, 10-oz slip-sinker, 9/0 Gamakatsu Circle Hook Bait: live shrimp, live sand perch, frozen squid, frozen ballyhoo By Forrest Fisher The hi-energy growl of the 400 Hp Mercury Verado coming out of the hole is a beautiful sound. As ...
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  • Firearm Industry Economic Impact RISES 232% since 2008

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Firearm Industry Economic Impact RISES 232% since 2008
    Total economic impact for the USA firearm and ammunition industry increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $63.5 billion in 2019. Some 342,330 full time jobs are supported by the firearm industry, averaging $56,400 each, in wages and benefits in our economy. Over 100 hundred million law-abiding Americans rely upon the firearms ...
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  • Overpopulation of Deer?

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Overpopulation of Deer?
    Warm winters, High summer nutrition, Fewer hunters = TOO MANY DEER Do we need DNR to consider additional expanded seasons? Farmers need help, Home Owners have property damage and deer disease concerns (Lyme, CWD, etc.) By Bob Holzhei Within a one-mile radius of our farm in Clinton County, MI, I counted over 40 deer. ...
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  • Fish-Catching, Beaches, Baseball and Sunshine. A GOOD Winter Day!  

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Fish-Catching, Beaches, Baseball and Sunshine. A GOOD Winter Day!  
    The conjunction of natural creeks and man-made canals in the Fort Myers saltwater canal system are where big fish can hide. Circle Hooks allow for easy presentation of live forage bait and quick release of gamefish. After you hook a few trees, then catch a few fish, the positive state-of-mind begins to ...
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  • Extraordinary Fun Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Extraordinary Fun Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
    Fishing sunrise to noon, we caught 8 species of saltwater fish, and well over 150 fish total, as a 3-man group. Captain Terry Heller, Fish-On Sportfishing Charters, was savvy, funny, and deadly serious about having fun – we laughed a lot out there! So good for our pandemic souls! We experimented with ...
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  • National Deer Association (NDA) has Solid Plan to Empower Deer Hunters

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    National Deer Association (NDA) has Solid Plan to Empower Deer Hunters
    Education, Biology, Legislation, Recruitment included in the new plan. Karlin Dawson named as Deer Outreach Specialist to Work with Missouri Conservation (MDC) Special focus on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Field-to-Fork Programs During July 2020, the National Deer Alliance and the Quality Deer Management Association joined forces to merge their two groups, combine ...
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  • Firearm Industry Embraces Real Solutions Over NEW Gun Control Call

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Demands that Congress ban the modern sporting rifle (MSR). Call to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a law passed with wide bipartisan support. Reality of crime is that more murders are committed with knives, fists and clubs than all rifles combined. With a reminder note from the National ...
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  • Turkey Hunting: Making the Box Call Sing

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Turkey Hunting: Making the Box Call Sing
    My favorite Turkey Call is the Box Call, it can make turkey music. The type of wood can make a huge difference, reasons why some turkey hunters carry more than one box call The 4-Play call is single box call that can make more notes, at more different pitches, than any ...
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  • Finally, a GUN SAFE made in the USA

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Finally, a GUN SAFE made in the USA
    WAY TOO HEAVY to carry, but this safe assembles in pieces easy to ship and move 21 million NICS checks were conducted for the sale of a firearm in the past 12 months NSSF estimates that 8.4 million people purchased a firearm for the first time in 2020 By Forrest Fisher Anyone that owns ...
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  • Winter Contest Idea…to Increase Fish Line Recycling – $30,000 in CASH PRIZES!

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Winter Contest Idea...to Increase Fish Line Recycling - $30,000 in CASH PRIZES!
    $30,000 in cash prizes on the line for best solutions Winter is annual maintenance time for many anglers. Re-spooling with new line is a must-do task. Ever thought about what happens once you dispose of the old line in a fishing line recycling tube? It’s not pretty. Turning fishing line into new ...
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  • Delicious Venison Gumbo – for 10

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Delicious Venison Gumbo - for 10
    By Fern Fisher The perfect quick-to-make meal for Super Bowl Sunday, or any other day. Most everyone has these simple ingredients in their everyday pantry. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison 6 cups of diced (3/8 inch) white potatoes 2 cups diced sweet white onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cups sliced carrots 2 TBS minced garlic 1 TBS ...
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  • Browning Maxus II – Autoloading Rifled Deer Shotgun

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Browning Maxus II - Autoloading Rifled Deer Shotgun
    This new Browning shotgun has a number of features that elevate it above run-of-the-mill deer hunting shotguns. For 2021, the evolutionary new Maxus II sets its sights on whitetails with a Rifled Deer model. The Maxus II is a fast-handling autoloading shotgun designed for hunting deer with a fully rifled barrel ...
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  • Winchester SX4 Hybrid Hunter Woodland Shotgun

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Winchester SX4 Hybrid Hunter Woodland Shotgun
    Gotta love the new durable camo coverage and protected metal-part finish on the new Winchester firearms in this modern world. The Winchester® Super X4 Hybrid Hunter Woodland features a classic Woodland camouflage paired with a Cerakote Flat Dark Earth finish on the receiver and barrel. The is combination is an functional eye-catching ...
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  • One Man – His Fishing, His Family, His Favorite Boat

    January 23, 2024
    David Gray
    One Man - His Fishing, His Family, His Favorite Boat
    64-year-old Polar Kraft Jon Boat looks and works even better now than it did in 1957! Memories are one key to future fishing fun, make them with your family Humble Pat Richardson has won 43 fishing tournaments, his story follows By David Gray One thing can be said about the sport of fishing, it ...
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  • Spring is an active time for wildlife!

    January 23, 2024
    Amanda Nalley - Florida FWC
    Spring is an active time for wildlife!
    Be prepared for encounters, do your best not to disturb them Springtime is an active time for wildlife in Florida, with sea turtles beginning to nest on beaches, manatees leaving their warm-water winter refuges and gopher tortoises starting to stir outside their burrows. With warmer weather, a variety of species around the ...
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  • Frog Fshing! Time for BIG Summer BASS

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Frog Fshing! Time for BIG Summer BASS
    Summer is here, frogs are breakfast food for big bass Not all frog lures are created equal, learn about differences below Heavy frogs, light frogs – when to use each of these By Forrest Fisher Did you know that bullfrogs never sleep? Some say that’s why big bass never sleep either! With summer water ...
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  • Rocky Mountain National Park – EXPLORE the Amazing and Unique Alpine Tundra Ecosystem found here

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Rocky Mountain National Park - EXPLORE the Amazing and Unique Alpine Tundra Ecosystem found here
    Elk, Moose, Black Bear, Birds, Fish, Mountains – Great Views…Bring a Camera! Take note of National Park Entry Permit Requirements, VISIT www.RECREATION.GOV One memory here can last for All Time, especially when you stand on the Continental Divide, located here. East to the Atlantic, west to the Pacific. Wow. Black Bear in Rocky ...
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  • Florida Youth Hunting – First Deer for Kingston, 11-years old

    January 23, 2024
    Jeff Liebler
    Florida Youth Hunting - First Deer for Kingston, 11-years old
    Learning to shoot well, whisper in the stand, control our scent and be there at the right lucky time…made it all happen. Face camo adds to the youth hunting fun, making that first shot good sure makes it unforgettable. The crossbow allows a friendly introduction into accurate shooting potential at the very ...
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  • 2020 Renegade Bass Classic Championship, TEAMWORK and LURE SELECTION was key

    January 23, 2024
    David Gray
    2020 Renegade Bass Classic Championship, TEAMWORK and LURE SELECTION was key
    Drop Shot Rigs with finesse soft plastics was the secret bait key Scented tubes, high-floating drop-shot baits and creature critters were most effective Tough weather dictated our fishing plan, the rigs we used, and boat-positioning tactics By David Gray Lenny Devos is a fisherman’s fisherman. He loves to fish. Fishing is his passion. Lenny loves to ...
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  • American Baitworks catches Doug Minor!

    January 23, 2024
    David Gray
    American Baitworks catches Doug Minor!
    By David Gray Doug Minor just embarked on his latest fishing adventure.  Although this is a business adventure, it is very much about fishing.  It took some talking to get Doug, who led Strike King lures through 37 years of innovation and growth, to consider coming out of retirement just weeks ...
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  • Recreational Red Snapper Season open in Gulf State and Federal Waters

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Recreational Red Snapper Season open in Gulf State and Federal Waters
    The recreational Red Snapper Season will opened on June 11 for Gulf state and federal waters, and will remain open through July 25, closing on July 26. “I’m excited to announce the beginning of Florida’s recreational Red Snapper Season in state and federal Gulf waters beginning Thursday, June 11,” said Governor ...
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  • Best Binoculor NAMED for Spotting Birds…German Precision Optics (GPO-USA)

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Waterproof and fog-proof, tough aluminum eyecup tubes Lightweight and compact, custom-molded hard case Lifetime Warranty from German Precision Optics (GPO) GPO USA PASSION™ 8×42 ED Binocular Wins Best Birding Binocular Award – Best Binoculars Reviews (BBR) has awarded the GPO PASSION 8×42 ED binocular with its 2020 Best Birding Binocular. Now in its tenth ...
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  • Shooting Range…Building Out Your Kit, Go Prepared

    January 23, 2024
    Blake Tabb
    Want to have a more successful and safe shooting range trip? Make sure you’ve got the right gear By Blake Tabb   Do you want to have a more successful and safer shooting range trip? Make sure you’ve got the right gear! Preparation for range day begins with the right range bag and ends ...
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  • Firearm Industry in support of HISTORIC Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Firearm Industry in support of HISTORIC Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
    NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, praised the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, (H.R. 1957). This historic legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, is among the most meaningful legislative measures for sportsmen conservationists ever. The Senate’s approval is a major step forward toward delivering on the ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    You see the Buck, the Elk, the Moose…but your bow is somehow unreachable. Now, a proven solution. Reduce FROM a the game of CHANCE…TO a game of CHOICE.  Mount on your hip, on your treestand, on your backpack while hiking in. The Intuitive design makes bow retrieval fast and easy in any situation. One ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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  • Venison Meatball Rigatoni Mug

    January 23, 2024
    Kitchen Kate
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  • Mother’s Day Gifts for the Outdoors Woman

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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  • Target Plinking: Mutual Disrespect for .22 Caliber Ammo

    January 23, 2024
    Collin Voss
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    January 23, 2024
    Radim Schreiber
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    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
    Ideas to tap the Great Lakes water were essentially stopped in 2008, when the Great Lakes Compact was made law Instead of cities and states around the lakes worrying about keeping enough water along their lakefronts to float boats, they are now concerned about lakeside parking lots becoming marinas. Who is going ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    January 23, 2024
    George Trulock
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  • How to Travel…As You Stay At Home

    January 23, 2024
    Dawn Montane
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    January 23, 2024
    Wade Robertson
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    Do we have to go in Mom? Please, can I stay on the dock? A reference book on North American Fish made me an 8-year-old “whizz-kid.” That was fun! Fishing bonded me with my mom, dad and so many other family members, and their friends too, from a very young age. By Wade ...
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  • Bowhunting for a Turkey? Know the best Shot Placement Options BEFORE heading to the Woods

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Bowhunting for a Turkey? Know the best Shot Placement Options BEFORE heading to the Woods
    A strutting turkey is mostly air and feathers, read to know more about where to shoot. Nothing is more exciting than to shoot a spring tom with archery gear. Make a good shot and recovery is quick. If you make a poor shot, it could be a long day. By Jason Houser Wild ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    This 12-gauge camo shotgun ships with 6 interchangeable choke tubes, including an extra-full version. Picatinny rail mount option for optic addition is included. QD swivels are attached at front and back Whether the shot is longer-range or considerably closer, the CZ Reaper Magnum over-and-under offers choke tube options to fill your turkey tag. ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Josh Lantz
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  • COVID-19 Gun Sales like Toilet Paper…OFF-THE-SHELF!

