May 10, 2025
Dave Barus

With spring rain and wind, staying warm and dry requires planning.
When hunting: Stay free of deer ticks, learn about using Permethrin, Picaridin, and Rynoskin.
Hunting or Fishing: Keep your feet dry and warm. Check out Vaprtrek insulated boots and light Merino wool socks.
By Forrest Fisher
It has been an excellent year for ...
Read More >> May 8, 2025
Dave Barus

The first full moon of spring is also known as the “Pink Moon” – can it affect fishing? Yes.
The fishing gear technology includes forward-facing sonar, which may be the latest and greatest tool for finding fish.
A simple wire spreader rig, 1-ounce sinker, and size 2 or 4 thin wire hooks ...
Read More >> March 30, 2025
Dave Barus

Steelhead Alley in Chautauqua County, NY offers 5 streams with tributaries off each of these for steelhead angler choices.
The streams rise and fall – low water moves the fish back to the lake, rainfall brings them back in. Multiple priods of “great fishing” occur.
By Forrest Fisher
The southern shoreline of ...
Read More >> March 29, 2025
Dave Barus

Mature bald eagles are numerous across the USA today. There are reaosns why.
Nature is as nature is, sometimes ruthless and uncaring. Volunteers and trained staff can help balance the imbalance when it happens. Read the story.
By Forrest Fisher
No, not rock, paper, scissors! This was a serious story that ended well. ...
Read More >> March 26, 2025
Larry Whiteley

By Larry Whiteley
I saw a sign the other day that said – And God said, I will send them without wings so no one suspects they are angels. It also had a big paw print on it. Our family and most of you would agree that dogs are angels without ...
Read More >> March 5, 2025
Dave Barus

Gunmaker’s charitable branch, Guns for Great Causes, aims to give back and balance the narrative about firearm manufacturers
Henry Repeating Arms has donated over $3.5 million through Guns For Great Causes endeavors.
Compiled by Forrest Fisher
Henry Repeating Arms was started by Louis and Anthony Imperato in Brooklyn, New York, in 1996. The ...
Read More >> February 18, 2025
Dave Barus

When used correctly, a Hunter Safety System Harness provides Fall-Arrest protections to keep the hunter safe up and down.
The best part of the day is when we return home to our family safe and sound and you say, “Hey guys, I need your help to clean this deer.”
By Forrest Fisher
Common ...
Read More >> February 11, 2025
Dave Barus

Read the story – Despite their past, foster children raised with kindness, love, the outdoors, family and Christianity become very special children.
Special children are found through adoption and foster care – they grow together through campfires, family smores and the outdoors.
Share fishing, archery, raising chickens and farm animals, target shooting, ...
Read More >> February 7, 2025
Dave Barus

Ever try wild turkey curry sandwich, rendezvous stew, herb-marinated pheasant skewers, beer battered smelt tacos, or ginger catfish stir-fry? Here is how, read below.
Recipes derived by top chefs from across the world that teach readers how to make a variety of incredibly delicious meals and snacks.
Steve Rinella shares the how-to…visit ...
Read More >> January 28, 2025
Dave Barus

Snakes in Florida and elsewhere are part of life, if you hike, hunt or camp in wilderness areas – go prepared.
You’ll need comfortable, waterproof boots to insure your safety in thick brush and swampland.
Medical treatment for a venomous snakebite can exceed $100,000 – the cost of protective boots is an ...
Read More >> January 28, 2025
David Gray

Islamorada Tournament benefits the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, an organization working to restore these and other species.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa event honors two U.S. Military Veterans in celebration of Veteran’s Day each year.
The tournament runs from the Bass Pro Islamorada Marina and features backcountry fishing for 5 species of fish: ...
Read More >> January 2, 2025
Dave Barus

There is increased bear activity in many areas across the USA. Learn how to “Be aware.”
Negative outcomes can result when a bear is caught off guard.
Be safe, learn how to make your presence known when hiking or hunting in bear country.
By Kim Emery
At the 2025 Archery Trade Association (ATA) ...
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