Just about any kid that grew up near a pond or stream has had encounters with the terrifying Crawfish! Also called Crayfish, Crawdad or Mudbug in different parts of the country, this little bugger h...
Of the many romantic getaway ideas that couples have in order to spend more time together, camping is one of the most popular. Camping with your girlfriend or boyfriend brings images of tranquil fores...
Have you ever gone camping or backpacking and had all the best equipment from your local Bass Pro Shops or REI and thought you were completely prepared for the trip, only to find that once you were ou...
What Sleeping Bag is Right for You? Your search for the best sleeping bag does not end at price or brand name, but instead includes several factors that must be considered before choosing a sleeping ...
For many centuries ice fishing has been a fun, enjoyable, and productive activity during the long, cold months of winter. Unlike the summer months where you must fight the mosquitoes along with the ma...
There is not a year that goes by where friends coming down for a short vacation to escape from the wicked, evil northern winters don’t ask the question what beaches in the Florida Keys are the best ...
Using a .22 caliber rifle to go monster Hog hunting is just wrong, and potentially dangerous. This is the speech I gave 2 young hunters on a tract of private land I frequent in South Central Florida. ...
It may seem on the surface that hunting and wildlife conservation are activities which conflict with each other. After all, the hunting of species such as deer and ducks diminishes their numbers which...
What to Look for When Purchasing a Trail Cam Trail cameras, game cams, or trail cams are not just for hunters who are tracking deer in the area. They have other uses that can be quite ben...
There are advantages to taking a winter camping trip starting with the fact that there are no bugs or large crowds to contend with on your adventure. However, you will need to be prepared if you want ...
Sometimes the fishing experience is not so much about what you catch but more about the method you choose to target a species. Some people prefer fly fishing while others stick with more conventional ...
Busted! That’s the thought that goes through my mind on those occasions that I see a beautiful buck walking down a game trail towards my tree stand with his head down feeding on whatever may be alon...
Many of you living along the coasts of Florida have seen posters going up advertising an upcoming Lionfish derby. You may be scratching your head and trying to remember if the fish you saw at the aqua...
"The Initiation" “What the heck was I thinking!?” Those were the words that echoed in my head as I sat shivering in the dark against a large...
It’s almost 90 degrees outside and you are sitting on your front porch sipping on an iced tea, dreaming about that huge Buck that stayed just outside of your range last fall. While your entire famil...