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    January 23, 2024
    Karen Lutto
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    Big critter on the ground, 4-miles from the road, you know what that means: skin, section, quarter, debone…you need the right tools BEFORE DARK. At Hunt Camp back home, help all your buddies, field dress their big game prize QUICKLY, sharp cutting tools do the trick and make it easy These Outdoor ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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  • Tips for Fishing Businesses and Guides…from the Recreational Fishing Alliance

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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  • Let’s Stay Aware, Use the Outdoors to help Control Corona Fear

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    By Forrest Fisher It helps. The beach, the sand, the lake, the trees, the birds, the fish, the deer, the sunset. These are wonderful diversions. As all folks are responsible when we need to be, corona-fear is legitimate. Visiting the beach with your close family can help. Controlled numbers of people, people you ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    No matter where you hunt, turkey season is short and bag limits are small. NOT filling a limit, there is a reward, your time afield is maximized, the hunt is extended. The important thing is being “out there,” a day or two away from work, the anticipation for another hunt. By Mike Schoonveld I ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    Gopher tortoises are threatened due to habitat loss, let’s all share the need to be aware Florida gopher tortoise awareness day is April 10th Find gopher tortoises on a walk to any Florida beach, and at many other places    By Forrest Fisher Gopher tortoises are charming creatures. They are also beachgoer stoppers. “Hey look over ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
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    Choose rod type, length, action See a custom rod-building catalog, simplify choices Order, sort the parts, prepare the parts, follow the instructions, get it done, and SEE BELOW By Bob Holzhei Building a custom fishing rod is much easier and more affordable than many fishermen think! I’m not a rod-builder, but I met a ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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    By Jason Houser I do not know if it has ever happened to you or not, but I have been accused, more than once, of having an unorganized fishing boat. There was a time in my life that every time I headed to the water; I was unprepared for the day ahead. ...
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  • Baked Fish, Easy Recipe, Simply DELICIOUS!

    January 23, 2024
    Fern Fisher
    Baked Fish, Easy Recipe, Simply DELICIOUS!
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  • Sick Raccoon Near Your Home? What to Do.

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    There has been a drastic decline in raccoon harvest by America’s hunters and trappers. Lack of proper wildlife management can cause wild animal diseases and can hamper human safety. Call the proper authority to handle ANY Sick Wild Animal you may encounter to do your part in this modern world of conservation. By ...
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  • Snook on the Hook – Sanibel Island, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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  • Innovative Mentorship Programs Pave Way for Millions of New Young Hunters

    January 23, 2024
    Bill Brassard
    Innovative Mentorship Programs Pave Way for Millions of New Young Hunters
    Millions of New Hunters Are on the Way, say Hunting and Conservation Groups In 2020, more than 460 million acres of state-owned lands are available to hunters and federal agencies are making it easier to access federal lands Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt Program has introduced more than 75,000 people to waterfowl ...
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  • 150 Venomous Snakes found in Private Home

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    Illegal Exotic Snake Breeding Den Identified in Orange County, New York 157 Venomous Snakes removed 29 species in all This year on Feb. 20, a Newburgh, NY man pled guilty to misdemeanor commercialization charges and agreed to pay a $500 fine related to the possession of more than 150 venomous snakes seized from ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Bill Hilts
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    The NRAA Roger Tobey Memorial Steelhead Contest is set for Feb. 22 in the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario tributaries. Sign up at Creek Road Bait and Tackle in Lewiston or the Lewiston Launch Ramp the morning of the event. It runs from sunrise to 2 p.m., with awards ...
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  • Florida Catch & Release rules in place for Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout (Red Tide/Fish Management)

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will extend catch-and-release measures for snook, red drum and spotted seatrout for an additional year via an Executive Order. All three species will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2021, in all waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south through Gordon Pass in Collier ...
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  • Master Your Own Turkey Call – Build it Yourself. Here’s How!

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Master Your Own Turkey Call - Build it Yourself. Here's How!
    Learn about different turkey call materials that offer different turkey sounds Soundboard, plating surface, striker – all offer options in tone choice Learning the sound variations and practicing tone undulations with your own call, it’s the MOST FUN and  will help you learn the turkey calling ropes By Jason Houser Turkey calls are at ...
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  • Bill to Recruit, Retain, Reactivate Hunters Heads to Trump’s Desk

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    Bipartisan legislation to keep the government open and invest in conservation to become law  By Randall Williams Both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed a bill to safeguard hunting traditions, while paving the way for new investments in conservation.   Bipartisan legislation to fund the government through September 2020 cleared both chambers and included language allowing excise taxes on ...
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  • TURKEY HUNTING SECRETS: “Develop Your Secret?” Part 1 of 3

    January 23, 2024
    Jim Monteleone
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  • Duck & Goose Callers head to Marsh Fest 2020 for Fun and Competition

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Duck & Goose Callers head to Marsh Fest 2020 for Fun and Competition
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    January 23, 2024
    Jim Monteleone
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  • Alabama’s 1st Sandhill Crane Hunting Season Deemed a Success

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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  • TURKEY HUNTING SECRETS: “Call Them” – Part 2 of 3

    January 23, 2024
    Jim Monteleone
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  • Trophy 14-2 Bass makes Florida Hall of Fame in 8th Angler Recognition Season

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Trophy 14-2 Bass makes Florida Hall of Fame in 8th Angler Recognition Season
    Caught (and RELEASED) by Thomas Hendel, angler in Lake Placid, FL Lake Placid is located in Central Florida, in Highlands County, it is a 3,400-acre lake on the south side of the town The TrophyCatch program is a Florida Angler Recognition Program from a partnership between the FWC, anglers, and fishing industry ...
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  • Cleaning your Rifle, it’s Essential…Why and How

    January 23, 2024
    Wade Robertson
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  • Does Your Venison Taste Awful? How NOT to Let It Happen Again

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Does Your Venison Taste Awful? How NOT to Let It Happen Again
    DO carry a small, sharp, pocketknife, DO NOT use a bone saw of any type DO make a good shot, DO field dress quickly, DO watch the temperature DO thaw frozen venison slowly for best taste By Jason Houser I hear people all the time say they do not like the taste of deer. ...
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  • Lower Niagara River Winter Fishing, Rod-Bending FUN!

    January 23, 2024
    Bill Hilts
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Are you ready for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari?
    The true safari experience requires experienced professional hunters and skilled camp/field staff Find hunting areas that provide a variety of game: Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Antelope Safari hunts are life-altering experiences, they captivate all your senses. Special moments in life. By Forrest Fisher Whenever folks think about a safari, they have shared with me ...
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  • DELICIOUS Pennsylvania Dutch Ham & Bean Soup

    January 23, 2024
    Tyler Frantz - Natural Pursuit Outdoors
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    Perfect for camp or those cold days afield By Tyler Frantz Ingredients: 1 smoked ham end w/bone-in 1 pound (bag) of dried northern beans 2 large potatoes diced 1 onion chopped 1 cup diced carrots 1 TBS minced garlic 3-4 hard-boiled eggs, yolks removed Black Pepper & Parsley seasoning to taste 2 cups ham broth or stock if available 1-2 TBS olive ...
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  • Spent Oriole Nests prompt Quick Shooting Lesson

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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  • Springfield Armory® Hellcat Crushes 10K Round Test

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Humphries
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  • Linda Powell: Becoming a Hunter

    January 23, 2024
    Serena Juchnowski
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  • Lake Istokpoga, Florida – Lake of Trophy Bass & Crappie

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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  • Simple E-Z to DO Alternatives for Game Meat

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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  • Ranger Cup University – Opportunity for Collegiate Anglers

    January 23, 2024
    Greg Duncan
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    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
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  • Trolling for Winter Crappie, Grenada Lake Style

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
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  • Soutwest Florida spotted seatrout remains CATCH & RELEASE ONLY through May 31, 2020

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Soutwest Florida spotted seatrout remains CATCH & RELEASE ONLY through May 31, 2020
    Spotted seatrout will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2020, in waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south through Gordon Pass in Collier County. This includes all waters of Tampa Bay. Red drum and snook are also included in these red tide-related catch-and-release measures.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ...
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  • NO Truck BRAKES…on the Boat Launch!

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    Saved by a Smartphone App Add $14 for Trailer Tow Care Sleep better at night By Mike Schoonveld Launching a boat from a trailer isn’t supposed to be an exciting task. Getting in the boat, heading out to the lake, catching some fish, now that’s fun and exciting. But just backing down the ramp ...
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  • How to Save Thousands in Outdoor Gear at the Online Holiday Sportsman Show

    January 23, 2024
    Nicole Stone
    How to Save Thousands in Outdoor Gear at the Online Holiday Sportsman Show
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  • TRCP Urges Congressional Action with Chronic Wasting Disease

    January 23, 2024
    Kristyn Brady
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    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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  • New 6mm Creedmoor Elite Match Ammunition from SIG SAUER

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    6mm Creedmoor Elite Match OTM, 107gr Sierra MatchKing® bullet  Muzzle velocity: 2,950 fps; muzzle energy: 2,068 ft-lbs    Sig Sauer temperature-stable propellant provides consistent muzzle velocity in all weather conditions Early in November (2019), SIG SAUER, Inc. extended its line of Elite Match premium competition ammunition with the addition of 6mm Creedmoor. “6mm Creedmoor is ...
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  • Sika Deer among 29% Opening Day Harvest Increase in Maryland

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Sika Deer among 29% Opening Day Harvest Increase in Maryland
    Opening day hunters were hampered with wind and rain in Maryland, but the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that 8,061 deer harvests were reported on the opening day of the 2019 Maryland firearm season, Nov. 30. This represents a 29% increase over last year’s Saturday opener. The overall weekend ...
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  • Bourbon-Glazed Holiday Turkey…the Tastiest Recipe

    January 23, 2024
    Karen Lutto
    Bourbon-Glazed Holiday Turkey...the Tastiest Recipe
    By Karen Lutto Your delicious roasted turkey will be the centerpiece on the family table at Christmas dinner.  To ensure a beautifully tender, moist and flavorful turkey this holiday, here is one easy recipe using flavor from Hi Mountain Seasonings for a “Bourbon-Glazed Holiday Turkey”. This is a true treat for ...
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  • Easy Venison Crockpot Chili from a Woodsman – It Will Have You Coming Back for Seconds

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Easy Venison Crockpot Chili from a Woodsman – It Will Have You Coming Back for Seconds
    By Jason and Lotti Houser This easy Venison Chili recipe is hearty and delicious, perfect for the cold months of hunting season, or any time you have ground venison in your freezer. I grew up on venison. If you lived in a family of hunters, you probably did too. When properly butchered, you end ...
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  • Those Goofy Golf Balls!

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
    Those Goofy Golf Balls!
    The WORLDWIDE BAN-THE-DRINKING-STRAW movement started with a single turtle’s straw-clogged nostril video…WHAT ABOUT GOLF BALLS? By Mike Schoonveld I confess to being a recovering golfer. I think I’m fully recovered since my urges to hit the links are now exceedingly infrequent. I haven’t owned a set of clubs since I got ...
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  • Someone is Looking for a Little Tail, Lots of Them!

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Someone is Looking for a Little Tail, Lots of Them!
    Wanted: Squirrel Tails By Jason Houser The Mepps brand of fishing lures is best known for natural hair-dressed spinners. Over the years, they have tried many types of hair, including synthetic and other natural materials, as well as the hair from Angus cowhides, bear, and fox, coyote, and badger fur. But they ...
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  • Holiday Gift-Giving “From-the-Heart” Made Easy for Outdoor Folks

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Holiday Gift-Giving "From-the-Heart" Made Easy for Outdoor Folks
    Outdoor Holiday Gifts for Friends and Family One-stop shopping even when you are not sure what to buy Buy a $15 coupon to support Youth and Military Veterans, earn up to $5,000 in discounts By Forrest Fisher Most outdoor folks have little time for shopping, even for their loved ones and best friends of ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Captain Ryan Lee Kane, one-of-a-kind “Fishing Master of the Sea”
    Gulf of Mexico fishing for giant powerful saltwater fish, and Red Snapper too Cruise at 70 mph, listen to your favorite tunes, enjoy a cold beverage…unforgettable fun Fish, Swim, Winter Fun – 100 miles offshore, if you like CLICK picture for a video of an incredible fish trip to the Gulf of Mexico ...
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  • New Mepps Fish Killer: the Mepps Comet COMBO

    January 23, 2024
    Nik Kolbeck
    New Mepps Fish Killer: the Mepps Comet COMBO
    Two Iconic Mepps Lures combine to become new deadly fish-catchin’ lure 15 fish-catchin’ colors in Comet Sizes #1-#4 Mepps Comet Combos come packaged with 3 unrigged Mister Twister Curly Tails By Nik Kolbeck The Mepps Comet Combo combines the legendary Mepps spinner with the original Mister Twister Curly Tail Grub. It’s perfect for hooking up with ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Savage Firearms Makes Upgrading to Precision Pre-Fit Rifle Barrels Easy - for Savage 10/110 Rifle Series
    Self-Install pre-fit barrels come in four popular calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, 7 mm Remington Magnum, 308 Winchester and 300 Winchester Magnum. The Helix 6 barrels for Savage are 100% manufactured in the USA Also fitted for easy installation of an aftermarket muzzle brake or suppressor Changing the barrel on a Savage 10/110-series rifle is quick, ...
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  • Niagara Musky’s CHOMPING-UP Angler Lures

    January 23, 2024
    Bill Hilts
    Niagara Musky's CHOMPING-UP Angler Lures
    Niagara Falls USA Fishing – Walleye, Brown Trout, Musky, Carp, Lake Trout, WOW Destination Niagara USA is a vacation destination for fall fishing One angler caught 4 Musky on the same trip! Story includes Fishing Forecast for week of Oct. 30, 2019 Will it be a trick or treat for area fishing this ...
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  • South Dakota auction offers Live Bison, YOU CAN BUY ONE!

