The tip of my pole wiggled ever so slightly. Then again. It was a telltale sign that a puny perch was working my lure below. But before I could wisp the jig away, I hooked a striped predator that barely out-measured my bait. As I yanked the fish out of the hole, it was intercepted by my fishing partner for the day — Clam pro staffer Dave Genz. Genz, of course, is a modern ice fishing pioneer. He invented the Fish Trap ... Xem chi tiết
6 Top New Deer Rifles for 2017 | Deer & Deer Hunting
Hunters in the market for a new rifle have ample choices with the release of plenty of capable firearms this year. Here are six top deer rifles that caught our eye and are more than ready to chase whitetails. The curtains have been drawn on the outdoor shows and, expect for stragglers, pretty much all of 2017’s new guns have hit the scene. This includes a fairly good selection of new deer rifles just salivating for the opening ... Xem chi tiết
How Effective Are Deer Whistles to Avoid Vehicle Collisions?
Do the bumper-mounted deer whistles sold to help alert whitetails really work? I’ve never been involved in a deer-vehicle accident — knock on wood — despite having driven for almost 65 years. Had a few close calls, but have never hit one; hope I never do. According to Utah State University professor Michael Conover, 1.5 million motorists, annually, are not so fortunate. Many methods have been proposed to reduce deer-vehicle ... Xem chi tiết
The Top 3 Factors That Affect Whitetail Fawn Survival | Deer & Deer Hunting
It’s hard for whitetail hunters to get excited about deer during late spring. If anything, most of them are out chasing longbeards. The closest they probably come to thinking about deer is when they plant their spring food plots. But late spring is when a potential “Booner” could be making its appearance in the form of a newborn fawn. But as this year’s fawns hit the ground, it’s important to consider the factors that will ... Xem chi tiết
Best Scents to Use During the Rut
Ask 100 dedicated deer hunters about their experiences with deer scents, and you’ll probably get as many different anecdotes on how they perform for them … or don’t. Undoubtedly, you have several experiences of your own that guide you in your deer scent selection and application. Much as we wish there was a magic bullet for bringing in big bucks during the rut, the fact is that we’re always dealing with variables out of our ... Xem chi tiết