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    South Dakota auction offers Live Bison, YOU CAN BUY ONE!
    Live Bison are typically transported to expand herds in other parts of the country – the auction is a 54-year-old tradition at Custer State Park Wild live Bison range in size from 400 to 1500 pounds, depending on sex and age The Bison auction program is exemplary in the world of Conservation By ...
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  • Fall Fishing for Bass, TIPs from the PROs

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Fall Fishing for Bass, TIPs from the PROs
    Fishing in the fall for bass provides primal competition to meet with nature and the biggest fish Baits that trigger a strike are hard to find, but there is one key thing to know, read on Lure balance, hook point quality, color, rate of wobble and wiggle, all are key LIVETARGET David Walker ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Karen Lutto
    Got the Blues? Smoke your Bluefish for a Tasty Treat
    Bluefish is a popular saltwater game fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. In the United States, they are found from the Florida Coast to Massachusetts, and also in the Gulf of Mexico. Bluefish are caught in great quantities, and when cooked up fresh, they are delicious. ...
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  • NRA LIFE MEMBERSHIP – Right now…Half Price

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    NRA LIFE MEMBERSHIP - Right now...Half Price
    Learn HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY, the program is free with membership Membership is as little as $35/yr, right now; half-price Life Memberships right now too By Forrest Fisher Perhaps the NRA should be called the Empower Yourself Association. I’m one of those folks that are careful when I travel, cautious when I ...
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  • Alaska Trip? Start Planning Now – 4 Tips to Know

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Alaska Trip? Start Planning Now - 4 Tips to Know
    Visit Alaska – Make a Plan A love of landscape is not new in Alaska. In a place so beautiful, with the strong cultural values of Alaska Native peoples, reducing our impact on the environment is only natural. We know that sustainable travel – considering environmental, social, cultural, and business practices ...
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  • Milwaukee’s Hidden Ice-Fishing Gem

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Milwaukee’s Hidden Ice-Fishing Gem
    Fun to catch fish through the ice in a new way: “FISH ON!” Ever use the ice as a live well? Learn why. Catch, Care, Release. Walking (running) on the ice to a raised Flag…an Adventure! By Jason Houser When you think of ice fishing for big trout, the last place you probably expect ...
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  • Conservation Practices are Vital

    January 23, 2024
    Jason Houser
    Conservation Practices are Vital
    “It is not what we have that will make us a great nation: it is the way in which we use it.” – Theodore Roosevelt By Jason Houser In my view, conservation can be broken down into three subcategories: Habitat, Wildlife, and Fish. Each plays a vital role in successful conservation practices. Within ...
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  • See a Fish, Catch a Fish

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
    See a Fish, Catch a Fish
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  • JIM ZUMBO’s Moose Backstrap RECIPE

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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    ONLY Ingredients: Olive Oil Cavender’s Greek Seasoning HOT GRILL Presented by Forrest Fisher (photo credits: Jim Zumbo) When Jim is not shoveling snow off the deck or fighting off the Wyoming wolves and grizzlies that want to partake in his cooking, he is sharing recipes with outdoor friends on-line.  Here is one of those ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    BOWHUNTERS: Dress for Success, Stay Warm, CONTROL your SMELL
    The Parka and Bib are soft, quiet, flexible fleece shell fabric. The Parka has 10 pockets for storing gear and warming hands. By Forrest Fisher A month ago I met Nick Andrews from ScentLok at an outdoor meeting event and he explained the technology controlling human odor during the hunt. I’m from a ...
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  • Florida Fun-to-Fish Programs Abound! Prizes and Awards too!

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Florida Fun-to-Fish Programs Abound! Prizes and Awards too!
    In a fun-to-fish program designed for young and old, the Florida Saltwater Fish Life List consists of 70 species of saltwater fish. To participate, an angler must abide by the general FWC Saltwater Angler Recognition Program rules (see “General Angling Rules”).  The fish pictures shown here include photo’s of Allison Stattner, ...
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  • Wildlife Trafficking Ring BUSTED in Florida, was smuggling 1000’s of turtles – all returned to wild

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Wildlife Trafficking Ring BUSTED in Florida, was smuggling 1000's of turtles - all returned to wild
    Over 600 turtles were returned to the wild Illegal commercialization of wildlife ranks 4th behind guns, drugs and human smuggling Illegal trade of turtles is having a global impact on many turtle species and our ecosystems. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of ...
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  • ‘Tis the Season! It’s Time for NEW Outerware for the Deer Hunter

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    'Tis the Season! It's Time for NEW Outerware for the Deer Hunter
    New Midweight Whitetail System     Theissen V1 Whitetail Midweight System, perfect for all-season deer hunting  From cool autumn evenings to the season’s first frosty mornings, every deer hunter knows there’s a broad spectrum of weather conditions to conquer in order to find success. The Thiessens’ V1 Whitetail Midweight System is the perfect ...
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  • Musky, Steelhead, Bear & CWD-FREE Deer – the SEASON IS RIGHT in Chautauqua County, NY

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Musky, Steelhead, Bear & CWD-FREE Deer - the SEASON IS RIGHT in Chautauqua County, NY
    Big Game Early Archery Season Started Oct. 1, ends Nov. 15, 2019 Crossbow Season Opens Nov. 2, runs through Nov. 15 Firearm Season (Shotgun, Handgun, Rifle, Crossbow, Bow) Opens Nov. 16, ends Dec. 8 Muzzleloader & Late Archery Season Opens Dec. 9, ends Dec. 17 By Forrest Fisher Chautauqua County is the land of big ...
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  • Fishing with Johnnie Candle, Fishing Rods that Catch Fish

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Fishing with Johnnie Candle, Fishing Rods that Catch Fish
    Fishing rod guides bend and don’t break Hi-modulus sensitivity rod blanks from Scheel’s allowed for detecting the lightest of strikes “Smart Boat” technics from Humminbird for total position control to target hotspots  By Forrest Fisher Walleye fishing legend, Johnnie Candle, suggested that we look at mid-river shoals on the Mississippi River near La Crosse, ...
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  • 3 Billion Birds – GONE Since 1970

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    3 Billion Birds - GONE Since 1970
    Red-winged Blackbirds, Blue Jays, White-throated Sparrows among highest losses – why have they disappeared? We have lost enormous numbers of familiar birds  Suspected contributors: climate change, habitat loss, pressure from invasive species and pesticide use To make a difference: Make windows safer – prevent window strikes, landscape with native plants, keep cats indoors, ...
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  • The Real Asian Carp Threat

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Schoonveld
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    Mussels and other invasive species have had effects Asian Carp could alter much more than is discussed Flying Asian Carp have become “YouTube Stars” By Mike Schoonveld None of the 180-plus invasive species found in, or threatening the Great Lakes, have more name recognition among average citizens than the Asian carp. Though people have ...
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  • Fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf starts this weekend

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf starts this weekend
    The red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico will be open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters. However, state for-hire ...
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  • Florida Youth – October Hunt coming up…”Outta the Woods”

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Florida Youth - October Hunt coming up..."Outta the Woods"
    New Florida youth deer hunt weekend and muzzleloader season By Tony Young  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission established a new youth deer hunting weekend, which occurs during the muzzleloading gun season in each of the four hunting zones. FWC staff initiated the proposal to promote youth hunting and stakeholders were ...
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  • Tighten your Hat, the 200 X-Shaft Yamaha 4-Stroke is Flying from the Hole

    January 23, 2024
    David Gray
    Tighten your Hat, the 200 X-Shaft Yamaha 4-Stroke is Flying from the Hole
    200HP V6 Yamaha Outboard for 555 pounds Instant Acceleration to 57 mph By David Gray Karen Lutto and I had barely shaken hands with the Yamaha outboard motor team when they gave us the Yamaha Marine “Hot Sheet” for their V- MAX/SHO 200Hp X-Shaft. As I looked over the motor specs, Product Education ...
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  • Worlds Colliding

    January 23, 2024
    Brent Frazee
    Worlds Colliding
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  • On Lake Tenkiller, Australian Pro Jocumsen Scores Bassmaster Elite Series Victory

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    On Lake Tenkiller, Australian Pro Jocumsen Scores Bassmaster Elite Series Victory
    Used Humminbird 360, side imaging and mapping to break down fish-holding spots in lake Caught his bass on a 3/4-ounce Molix football jig w/green pumpkin Strike King Rage Craw trailer The win earns Jocumsen $100,000 cash It was relentless determination and commitment to his game plan that paid off big for Carl Jocumsen, ...
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  • Catching Your First Bass…Unforgettable!

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Catching Your First Bass...Unforgettable!
    Unforgettable moments at the Black River near La Crosse, Wisconsin Light line, swim jig with Strike King Shad Bass Cat with Yamaha Vmax Engine By Forrest Fisher There is something special about fishing for bass, especially when you’ve tried before, but you let your kids fish so they have that first cast and last ...
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  • Tree Stand Hunters, GRAB A LIFELINE to your Biggest Deer

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Tree Stand Hunters, GRAB A LIFELINE to your Biggest Deer
    Experts say the best deer hunting with a bow is from 15 to 30 feet up in a tree. Dangerous? Yes! Early to rise can mean “early to sleep” while in your tree stand. It’s common, it’s fun, it keeps you in the woods, but can be deadly if you are ...
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  • Navionics Boating app: mark your location with one tap, and more

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Navionics Boating app: mark your location with one tap, and more
    From Navionics: We believe details are important, especially while on the water. Let’s dive in and see how the latest app release can make your boating experience easy and fun. Drop a marker with one tap. Have you ever needed to quickly add a marker on your location while boating or fishing? Well, now ...
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  • Let’s Bond with Nature this Saturday, Sep. 28 – Rick Clunn asks…”Join Me, Please.”

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Let’s Bond with Nature this Saturday, Sep. 28 - Rick Clunn asks..."Join Me, Please."
    National Geographic’s current issue is about that fragile connection between all things We all need nature to help us Celebrate by locating an NHF Day event near where you live, there are many. By Rick Clunn Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and I know that there is some special day to celebrate ...
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  • Sky-High on Loon’s and Walleye in Wisconsin

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Sky-High on Loon’s and Walleye in Wisconsin
    Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Wisconsin offers comfort and Sounds of the Outdoors Autumn Musky, Walleye, Bronzebacks on the bite with upcoming Fall Colors By Bob Holzhei Catching a limit of walleye was expected, however, I wondered if it was the call of a loon that echoed in my mind and brought me ...
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  • Viper Archery – Sidewinder Bow Sight Series

    January 23, 2024
    Karen Lutto
    Viper Archery - Sidewinder Bow Sight Series
    Simple, Accurate, Effective, Durable, Affordable Unique Precision Elevation System  Simplify 3D Archery, Simplify Competitive Shooting   Designed to bridge the gap between archery hunting and competition bow sights, the Viper Archery Products Sidewinder Series provides the fastest, easiest and most precise elevation adjustments of any single-pin sights on the market. The Sidewinder and ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Proven USA-Made Fishing Baits That Work!
    Big Bass and Small Bass….you know you need to jig “in the junk” We do that with Soft Plastics, Jig Heads and Buzz Baits to Score Where to find help with Colors, Sizes, and Choices that Work…see below  By Forrest Fisher If you’re like me, whenever I fish, the baits I use sort ...
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  • Where “X” Marks the Spot…at Lake-of-the-Ozarks

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Where “X” Marks the Spot…at Lake-of-the-Ozarks
    Avast ‘ye Matey’s! ‘Thar’s Treasure and Fun to be Had Here! By Forrest Fisher If you happen along the Gravois Arm while boating Lake-of-the-Ozarks, you could find a wailing pirate in search of treasure, and you could be helping ‘em. Your kids might be part of the crew too! You would be setting sail ...
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  • Nocqua Portable Adventure Power…In Your Pocket!

    January 23, 2024
    Tyler Mahoney
    Nocqua Portable Adventure Power…In Your Pocket!
    Why do we need a SMALL portable charger with BIG energy? By Tyler Mahoney As much as many of us would hate to admit, we all probably need a solution for a portable charger when we are out hunting and fishing. In between cell phones or GoPro’s, it seems there is always ...
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  • President asks All People to Promote Culture of Firearm Safety and Awareness beginning with National Shooting Sports Month

    January 23, 2024
    Bill Brassard
    President asks All People to Promote Culture of Firearm Safety and Awareness beginning with National Shooting Sports Month
    President signs into law H.R. 1222, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act All Americans asked to promote a Culture of Safety and Responsibility Today, August 1, 2019 – on the first day of National Shooting Sports Month®, The White House issued a Presidential message to the nation on the importance ...
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  • Wind Turbines: Threat to National Treasure of the Great Lakes

    January 23, 2024
    Capt. Tom Marks
    Wind Turbines: Threat to National Treasure of the Great Lakes
    By Capt. Tom Marks I much prefer to write about fishing. Unfortunately, lately, all my time is being consumed by “fighting” to keep industrial wind developers from building wind projects in Lake Erie. In all my life, I could never have imagined being in such a dire place. “My lake,” Lake ...
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  • Lighted Fishing Rods…for Fishing After the Sun Goes to Sleep

    January 23, 2024
    Heather Miller
    Berkley® Lights the Night with Illuminated Glowstik Fishing Rods The new Berkley Glowstik rods boast a unique battery-powered technology that enables the rod to glow orange, so anglers can better see when fishing at night. The rods feature a fiberglass blank construction with an LED core, illuminating a lightweight fiber-optic cable ...
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  • ICAST Helps to Make Fishing More Fun

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    A big benefit of being in the fishing business is attending the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST. Held in Orlando each summer, ICAST gives a preview of all the new fishing equipment, tackle, marine and outdoor products that fishermen everywhere are going to see very ...
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  • Epic Sweepstakes Announced by Kryptek® Outdoor Group and CarbonTV® for “INVICTUS”: A Customized 2019 Chevy Silverado worth nearly $100,000

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Epic Sweepstakes Announced by Kryptek® Outdoor Group and CarbonTV® for "INVICTUS": A Customized 2019 Chevy Silverado worth nearly $100,000
    Enter to Win Daily on CarbonTV.Com – Now Until December 15, 2019 Kryptek Outdoor Group and CarbonTV have partnered on an epic sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss named INVICTUS, fully customized and wrapped in Kryptek Typhon™ camo and valued at nearly $100,000. ...
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  • Lure Lock now offers a New 4-inch Deep Tacky Tackle Box

    January 23, 2024
    Glenn Walker
    Lure Lock now offers a New 4-inch Deep Tacky Tackle Box
    Tak Logic Technology Gel has started to lock-up all those lost favorite lures in tackle boxes around the fishing world. Lure Lock continues to lead the tackle management industry with the introduction of its new 4-inch deep tackle box. The deeper 4-in-1 box offers a unique divider system, allowing anglers ...
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  • Lake Erie Fishing Adventure includes Thunder of Niagara Falls USA

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Lake Erie Fishing Adventure includes Thunder of Niagara Falls USA
    The history and vista view of Niagara Falls itself is inspiring, but the thunder and vibration from the falls is simply awesome   Lake Erie offers walleye, perch, smallmouth bass and musky Lake Ontario offers King salmon, Atlantic salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead Niagara River offers some of all those species ...
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  • Multi-tasking Eating Tool…Fits in your Pocket

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Multi-tasking Eating Tool...Fits in your Pocket
    It’s chow time on the trail. You know the excitement!  It means rest and relaxation, conversation, good moments are just ahead. Yet, many times, you are just ready to get the fire going and something is missing. Forks, knives, spoons, can opener – you know how it goes. That’s life, ...
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  • Deserving High School Angler Coach and U.S. Army Veteran, David Lowrie, grateful for Humminbird®and Minn Kota®Complete Boat Overhaul surprise at ICAST 2019

    January 23, 2024
    Neal Corby
    Deserving High School Angler Coach and U.S. Army Veteran, David Lowrie, grateful for Humminbird®and Minn Kota®Complete Boat Overhaul surprise at ICAST 2019
    On July 12, 2019, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Desert Storm veteran and youth fishing mentor David Lowrie was surprised with a complete boat overhaul thanks to Minn Kota®, Humminbird® and the One-Boat Network™ Live overhaul at the American Sportfishing Association’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Fern Fisher
    Best Tasting Venison Burgers, Ezy-Peezy & Fast
    By Fern Fisher This is the easiest, fastest, most tasty and quick recipe for delicious venison burgers. Everyone that visits our humble abode says they love it, so I’m sharing it with you all. Please let me know what you think. Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison ½ lb lean ground beef 2 eggs (beaten) 1 cup ...
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  • Finally, Magnetic Blades for Mechanical Broadheads – Sensible Efficiency, No Retention Parts to Lose

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Finally, Magnetic Blades for Mechanical Broadheads - Sensible Efficiency, No Retention Parts to Lose
    No O-rings, plastic retainers, rubber bands or other things to lose on these broadheads Same cost as other high-performance broadheads 100 and 125-grain sizes, with 2-inch and 2-1/4 inch cutting diameters, respectively By Forrest Fisher For decades, big game broadhead engineers have come up with quite a few evolutions for change to make a ...
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  • First Casts, Catchy for a Lifetime

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    First Casts, Catchy for a Lifetime
    Life is about sharing your passion, making new friends and finding that next…First Cast By Bob Holzhei No matter how old you are, there is always a next first cast. I slowly walked to the pond behind our rental home in Punta Gorda, FL to field test the custom fishing rod I asked ...
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  • Endangered Snake is Reintroduced to Northern Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Endangered Snake is Reintroduced to Northern Florida
    Good news for America’s longest snake! 15 eastern indigo snakes just released in year three of the north Florida recovery effort Multiple partners collaborate to bring apex predator back to The Nature Conservancy’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve  Fifteen eastern indigo snakes, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, have just been ...
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  • Hunting Above Ground? How to Stay Safe…Treestand Safety Guidelines

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Hunting Above Ground? How to Stay Safe...Treestand Safety Guidelines
    Get ready for hunting “Above Ground” during the Summer Months Get a full body harness, then learn how to use it Carry a cellphone or signaling device By Bob Holzhei Each year, thousands of hunters are injured in tree stand accidents. In fact, according to the Treestand Safety Awareness Foundation (TSSA), there are about ...
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  • Lifetime Fishing Lessons 101: Lures…How to Pick ‘Em

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Lifetime Fishing Lessons 101: Lures...How to Pick 'Em
    What lure should I buy? What color, what size, what brand? By Forrest Fisher Catching many fish lately? No? Do you wonder why not? Ask yourself this question, “Am I happy with my lures, baits, sizes, colors?” If you’re not catching fish, then you know the answer to that question. As an outdoor writer that has ...
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  • Plop-Plop Fish! Everybody’s favorite…the Lucky 13®

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Plop-Plop Fish! Everybody’s favorite…the Lucky 13®
    By Forrest Fisher No matter where I travel with a fishing rod, catching fish on the surface is absolutely the most exciting. In some cases, it’s also the most effective. Not all surface lures work the same, but there is one lure that seems to always stand out when I ponder ...
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  • LOVE IS IN THE AIR…and maybe on your hair, your bumper and your windshield!

    January 23, 2024
    Capt. Tom Marks
    LOVE IS IN THE AIR...and maybe on your hair, your bumper and your windshield!
    It’s that time of year, the Love Bugs are here! By Capt. Tom Marks If you are in Florida or anywhere along the Gulf coast and even up into South Carolina about this time of year, you are being annoyed by “love bugs.” I had to find out more about them. Researching ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    There are kindred spirits of the sea, and they came alive on this day-trip for me Seashells, the sound of surf, sea birds, beautiful dolphins By Forrest Fisher It was about 10 years ago that I first met someone that could offer to take you for a short sightseeing boat ride near Key ...
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  • The Ultimate Spring Hat-Trick Turkey Destination…Plan Now for Next Year: Hunting, Fishing, Eating!

    January 23, 2024
    Mike Joyner
    The Ultimate Spring Hat-Trick Turkey Destination...Plan Now for Next Year: Hunting, Fishing, Eating!
    Look for these Critical Elements to assure a great Turkey Hunt: Woods, Waters, Streams, and Forage Resources High-Harvest Average  Lots of Public Hunting Land – it spreads out the hunters Chautauqua County in New York meets the List! By Mike Joyner Ultimate destination – a bold claim for a resource-laden state such as New York. ...
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  • Wherever the Currents may take You, Costa Sunglasses® Adds Support to Shark Research with Ocearch® Colletion

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Wherever the Currents may take You, Costa Sunglasses® Adds Support to Shark Research with Ocearch® Colletion
    A wonderful effort to support the Apex Predator of our Ocean’s        Ocearch Sunglasses, Frames, Apparel…supporting Ocean research…and Shark Survival We’ve all wanted to see fish where they could not be usually seen with the naked eye, but anglers in the know also know…that the right kind of polarized sunglasses can actually help ...
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  • “PROTECT THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE” – FIREARM SAFETY IS #1

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
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    New Video Urges Families to “Have the Talk” About Gun Safety Own it. Respect it. Secure it. Talk with your Kids. Do it TODAY. The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) unveiled a new public service announcement (PSA), “Protect the People You Love,” to encourage families to ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, celebrates President Donald Trump’s signing of H.R. 1222, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, at The White House. The President signed the NSSF-priority bill May 10, just two weeks after the bill was passed by Congress. “We deeply ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Outdoor Adventure and How-to Lessons for All in Ken Cook’s New Book
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    January 23, 2024
    Tony Young
    Florida Alligator Hunting - How to Apply for Permits
    By Tony Young Since 1988, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its predecessor, the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, have offered hunters the opportunity to take part in their annual statewide recreational alligator harvest, which always runs Aug. 15 – Nov. 1. Alligators are a conservation success ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Invasive/Non-native Species Rules TAKE EFFECT May 2 in Florida
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    January 23, 2024
    Kristyn Brady
    Hunting and Fishing Groups File Final Comments Opposing Clean Water Rollback
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    January 23, 2024
    Karen Lutto
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    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Wild Turkey Cottage Pie...A Fresh Florida Recipe that works all across the USA
    Ingredients 2 cups fresh Florida wild turkey meat, diced or shredded 1 ½ cups Florida green beans, cooked until tender crisp 1 ½ cups Florida sweet corn, cooked and cut off the cob 1 cups carrots, cooked 1 cup brown gravy (homemade or store bought) 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store bought) Sea salt and ...
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  • Giving Back to the Outdoors – 22 Brands Will Raise Funds in Fifth Annual “We Keep It Wild” Campaign

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Giving Back to the Outdoors - 22 Brands Will Raise Funds in Fifth Annual “We Keep It Wild” Campaign
    “We Keep It Wild” program set for needed help from Outdoor Industry EVERYDAY PEOPLE Can Support this program through product purchase and donation  Together, we have helped protect 51 million acres, 3,107 river miles, removed or halted 34 dams, purchased 14 climbing areas & designated 5 marine reserves A diverse assortment of 22 ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    New Firearm Laws Benefit Firearms Industry...the Data Speaks
    Firearms Industry Economic Impact Rises 171% Since 2008 Since 2008, federal tax payments increased by 164 percent Pittman-Robertson excise taxes to support wildlife conservation increased by 100 percent State business taxes increased by 120 percent From the National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association in Newtown, Connecticut, we learn that the total ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Kristyn Brady
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    Mining the base of the food chain is neither sustainable nor economically justifiable By Kristyn Brady Today, three recreational fishing groups filed a formal objection against the Marine Stewardship Council’s recommendation that Omega Protein should receive a certification of sustainability for its U.S. Atlantic menhaden purse-seining operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Legend of Jacques Cousteau Lives On from Port Sanibel Marina, Florida
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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  • 5 Deer Annual Bag Limit for Florida…New Rules for 2019-2020

    January 23, 2024
    Tony Young
    5 Deer Annual Bag Limit for Florida...New Rules for 2019-2020
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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    By Dave Barus I have carried one of these to my deer woods for more than 50 years now. Today, there are more options to choose from, lightweight handles and more, but the reality of the device as a tool for sportsmen is unchanged. I cannot believe this is selling for ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Turkey Hunting Lingo - Tom or Hen? Keep this handy pocket guide! FREE
    Did you know what they call a SNOOD of the turkey?  What are Turkey Caruncles? Tom or Hen? Easy way to tell is illustrated below By Forrest Fisher As hunters, we never stop learning.  Folks in different parts of the country call turkey by different local slang terms at times, not counting the different ...
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  • Affordable Offshore Charter Fishing near Englewood Beach, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Affordable Offshore Charter Fishing near Englewood Beach, Florida
    5 hour Offshore Fishing Trip, we caught more than 50 fish! Cost was so affordable, all gear and bait was provided Enjoyable day, the captain cleaned all the fish! By Bob Holzhei The fishing action in the Gulf of Mexico was like playing pinball. It was non-stop action baiting the hook and dropping the ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Cockroach Bay: Daytime Saltwater Fishing Thrills near Tampa
    Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Pompano, others Lures or Live Bait, both work well Lagoon or flats, there are fish in all places here By Forrest Fisher New to Southwest Florida and only in the wintertime, there is so much to learn about where to fish and what to do. Rod strength, ...
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  • Let’s Talk Turkey: Pot and Box Calls

    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Let's Talk Turkey: Pot and Box Calls
    Condition your Calls, Learn How Friction Calls: Pot Call, Box Call No matter where you live, turkey season is not far away. In Florida, the gobbler season is already open! In Georgia, it starts two weeks away. Other states too, not far away. Yelping, clucking, purring…pot calls, box calls, locator calls – it ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
    Head for the Beach and the Birds....the Florida Turkey Birds
    Spring Turkey Season STARTS NEXT WEEK in Florida…March 2nd Enjoy the outdoors and a healthy, delicious meal too Abundant wild Osceola Turkey populations across Florida Florida’s spring turkey season opens Saturday, March 2 on private lands south of State Road 70 and Saturday, March 16 north of State Road 70. Florida’s abundant wild ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Dave Barus
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  • Fishing the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Ryan Kane

    January 23, 2024
    Bob Holzhei
    Fishing the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Ryan Kane
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    January 23, 2024
    Tony Young
    The Truth about Florida’s Deer Rut - Deer Hunting Continues in Florida Zones
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  • Make a difference! Create wildlife habitat in your Florida backyard

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Make a difference! Create wildlife habitat in your Florida backyard
    Your backyard can be a gathering place for birds, butterflies, frogs, flying squirrels and more. Attract native species by offering food, water, cover and space for them to raise their young, and your yard will be transformed into a welcoming habitat for wildlife. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Wild turkey: A different twist for a Thanksgiving favorite
    Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for all who cherish its traditions involving friends, family and food. Some love preparing dishes from recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Others enjoy experimenting with new flavors. An interesting culinary trend is using organic ingredients and serving wild turkey for Thanksgiving ...
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  • November “Outta’ the Woods” – It’s a Special Time

    January 23, 2024
    Tony Young
    November “Outta’ the Woods” - It's a Special Time
    Outdoors and Hunting Families Provide a Powerful Sense of Community Hunt Deer and Hogs over a Bait Pile on Private Lands – it’s OK, but NOT OK on any Florida WMA’s Season Dates, General Regulations Explained Below By Tony Young With much of the Panhandle still coping with the devastation from Hurricane Michael – ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Florida Bears more ACTIVE this time of year
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    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Essential info for boaters, clubs, marinas at BoatUS.com/hurricanes ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 5, 2017 – According to the National Hurricane Center, Florida may have up to four days to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irma, a “potentially catastrophic Category 5” storm now approaching the Leeward Islands. While it’s difficult to determine landfall, ...
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    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Phase 1 Drawing May 12 – 20, 2017 6,000 Permits Issued by Random Drawing By Tony Young May is here, and so is the start of the Phase I application period for applying for alligator and fall quota, special opportunity and national wildlife refuge hunt permits. Mark your calendar, set yourself an alarm, ...
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  • Barracuda Fishery-New Size Limits in South Florida

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Barracuda Fishery-New Size Limits in South Florida
    Effective January 1, 2017 Slot Limit of 15 to 36 inches Fork Length Allows One Fish Harvest over 36 inches per Boat   No Closed Season By STOadmin Starting Jan. 1, new recreational and commercial size limits for barracuda will be effective in Florida State waters and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm ...
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  • Florida’s statewide alligator harvest begins Aug. 15

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Florida’s statewide alligator harvest begins Aug. 15
    Recreational hunting is one part of managing the state’s healthy alligator population. Florida’s statewide alligator harvest, nationally and internationally recognized as a model program for the sustainable use of a renewable natural resource, begins Aug. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued more than 7,500 permits, including an ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Amanda Nalley - Florida FWC
    Catch a Florida Memory with south Florida angler, Allison Stattner
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  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Applauds Pilot Program to Allow States to Manage Recreational Red Snapper Fishing in Gulf of Mexico

    January 23, 2024
    NOAA
    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Applauds Pilot Program to Allow States to Manage Recreational Red Snapper Fishing in Gulf of Mexico
    New two-year pilot program grants partial management responsibility of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery to the five Gulf states.  Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross commended the innovative, two-year pilot program that grants partial management responsibility of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery to the five Gulf states. Red ...
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  • Fishing, Sightseeing & Fun Boat Cruise Adventure for a Windy Florida Day

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Fishing, Sightseeing & Fun Boat Cruise Adventure for a Windy Florida Day
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  • FWC provides important Alligator Safety Advice

    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    FWC provides important Alligator Safety Advice
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  • Florida “TrophyCatch” celebrates first two Hall of Fame bass caught on Lake Istokpoga

    January 23, 2024
    Ambor Nabors
    Florida "TrophyCatch" celebrates first two Hall of Fame bass caught on Lake Istokpoga
    There have been 430 Trophy Bass (8 lbs or more) caught in Lake Istokpoga since 2012 Only about a 1-hour drive from Orlando or Tampa Many other large fish species live here too Experienced TrophyCatch anglers Adrian “Lunker Louie” Echols and Syl Sims recently caught the program’s first two Hall of Fame largemouth ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Tammy Sapp - Florida FWC
    Florida Turkey Season is OPEN Osceola Turkeys are Common in Florida Wild turkeys are a Conservation Success Story in Florida & Across North America By Tammy Sapp, Florida FWC Florida’s spring turkey season opened on Saturday, March 3, on private lands south of State Road 70, making it one of the first spring turkey ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Tony Young
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  • Spring Break on Sanibel and Captiva Island

    January 23, 2024
    I Need a Break
    Where Spring Breakers meet Wave Breakers with Sunrise, Sunshine, Sea Shells & a Sunset Cruise  @pinkhairgreenthumb A spring break vacation doesn’t have to include spring breakers. If you’re looking for a getaway that’s more laid-back than party-central, there are plenty of beaches to consider – but there aren’t many as memorable ...
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  • Help NESTING SEA TURTLES, Keep Beaches Dark and Free of Obstacles at Night

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Bright Beachfront Lighting Can MISDIRECT Nesting Sea Turtles -Turn it Off Loggerhead, Leatherback and Green SEA TURTLES are Nesting Right Now Report Sick, Injured or Entangled Sea Turtles to FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline, 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) Keeping beaches dark at night and free of obstacles will help sea turtles during their nesting season, which ...
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  • Red Tide MAROONS Bluebill Ducks

    January 23, 2024
    Robin Jenkins - DVM
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  • Fishing Southwest Florida with “Fishin’ Frank”

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Common Answers and Fishing Solutions, Eye to Eye Rods, Reels, Lines, Baits, Hooks and Rigs – Learn for Free Where to Fish, Where to Park, What to Use, When to Go – Can it Get Any Better?! Black Bass, Grouper, Snook, Crappie, Redfish, the list is LONG Saltwater and Freshwater Goodness Tales of Help ...
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  • FLW Kicks Off 2018 Pro-Competition on Lake Okeechobee – Clewiston, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    FLW Fishing
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  • Fort Myers & Sanibel Island Beaches ARE OPEN

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    We HAVE SURVIVED Hurricane Irma VERY WELL Come Enjoy, Explore, Swim, Fish, Cruise It is a Shell Collectors Bonanza Adventure Time By Forrest Fisher If you know Lee County, Florida, you know that homeowners and snowbird visitors alike had safety and property concerns after Hurricane Irma sent a measure of fear throughout Florida in ...
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    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    By Forrest Fisher While visitors are not normally familiar with catching fish that look like they might be from an aquarium, there are locals and visitors reporting many fantastic panfish catches.   Exotic panfish, such as oscar and Mayan cichlid, are biting almost as fast as you can cast or bait your hook. ...
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  • The Eagle Has Landed

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    By Robin Jenkins, DVM Peace River Wildlife Center received a frantic call from a landscaper recently.  A baby eagle had walked into his open equipment trailer and was just hanging around.  He had tried to shoo it away, but it wouldn’t leave.  I asked him to take a picture with his ...
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  • Help Keep Nesting Waterbirds Safe: Give Them Space

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
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  • Inshore Canals & Flats for Saltwater Fishing Fun

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
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  • IFA Redfish Tour – $30,000 Top Prize, in Charlotte County, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    IFA Redfish Tour - $30,000 Top Prize, in Charlotte County, Florida
    • Brandon Buckner & Mark Sepe Win $30,000 Top Prize • Micro-Power Pole was Key for Heavy Wind • Schooled Fish: In Sandbar/Grassbed Potholes • Scented Soft-Plastics and Topwater Baits Most Effective By Forrest Fisher The weather provided an extra challenge for competitive Redfish anglers as the 2017 Inshore Fish Association kicked off the Redfish ...
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  • IFA Redfish Tours Open Season at Punta Gorda, Florida

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    IFA Redfish Tours Open Season at Punta Gorda, Florida
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  • Florida Scrub-Jays in Festival Spotlight

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Florida Scrub-Jays in Festival Spotlight
    Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Stuart, FL Feb. 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Guided Walks, Exhibits, Swamp Band Hay Rides, Kids Activities, Entertainment and Food Posted by Forrest Fisher Come celebrate this songbird at the 8th annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, about 12 miles south of Stuart ...
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  • Finding a Florida Fishing Charter

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    You Have 4 hours, You Want to Fish New “Find a Fishing Charter Service” What to Do, Where to Search, I Discovered www.Itrekkers.com By Forrest Fisher When you travel to Florida for vacation or business, you realize at some point – especially if you are a fisherman, that the deep blue sea is calling ...
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  • Trophy Catch Florida – Pays Cash

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Trophy Catch Florida – Pays Cash
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  • Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission – 75 Years of Success

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission - 75 Years of Success
    Wildlife Conservation Areas Established  Fish, Wildlife and Public Access Expanded and Managed   Recreational Opportunities for All, Hunters and Anglers too By Forrest Fisher If you have ever travelled to Florida, it seems everywhere you go there are birds, fish, flowers and wildlife of all sorts.  It’s no accident.  In 2017, the Florida Fish ...
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  • Florida Identifies Imperiled Species

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Florida Identifies Imperiled Species
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  • Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission – 75 Years of Success

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission - 75 Years of Success
    Wildlife Conservation Areas Established  Fish, Wildlife and Public Access Expanded and Managed   Recreational Opportunities for All, Hunters and Anglers too By Forrest Fisher If you have ever travelled to Florida, it seems everywhere you go there are birds, fish, flowers and wildlife of all sorts.  It’s no accident.  In 2017, the Florida Fish ...
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  • Florida Fishing – New Fishbrain App

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Florida Fishing - New Fishbrain App
    Anglers Can Help Monitor Fish Species Health 250,000 Anglers are Invited 15 Different Non-Native Fish To Be Logged By STOadmin The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) plans to crowdsource data on nonnative freshwater fish species in Florida by partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and Fishbrain – the world’s ...
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  • Florida Duck & Dove Hunting

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Florida Duck & Dove Hunting
    Things to Know – Florida FWC Rules Licenses, Seasons, Bag Limits What You Can and Cannot Do By Tony Young There’s a chill in the Florida air, and soon children will be out of school on winter break. During the holidays, I encourage you to take time off from work and spend some quality ...
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  • Living with Black Bears in Florida

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Living with Black Bears in Florida
    New Videos Help Folks Understand Bears Black Bear Management By STOadmin As part of a continuing effort to reduce conflicts with bears, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is releasing two new videos in the “Living with Florida Black Bears” series, designed to educate the public about how to safely coexist ...
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  • Female Panther-North of Caloosahatchee River

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Female Panther-North of Caloosahatchee River
    -Panther Conservation Program  -Southwest Florida Sightings -Species Recovery Enhanced Now By STOadmin/Florida FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Panther Team has collected strong evidence a female Florida panther has finally crossed the Caloosahatchee River in southwest Florida. Currently, the only known breeding population of panthers is south of the Caloosahatchee River. This ...
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  • Free Florida Fishing Clinic for Women Anglers

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Free Florida Fishing Clinic for Women Anglers
    Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine, Florida Bring a License December 3, 2016 By STOadmin The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic in St. Augustine on Dec. 3.  The free, day-long clinic will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Anastasia State Park, 1340-A A1A ...
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  • Hunting in Florida

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    Hunting in Florida
    -License is Required -Small Game, Wild Turkey, Boars, Bears, Deer and more -November is Key Month By Forrest Fisher If you’re packing your snowbird bags already and are planning ahead to hunt in Florida this year, November in Florida is an awesome month to head for the woods.  You have the option to hunt ...
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  • Catch a Florida Memory!

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Catch a Florida Memory!
    -For Saltwater Anglers -New Fun Awards/Recognition Program -From Florida Fish & Wildlife By STOadmin The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) challenges you to “Catch a Florida Memory” and participate in any of three fun and exciting Saltwater Angler Recognition programs. “Any angler knows saltwater fishing is a fun, challenging and rewarding sport, but ...
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  • New Charlotte Harbor Oyster Reef is Flourishing

    January 23, 2024
    Forrest Fisher
    New Charlotte Harbor Oyster Reef is Flourishing
    -Nature Conservancy of Florida -Conservation Restoration Efforts Working By Forrest Fisher / Nature Conservancy of Florida Oyster Reefs provide life-sustaining habitat for fish and wildlife, and improve water quality.  The Nature Conservancy in Florida is committed to restoring oyster reef habitat in coastal areas throughout the Gulf of Mexico, the Charlotte Harbor Estuary ...
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  • FWC – Gone Coastal Column is Back

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    By Amanda Nalley For those many of us that fish the many forms of Florida coastal waterways, we are always searching to know more about life in the sea and all of those things that affect that life. In a recent column by Amanda Nalley, you may be happy to know ...
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  • Key Largo – Burmese Python Hatchlings Spotted

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Key Largo – Burmese Python Hatchlings Spotted
    Officials Ask for Help Invasive Species From the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission News, Burmese python hatchlings have been spotted for the first time on Key Largo. This is a discovery that’s prompting officials to send postcards to homeowners there asking for help spotting the elusive snakes. The postcards show a picture ...
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  • Florida Uses Science/Data to Manage Black Bears

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Florida Uses Science/Data to Manage Black Bears
    Florida Bear Population Estimated at 4,030 Radio Telemetry Part of Study To continue the cutting-edge science being conducted on Florida’s black bears, FWC researchers recently placed radio-collars on 16 adult female bears to track their movements in and around Tate’s Hell State Forest in northwest Florida. Data collected from this study will ...
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  • Florida Seeks Public Input on Anchoring and Mooring Rules

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Florida Seeks Public Input on Anchoring and Mooring Rules
    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking feedback from cruising boaters, local boaters and other residents in evaluating the state’s Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program, and related ordinances. The FWC has posted a brief online survey to accept this feedback. It should take approximately five to 10 minutes ...
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  • Florida Snook Season Opens

    January 23, 2024
    stoadmin
    Florida Snook Season Opens
    Limited Harvest starts September 1, 2016 The recreational harvest season for Snook in Florida starts September 1, 2016, statewide. Unique to the region, Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages anglers to continue to use ...
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  • A Chicken named McChick

    January 12, 2024
    Larry Whiteley
    A Chicken named McChick
    Chickens can be like dogs – they can find a way into your heart. Reasons why are not difficult. On the farm I grew up on, Grandpa called them Chicken Hawks.  The kids from the family next door learned a little more about life that day. By Larry Whiteley The family next door got ...
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  • Chasing Chain Pickerel off the Chesapeake

    December 27, 2023
    Dr. Peter Brookes
    Chasing Chain Pickerel off the Chesapeake
    Chain pickerel are freshwater fish but manage well in brackish water, especially in winter with cool waters, but also depending on the salinity. We used 9-foot, 8-weight fly rods rigged up with intermediate lines and a 30-lb. test leader to handle these toothy critters, with a variety of smaller, musky-like streamers. The ...
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  • Leave an Outdoor Legacy

    December 3, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    Leave an Outdoor Legacy
    Outdoor lessons learned early in life build great memories for the future. Take the time to share the outdoors with those you love. Be patient, explain the details, laugh and learn together – strong bonds form. By Larry Whiteley My 12-year-old grandson, Hunter, and my 10-year-old granddaughter, Anna, were going deer hunting for the ...
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  • The People Whose Land This Was

    November 5, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    The People Whose Land This Was
    Thanksgiving has a significant meaning for Americans, but an even more substantial meaning for Native Indians.  Black Friday is not just about pre-holiday sales, it is also Native American Heritage Day! Native Indian spirituality, tradition, and conservation ethics emphasize gratitude for creation, care for the environment, and recognition of the human need ...
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  • Autumn of Life

    October 30, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    Autumn of Life
    The best part of your life can be found when the trees change color to paint a most colorful and new perspective. By Larry Whiteley Autumn has always been my favorite season. There is something about its waning days of light and warmth. Colorful trees paint the landscape. A plethora of hunting ...
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  • Real Men Do Cry…Sometimes

    August 28, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    Real Men Do Cry...Sometimes
    My dad didn’t allow me to cry, but I cried when I shot my first bird.  The big boys don’t cry and real men don’t cry rule gradually faded away after my dad passed. Men need to know there is nothing wrong with showing emotions. That does not make them any less ...
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  • Incredible Backyard Nature Shows

    August 26, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    Incredible Backyard Nature Shows
    TV Nature Shows are great, but Backyard Nature Shows are Incredible Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels, Butterflies, Deer, and so much more…PEACE. Sunrise and Sunset are the best times to Sip a Coffee on a Quiet Chair in your Backyard. By Larry Whiteley For some of you, your only experience with nature is watching shows on ...
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  • Fishing, Family, Fun and Country Music! All in Branson, Missouri

    August 23, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Fishing, Family, Fun and Country Music! All in Branson, Missouri
    Country Music, Nature Trails, Fishing, Great Food, Museums, and the Aquarium on the Boardwalk. Klondike-like gold rush music boom started in the 1980s – it’s even better now. The Osage Indians were first here in Branson. Perhaps they were drawn here by the fantastic fishing.  By David Gray My old friend Larry Whiteley asked ...
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  • Their Life, My Lens – A TV Fishing Show for “Abled Kids”

    July 29, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Their Life, My Lens - A TV Fishing Show for "Abled Kids"
    Chasten Whitfield is a 23-year-old championship lady angler passionate about helping less fortunate others. “Their Life, My Lens” is a TV Show where Chasten Whitfield asks America to provide support to continue an empowering program.  “Chastenation” is the name of her non-profit program to empower the Abilities, Not Disabilities, of kids and ...
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  • Mother Nature and Outdoor Media meet at Lake Wilson, Kansas

    July 25, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Mother Nature and Outdoor Media meet at Lake Wilson, Kansas
    Where hospitality and nature meet hunters and fishers. Where walleye tournaments are common, smallmouth bass reach seven pounds, and bowfishing is fun after dark. Wilson Lake is a favorite with campers, hikers, bikers, hunters, paddlers, and water sports enthusiasts. By Jonathan Blumb and David Zumbaugh The Outdoor Communicators of Kansas held their spring conference ...
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  • A New Chapter in Saltwater Fishing: Catching Fish and Sharks in Charlotte Harbor, Florida

    July 7, 2023
    Forrest Fisher
    A New Chapter in Saltwater Fishing: Catching Fish and Sharks in Charlotte Harbor, Florida
    Advice #1: Seek expert help. The well-stocked Port Charlotte tackle shop called Fish’n Frank’s offers charter captain advice from local fishing specialists. Advice #2: Keep an optimistic focus. Share a grin and good questions to identify the best fishing methods. Advice #3: Tackle care. The legendary fish-filled backwaters of Charlotte Harbor demand that every angler ...
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  • A Fillet Knife to Love…from Knives of Alaska

    June 22, 2023
    Dave Barus
    A Fillet Knife to Love...from Knives of Alaska
    Flexibility, sharpness, perfect balance, and made in the U.S.A. Sure-fire handle grip, orange in color: It’s easy to find! A lifetime guarantee promotes how good it is before purchase.   By Forrest Fisher A newbie in my gear room would definitely notice that I like to collect knives. Each is handsome, and they can ...
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  • Spring is Ticking into Summer

    June 16, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Spring is Ticking into Summer
    Deer Ticks (Blacklegged Ticks  – Ixodes Scapularis) can carry Lyme Disease and are VERY TINY in physical size.  Protect yourself by becoming aware of their size and available repellents (Picaridin & Permethrin) that can work to keep ticks off of you and your loved ones. Learn what to do if you ...
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  • Toby Keith Acquires Iconic Fishing Brand: Luck E Strike

    June 9, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Toby Keith Acquires Iconic Fishing Brand: Luck E Strike
    Fishing Legend Jimmy Houston among Team Reviving Historic Company Luck E Strike: An American Original Since 1970 Redman Spinner will be 1st lure to lead new red/white/blue packaging and product line Singer, songwriter, and entertainer Toby Keith, pictured left, has acquired Luck E Strike, a bait and tackle brand name as ingrained with ...
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  • Mending Lives and Healing Hearts of Youth in Need

    June 9, 2023
    Bill Frye
    Mending Lives and Healing Hearts of Youth in Need
    We share and teach these principles: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Authority, Respect the Environment. We teach kids to build trust with adults and others. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches – Please consider helping us plant the seeds of a new life for troubled youth. By Bill Frye, President – Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, ...
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  • May 9, 2023
    Forrest Fisher
    The Hunting Wire is looking for Voice of Leadership Panelists  Special interest in voices from the guide/outfitting realm, ammunition communities, archery communities, local/state/federal agencies If you’re interested, send me an email at jay@theoutdoorwire.com The Hunting Wire team would like to thank you for helping us grow in 2023. We are bigger and better ...
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  • Calling ALL Professional Outdoor Communicators   

    April 29, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Calling ALL Professional Outdoor Communicators   
    Conference Event for Outdoor Storytellers: June 12-15, 2023 – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Learn “How-To” create Social Media links that generate Effective Distribution Relationships POMA members “Network with Industry” at this Annual Meeting/Learning Session By David Gray The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is a vibrant group of communicators that share content-creation ideas and foster ...
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  • Catching Saltwater Fish – Keep it Simple

    April 7, 2023
    Forrest Fisher
    Catching Saltwater Fish - Keep it Simple
    Light rods, light lines, artificial lures and lots of fish. Finding the forage and simulating their size and color was key. Savvy lures, special action-assist knots, using stealth – learning the how-to. Fun fishing near Pine Island, Florida. By Forrest Fisher Just before sunrise, it was still dark, I was greeted with a friendly handshake ...
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  • How to Prepare and Smoke Black Bear Backstraps

    April 3, 2023
    Dave Barus
    How to Prepare and Smoke Black Bear Backstraps
    I like Simple We all Like Delicious By Forrest Fisher Across the country where black bear hunting is allowed, harvesting a black bear means more than just a fabulous rug. Bear meat is delicious and healthy when properly cared for in the field and during transport and storage. Generally, bear meat tastes similar ...
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  • When Old Guys go Fishing – Tricks We Never Share Start with a Question

    March 30, 2023
    Forrest Fisher
    When Old Guys go Fishing - Tricks We Never Share Start with a Question
    Where to fish – an easy choice when you fish with old guys (the fish are in the water). Rigging and weighting plastic worms and alternatives. Lure selections, knot varieties, water depth: fishing factors that matter. By Forrest Fisher When young-minded friends meet on the water in Florida for a post-retirement gathering, life is ...
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  • Wacky Worms that LAST: Flip ‘em, Skip ‘em, but You Can’t Rip ‘em OFF

    March 8, 2023
    Forrest Fisher
    Wacky Worms that LAST: Flip ‘em, Skip ‘em, but You Can't Rip ‘em OFF
    Ever catch 10 bass on the same plastic worm? Nobody has! Be honest. BUT I JUST DID! Patent-pending plastic baits with TANTALIZING soft action, multiple color choices, scent-impregnated, chewy and DURABLE. Xstended Life Bait APEX STICK WORM from MTO Lure Company By Forrest Fisher When former Elite Series bass Pro, Darrin Schwenckbeck, ...
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  • Tasty Chicken Wings…It’s Football Playoff Finger-Food Time!

    January 18, 2023
    Dave Barus
    Tasty Chicken Wings...It's Football Playoff Finger-Food Time!
    Crispy chicken wings or meaty chicken drumsticks – perfect for football games! You can fry, grill, smoke, or bake the wings at the tailgate or the house. Dust your wings with Trail Dust, Cajun Cowboy, or Pineapple Siracha seasoning for more kick. The Hi Mountain Seasonings Chicken Wing Bundle (www.himtnjerky.com) has everything needed ...
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  • The Old Oak Tree

    January 6, 2023
    Larry Whiteley
    The Old Oak Tree
    The old giant Oak Tree was a friend to me and my family, and so many others.  For about 200 years, the old Oak Tree was here for the Osage Indians, the early settlers, the farmers, and us. With thousands of sunrise and sunset moments, this tree shared the character of our ...
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  • Outdoor Alabama’s Wild Eats Page…Find and Share Recipes

    December 23, 2022
    David Ranier
    Outdoor Alabama's Wild Eats Page...Find and Share Recipes
    More and more people are interested in wild table fare, which has made learning to hunt a priority. Outdoor Alabama gives everybody the opportunity to cook wild game with unique recipes. Outdoor Alabama gives everybody a place to share their best recipes. By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources If your hunting ...
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  • The Christmas Day Deer

    December 17, 2022
    Larry Whiteley
    The Christmas Day Deer
    An old deer, an old man, an old treestand, and the click of an old muzzleloader. Broken antler tips, a little slump to his back, a limp in his walk – it was a big old buck. The old man and the old deer looked at each other… By Larry Whiteley It was ...
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  • Pete’s Stories – Frog’s Croaking, Owls Hooting & Crickets Chirping

    December 8, 2022
    Larry Whiteley
    Pete's Stories - Frog’s Croaking, Owls Hooting & Crickets Chirping
    98 years young – US Army WWII veteran, full of life and laughs: Life Lessons for us all. Fish tales of the broken braid would keep everyone wide-eyed! Everyone needs to hear the stories about these amazing men and women veterans of the greatest generation. There are not many left. By Larry Whiteley I ...
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  • Nesting Season – Baby Birds in Rehab need Hands-On Support: Please Help Support Us. It’s Giving Tuesday!

    November 29, 2022
    Robin Jenkins - DVM
    Nesting Season – Baby Birds in Rehab need Hands-On Support: Please Help Support Us. It's Giving Tuesday!
    Peace River Wildlife Center – Punta Gorda, FL By Dr. Robin Jenkens Rehabilitating baby birds is no small feat. Baby birds must be fed 4 times per hour for 14 hours each day. We can save wildlife because people support our mission. Support baby bird rehabilitation (and other species), please donate or shop our online gift store. Follow ...
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  • “Age-Old” Goldfish Lures outsmart “Modern Day” fish!  Win Some FREE! See the story.

    November 17, 2022
    Dave Barus
    “Age-Old” Goldfish Lures outsmart “Modern Day” fish!  Win Some FREE! See the story.
    Al’s “Age-Old” Goldfish Lures are proven irresistible to hungry fish. Al’s Goldfish Spoons are Made-in-America! We need more of this. Al’s Goldfish Spoon is a tested and true fish-killer lure since 1952. Al’s Goldfish Spoon is available in multiple colors and 3/16 to 1-1/4 ounce sizes. Al’s Goldfish Lures are affordable (great holiday gift). By ...
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  • NYS Hunters are Safe, Responsible, and Respectful in the Big Game Woods – Season Opens Saturday – Nov. 19, 2022

    November 17, 2022
    Dave Barus
    NYS Hunters are Safe, Responsible, and Respectful in the Big Game Woods - Season Opens Saturday - Nov. 19, 2022
    Hunter Orange or Pink is required when hunting with a firearm in NYS – NYS Hunting Accidents in 2021 are the LOWEST ON RECORD. NYS Hunter Education information: Basic Rules of Hunter Safety. Chautauqua County is among the highest deer harvest areas in NYS. NYS Whitetail Deer are 100 percent CWD-FREE. More than 200,000 ...
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  • How to Choose the Perfect Fly Rod

    November 17, 2022
    Lacy Jo Jumper
    How to Choose the Perfect Fly Rod
    Find the Perfect Fly Rod FOR YOU. FISH SPECIES – a big factor in determining Fly Rod Selection. Rod Length, Line Weight, and Rod Action are among the CRITICAL CHOICE FACTORS. By Lacy Jo Jumper A thoughtfully-selected fly rod can make or break the on-the-water experience, and knowing which type you need isn’t ...
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  • Saying Grace, a Moment for Special Thanks

    October 30, 2022
    Larry Whiteley
    Saying Grace, a Moment for Special Thanks
    When grilling a steak from a deer, I think about that morning in the deer woods, it is special.  Cooking a wild turkey in my smoker, my mind travels back to a spring morning, a beautiful sunrise, the gobbles.  Saying grace before meals, among other things, is a way to remember God ...
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  • Must-Have Tools For Every Deer Hunter

    October 29, 2022
    Kristine Ostertag
    Must-Have Tools For Every Deer Hunter
    Here are some tools that I have found helpful and recommend that everyone review. The tools mentioned below are reliable and of excellent quality. If you are a first-time or veteran hunter, I hope this helps you decide on tools to consider for your hunting season.  By: Kristine Ostertag Your alarm goes off, ...
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  • Touch, See and Feel Undersea Life in Branson

    September 30, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Touch, See and Feel Undersea Life in Branson
    It starts with a short, virtual, 3D submarine adventure ride to the bottom of the sea…where you buckle up. Gain up-close and personal physical contact with a variety of friendly sea creatures in the touch pool.  Visit the Lionfish! They get their name from their long, colorful fin rays that resemble a ...
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  • Life Lessons from the Natural World

    September 16, 2022
    Bob Holzhei
    Life Lessons from the Natural World
    Early lessons in life help shape the future of our young people. Teachers can help.  My students taught me that nature and conservation are important in today’s world. The students brought in venison, rabbit, squirrel, and pheasant – suddenly, the world was a better place. By Bob Holzhei I was fortunate to grow up ...
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  • In Georgia, Time to start filling the freezer with venison!

    September 10, 2022
    Dave Barus
    In Georgia, Time to start filling the freezer with venison!
    Georgia allows hunters to harvest up to 10 antlerless deer and no more than two antlered deer. Deer of either sex may be taken with archery equipment at any time on private land during the deer season. To pursue deer in Georgia, hunters must have a valid hunting license, a big game ...
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  • Learn about Saltwater Fishing…for Kids, Adults (online/interactive fun game)

    September 9, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Learn about Saltwater Fishing...for Kids, Adults (online/interactive fun game)
    Get hooked on marine conservation with an interactive online game Easy to use, fun to watch, educational, instructive  For kids and adults By Forrest Fisher (in support of Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission for Educational Youth Outreach). As students return to the classroom for the new 2022 school year, educators and parents can ...
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  • Tazin Lake Lodge Guides Master the Midday Meal

    September 7, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Tazin Lake Lodge Guides Master the Midday Meal
    Shore lunch completes every Canadian fishing adventure. Canadian guide and foodie Kent Kulrich shares his secret shore lunch recipe. By Dr. Jason A. Halfen Waves lapping against the rocks, a crackling fire, and a delicious handcrafted meal of fresh fish, fried potatoes, and warm beans fuel the body and fill the soul. This ...
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  • Fishing is GREAT at Destination Niagara USA

    September 3, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Fishing is GREAT at Destination Niagara USA
    By Frank Campbell The final weekend of the Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Derby is this weekend, and Joe Miller of Honeoye is still leading for the $25,000 Grand Prize with a 28-pound, 14-ounce king salmon reeled in off Point Breeze in Orleans County. Both trout leaders changed this ...
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  • Casting the Caloosahatchee – Saltwater Fishing Fun

    July 25, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Casting the Caloosahatchee - Saltwater Fishing Fun
    Forage fish, predatory fish, wildlife, nature critters…and people in boats – all share in the bounty provided near Sanibel Island and nearby Estuaries.  Fishing friends gather, stories form and grow, grins occur, and life is good with fishing.  By Forrest Fisher As my grandson and I turned the corner to head toward the ...
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  • Smoker Drumsticks…Simply Delicious! Easy-to-do

    July 12, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Smoker Drumsticks...Simply Delicious! Easy-to-do
    Easy-to-do Simple ingredients By Forrest Fisher My grandson and I tried something new in the smoker getting ready for a Sunday family dinner celebration. Chicken drumsticks! A few weeks back, we found some huge chicken drumsticks at a local market in Arcadia, Florida. When we bought them, we vacuum-packed 13 of them ...
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  • Lock Horns with the Sun and Win 

    July 3, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Lock Horns with the Sun and Win 
    Hot Beach Day, 107 heat index…YOU NEED to chill with a cold beverage. Avoid sunstroke and heat exhaustion by staying hydrated. We found a lightweight carry-along friend to help ensure fun in the sun. By Forrest Fisher At 2 PM on July 2nd on a busy holiday weekend on a beach in Southwest ...
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  • When do Illinois Ladies Bag a GIANT Triple-Spur Turkey?

    May 28, 2022
    Dawn Redner
    When do Illinois Ladies Bag a GIANT Triple-Spur Turkey?
    Answer: During the 2022 Illinois turkey hunting season! 25-pound bird, 12-inch beard, double-triple spurs…UNREAL. Full camo shotgun, full camo boots and garb, 25-yards, aim, squeeze, shot – BANG…BIRD DOWN. A surreal moment after harvest, it will last me FOR ALL TIME. By Dawn Redner, with Forrest Fisher The Illinois turkey season was open and, honestly, ...
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  • A Lifetime of Blessings – Lady Luck and Annie

    May 15, 2022
    Dave Barus
    A Lifetime of Blessings - Lady Luck and Annie
    When do women outfish men?  Chilly air and morning fog make little difference.   Is it luck when you catch a limit…and you are the only woman around? When we talk to ourselves when fishing, are we talking to the fish too? A higher power? Annie shares her experiences and connections on the ...
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  • Grocery Shopping with My Best Friend

    April 7, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Grocery Shopping with My Best Friend
    By Larry Whiteley Have you been to the grocery store lately? I went with my wife the other day and was totally shocked. Usually, I don’t pay much attention to what she spends on groceries. Since it was just the two of us, I always figured it couldn’t cost too much. ...
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  • Ticks the Season! It’s Turkey Time

    March 29, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Ticks the Season! It’s Turkey Time
    By Bob Holzhei With tick season just a few weeks away, outdoor folks – especially turkey hunters, are preparing to sit their butts down in the woods. It might be good to know about the tick prevention safety guide that has been developed by Brian Anderson, who is from Iron Mountain, ...
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  • Shark Tooth Hunting – Peace River near Arcadia

    March 27, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Shark Tooth Hunting - Peace River near Arcadia
    Look for gravel on the bottom, shovel in, dig, lift, drop into a floating sifter, shake out the sand. Place your hand underneath the sifter and lift up slightly, look for the teeth. There they are! Place the teeth into a collection jar, get on to the next shovel-full.  It’s not unusual ...
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  • Handicapped Life in the Outdoors…WITHOUT Barriers

    March 26, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    A place designed for individuals with physical disabilities and their families. Big fish are waiting to greet you! Located on beautiful Lake Shebandowan about 50 miles west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, the newly modernized Wilderness Discovery Centre provides outdoor adventure for disabled persons. It’s all about sharing access to the wilderness ...
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  • Birds on the Fly…Bang…Puff – Making Powderful Memories

    March 21, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Birds on the Fly...Bang...Puff - Making Powderful Memories
    It’s a good idea before heading out – Discuss the obvious. At all times, treat the gun as if loaded. Go over the common rules – Embed them even if you know them. Assure to use the proper gauge and ammo type, check it twice. The shooter sequence  – The shotgun shell ...
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  • Simple Spinners Fool Smart Summer Fish – “Andy Magic!”

    March 1, 2022
    Forrest Fisher
    Simple Spinners Fool Smart Summer Fish - "Andy Magic!"
    Muskoka Lake Fishing Fun for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass Single-blade spinner rigs fool big and little fish…when presented in the “fish zone.” How-to, what-to, when-to with expert angler, Andy Wilbur, sharing one of his secrets. By Forrest Fisher You know, the older we get, the more we forget! I discovered ...
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  • An Outdoor Paradise for All Seasons

    January 17, 2022
    Dave Barus
    An Outdoor Paradise for All Seasons
    In Winter, the Switzerland Alpines can be found in Gaylord, Michigan – snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and river rafting peace and quiet In Summer, relax and unwind with camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, surf-boarding, wake-boarding…the list is long! All year round, enjoy the forests, fields, the peace of sinkhole lakes, ...
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  • Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will Honor a New Inductee

    January 5, 2022
    Dave Barus
    Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will Honor a New Inductee
    Conservationist & Outdoor Journalist, U.S. Navy Veteran. Host of the Great Ozark Outdoors from 1976 to the present. Public Relations Manager for Bass Pro Shops for 23 years. By Dave Barus You might say that Larry Whiteley is a common and uncommon, outdoors Christian man. You would be correct, but there is so much more. ...
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  • The WAR. The WOODS. The FAMILY. The STORY.

    October 30, 2021
    Larry Whiteley
    The WAR. The WOODS. The FAMILY. The STORY.
    By Larry Whiteley      When he came back from war over 55 years ago, he never wanted to touch another gun. He never wanted to smell gunsmoke in the air. He never wanted to see blood staining the ground again. Family and friends knew he had served in the military but ...
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  • A Lucky Little Boy

    August 12, 2021
    Larry Whiteley
    A Lucky Little Boy
    By Larry Whiteley He sure is lucky, this 4-year old little boy asleep in his bed. He’s going fishing for the first time today. Mom promised him she and dad would take him if he kept his toys picked up. Even though some toys are just pushed under the bed or ...
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  • Mulligans…In the Woods, On the Crik’s – Do it Again!

    July 21, 2021
    Dave Barus
    Mulligans can offer new and better opportunity for the next time. Mulligans are do overs, but why not do the good things over too! Keep the grins and giggles nearby, God wants us to share those too. By Larry Whiteley Simply put, a mulligan is a “do-over” in the game of golf. Hit a ...
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  • Shark Tooth Hunting in the Peace River – Florida

    May 3, 2021
    Dave Barus
    Shark Tooth Hunting in the Peace River - Florida
    Take a good cooler for food and beverages – protect yourself and friends from dehydration. Gear includes a 15” x 24” gravel sifter, shovel and shark tooth collection jar. Wear sneakers or beach shoes, pack a cell phone, emergency toilet paper, venom-extraction kit – and tell someone where you will be for ...
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  • A Talk with Dad

    April 12, 2021
    Larry Whiteley
    A Talk with Dad
    Was it the owls and crickets, or the stream flowing nearby…that brought dad back into mind? The old days and the days of today, there was love in both places, but so different. It’s something about campfire smoke in the morning at sunrise, it makes your eyes wanna cry. By Larry Whiteley    He ...
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  • GRABBIN’ SUCKERS…Fun from the Old Days

    March 13, 2021
    Larry Whiteley
    GRABBIN’ SUCKERS…Fun from the Old Days
    A story about fun times from way back when I was a kid and nothing was complicated, nothing was new – and people were people through and through. By Larry Whiteley Grabbin’ suckers is age-old fun, nothing complicated, nothing new. Just ask the folks from Nixa, MO. It goes back to a ...
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  • Remarkable Hunting – Lightning, Rain, one Old Barn and one Old Deer

    December 27, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Remarkable Hunting - Lightning, Rain, one Old Barn and one Old Deer
    As I sat there, I thought, “Deer hunting is about sunrises and sunsets, the wildlife that go about their daily routines not knowing you are there. It’s about all the memories you make with family and friends or alone in a barn.” By Larry Whiteley The forecast for opening day of the ...
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  • 4-PLAY for Christmas! …A Love Story

    November 20, 2020
    Dave Barus
    Woodsy turkey call sounds combine screech and scratch controls Henry C. Gibson and Eric Steinmetz each provided sound innovations about 120 years apart Tone and tune change in one box that allows clucking, purring, yelping and cackling is about pure genius  By Larry Whiteley Now some of you probably read that headline, and your ...
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  • The Old Man in the Mirror

    September 3, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    The Old Man in the Mirror
    Hunting, fishing, frog-giggin’ and sucker -grabbin’ Freckles, frowns, wrinkles and specks of gray…is winter here? Kids, grandkids, heartwarming memories…thank you Lord.  Pass it on.   By Larry Whiteley      He was up early getting ready to pick up his son to go deer hunting. He had brushed his teeth and was washing his face. ...
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  • The Last Cast

    July 10, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    The Last Cast
    Sunrise, Sunset, Starshine…life-long breathtaking moments Family, Fishing, Memories, Doctors…and Reality  Radiation, Chemo…Time to Re-Rig  By Larry Whiteley He was alone on the lake. The sunrise was breathtaking. He had seen lots of mornings but none this beautiful. His first cast landed near some bushes. He felt the thump and set the hook. The largemouth ...
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  • The Eagle Sees the Round Rainbow

    July 2, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    The Eagle Sees the Round Rainbow
    Eagles are an American Icon Eagles signified majestic strength from the ancient times of Babylon, Egypt and Rome Eagles are part of Native American tribe mythology Eagles…respect, honor, tradition, nature, awe. By Larry Whiteley The bald eagle’s role as our nation’s symbol goes back to 1782 when it was added to the Great Seal of ...
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  • It’s Amazing what can Happen…When you Teach a Boy to Shoot a Bow

    June 30, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    It’s Amazing what can Happen...When you Teach a Boy to Shoot a Bow
    Mentors play an important role in our outdoor heritage and future By Larry Whiteley David Merrill grew up hiking, fishing, and camping in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. It was an amazing place where a young David would discover many life experiences in the great outdoors as he roamed through the mountains and valleys ...
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  • Coming Home to Fletcher Lake Lodge…OPEN after June 21st

    May 25, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Coming Home to Fletcher Lake Lodge…OPEN after June 21st
    Loons, Lynx, Trophy Fish…Unforgettable Fun at Fletcher Lake Lodge, Canada Arrive by air (bush plane) from Kenora, Ontario…exciting and fun! Visitors find hugs, smiles, peace, quiet…and great food By Larry Whiteley Between fishing for and catching trophy walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and musky, there are sightings of moose, bear, lynx, bald eagles, fantastic ...
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  • Branson Fishing Lakes rank among BEST-IN-AMERICA

    May 23, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Branson Fishing Lakes rank among BEST-IN-AMERICA
    World class fishing is found everyday in the famous Tri-Lakes region of southwest Missouri. Lake Taneycomo, Table Rock Lake & Bull Shoals Lake offer trout, bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, perch and more. Visitors discover affordable family fun, family fishing, family entertainment and restful accommodations.  By Larry Whiteley Where can you go and fish three ...
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  • Family Entertainment, Visit the Great Branson Indoors and Outdoors

    May 23, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Family Entertainment, Visit the Great Branson Indoors and Outdoors
    Endless adventure with hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, bass and trout fishing, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, spelunking, rock climbing and more. Visit public parks, resorts, campgrounds, forests or one of Branson’s three crystal clear lakes. Water ski, boat or go bass fishing at Table Rock Lake, or kayak and ...
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  • BOOTS that bring your FAMILY out for a WALK…LOWA Boots

    May 5, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    BOOTS that bring your FAMILY out for a WALK...LOWA Boots
    After comfort and wearability, there is only long-lasting comfort and long-lasting wearability By Larry Whiteley My family has several traditions: The opening day of firearms deer season, going fishing the last day of trout season, hunting for morel mushrooms and looking for shed deer antlers, and more. A different kind of a ...
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  • Tim “The Tool Man” Would Love This

    April 21, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Tim “The Tool Man” Would Love This
    I’ve had lots of knife sharpeners in my life, but thanks to my new Work Sharp…I don’t need them anymore It has 4 different sharpening angles depending on the type of knife and 5 flexible belts from extra-coarse to extra-fine By Larry Whiteley My favorite TV show of all-time is “Home Improvement” ...
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  • Escaping the Pandemic, Alone in the Wild

    April 21, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Escaping the Pandemic, Alone in the Wild
    At nighttime, there is nothing more relaxing than the sound of rain making music on my canvass tent When thunder rumbled, turkeys gobbled at the sound. I smiled. I looked to the west and saw what I was looking for. A rainbow. By Larry Whiteley It’s 5 am on an April morning. I sit ...
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  • A Special Gift for a Special Young Lady

    April 18, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    A Special Gift for a Special Young Lady
    A special gift – protection and peace for grandpa’s mind – for a very special young lady The Kimber Micro 9 measures a little over 6 inches in length and 4 inches in height  Aluminum frame, steel slide – it weighs a little less that a pound with an empty magazine By Larry Whiteley My ...
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  • GET READY for Next DEER SEASON right now – HERE’s HOW

    March 27, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    GET READY for Next DEER SEASON right now - HERE's HOW
    New hunting land…I saw 33 deer on one day, 57 deer on another day, here’s how. Controlling your body odor is critical, there is only one good way, most critical. Trail cam’s that talk with remote pictures can help us map out deer kill zones. By Larry Whiteley You are probably thinking why ...
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  • Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of Kids Today? We Can.

    February 19, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    Can We Make a Difference in the Lives of Kids Today? We Can.
    As responsible sportsmen, we need to share our outdoor skills with more kids As Christians, we need to consider our choices in order to bring kids closer to life through the outdoors As neighbors to each other, let’s take the extra time to help kids find fun away from electronics and TV By ...
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  • The Sounds of Nature, THEY CALL US BACK…to the Wild

    January 23, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    The Sounds of Nature, THEY CALL US BACK...to the Wild
    Is that the haunting howl of the wolf or the call of a loon? Can you ever forget that buck grunt in a November woods or a turkey gobble on a spring morning? The sounds of nature are everywhere in the wild if we just take the time to listen. By Larry Whiteley There ...
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  • My How Things Have Changed

    January 16, 2020
    Larry Whiteley
    My How Things Have Changed
    As kids, we would check down the outhouse hole for snakes and spiders before sitting down We drank cow milk from our cow, then churned the cream into butter I rode my imaginary horse through the fields and climbed the hills in search of adventure By Larry Whiteley My early years were spent on ...
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  • Text Message from a Grandson

    October 8, 2019
    Larry Whiteley
    Text Message from a Grandson
    By Larry Whiteley I was working on a turkey fan mount in my workshop this past spring when I suddenly heard the sound of a turkey hen talking to me. I jumped and for a slight moment, I thought it was a hen coming to get me because I had taken ...
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  • Wow! Why didn’t I think of that?

    August 19, 2019
    Larry Whiteley
    Wow! Why didn't I think of that?
    New Gear for Outdoor Sportsmen By Larry Whiteley Have you ever seen a new outdoor product come out on the market and think to yourself, I wish I had thought of that? I sure have! Here are several innovative products that companies have developed to help make your outdoor adventures even better. Lure ...
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  • After the Fall – Saying Goodbye

    May 16, 2019
    Larry Whiteley
    After the Fall - Saying Goodbye
    By Larry Whiteley It sure is getting foggy. I’m not sure I could even see a deer sneaking through the woods in this stuff. Oh well, I just love being out here sitting in my stand, even if I don’t see a deer. It’s a great time to be alone with ...
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  • CAMPING in the GREAT OUTDOORS, So Good For Your Soul!

    April 19, 2019
    Larry Whiteley
    Sensible gear to avoid bugs, mice, snakes makes camping lots more fun Choices for a truck tent, comfy pad, pillow and the right sleeping bag  By Larry Whiteley The beauty of nature can easily be missed if you’re not out there camping in our great outdoors. Even if it is cool, cold, rainy, ...
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  • BOONE & BO…Born to Hunt Together

    November 7, 2017
    Larry Whiteley
    BOONE & BO...Born to Hunt Together
    Boone and Bo…squirrel hunters that lived for the next day, every day The autumn of their years – a special story to my grampa and his dog Lessons for every generation to pass down By Larry Whiteley Bo was a beagle and beagles are usually rabbit dogs, but he was all squirrel dog and ...
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