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The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Setup   -  2/21/2012

Global Outfitters Selects the "Best of the Best" for Turkey Hunting Setup
By Joe Wieczorek
Back in the early 1900's ol' Joe didn't have many rules or much technology to help him almost eradicate the Wild Turkey population. Most likely, Joe used a rifle to pluck turkeys from the roost in bunches. How much times have changed! Modern wildlife management practices and conservation laws have helped bring back this national treasure to record numbers. But, none of this keeps hunters and manufacturers from searching for the best equipment and technology to give them the edge while turkey hunting.
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ATV Vs. Tractor for Food Plot - Part 3   -  2/13/2012

Deciding whether to use a tractor or ATV to prepare a wildlife food plant is a big decision to make and the decision may have a lot to do with the success or failure of the food plot. When the decision is made to go ahead and use an ATV on a food plot that is not suitable for ATV ground breaking, the results is usually a very poor job of seedbed preparation.
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Doninate Bird   -  2/10/2012

"The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Setup"
By Sam Hall

I hear, that somewhere out there someone is working a dominate bird;

12" beard, spurs over an inch and a third - least that's what I've heard.

I hear that a man went grey just past last spring;

He wanted that turkey more than anything!

He's been tossing and turning eleven long months,

Reliving each and every one of those unsuccessful hunts.

Now it's that time of year, and Spring is near;

He's been searching and gathering up all the latest turkey hunting gear.

Says this is going to be his year --- says that ol' Tom should live in fear!

I believe he should --- based on what I hear!

10 Ways to Catch the Biggest Crappie of Your Life   -  1/14/2012

By John E. Phillips

* Take Slabs in Treetops: A large tree lying in the water is a potential crappie hot spot. Look to the center of that treetop for a narrow opening between branches, and try to hit it. Retrieving the crappie out of that hole may be difficult, but big crappie are caught by those willing to fight for them.

Rhinos and Mulies   -  1/10/2012

By Bob Humphrey

Success, it is said, is where opportunity meets preparation. The preparation part means being ready mentally, physically and mechanically. You practice with your firearm to become familiar with it, and ensure it and you will be ready if and when the opportunity arises. You anticipate how your will react. Still, you can never really be completely prepared, particularly when game takes you by surprise.

The .45/70 Government: Effective within Its Limitations   -  1/9/2012

By: Richard Mann

Let me say this up front, I like the 45-70. With proper loads it is suitable for anything on the planet. I currently own one .45-70 Marlin 1895 SBL fitted with an XS Lever Rail which includes a ghost ring rear and post front sight. There is also a variable powered Leupold Scout Scope attached in quick release rings. I really like this rifle but I also understand that the .45-70 is not a do everything rifle.

Tell me about Heritage Quest   -  1/5/2012

By Hunter Worth

Heritage Quest is all around us. It has been here since the Maker painted His canvas with shades of blue, green and brown, creating Earth.

Fighting Swordfish with Captain Johnny Greene in the Fall   -  1/4/2012

By John E. Phillips

Editor's Note: Captain Johnny Greene of the "Intimidator," based at Orange Beach Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, often takes his customers on 2-day, overnight trips to catch many varieties of offshore fish available.

Guts, Grit and Glory   -  1/3/2012

Inside the Mind of a Bowhunter

Friend and owner of Hardcore Huntin' Music, Steve Conover says it best in a song from his Hardcore Huntin' Hits CD entitled Real Tree Hugger. "Rise, kill and eat. That's good enough for me. It's a tree huggin' way of life.
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Heritage Quest Badges for Accomplishments   -  12/27/2011

Heritage Quest Merit Program

Build a wood duck box, earn a badge. Find sustainable habitat to hang the box, earn another. Like conservation, the opportunities for our youth at Heritage Quest to earn badges are limitless.
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Winter is Snow Season   -  12/26/2011

By Bob Humphrey

Winter is here and snows blanket much of the country, even as far south as Texas. They come on northern winds and cover the open fields with a blanket of white. But the snows I'm referring to aren't the kind you shovel. They're the kind you shoot - snow geese.
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Keep Records to Manage Habitat properly   -  12/26/2011

By J. Wayne Fears

"We plant food plots, but still don't have big bucks on our property," is a statement wildlife biologists hear often. Far too many property owners, and hunting clubs who lease land, think that just planting food plots is all there is to having big bucks. This is far from the truth! There are many steps that must be taken to have big bucks and one of the first is to start a record keeping system on the deer harvested.

The wildlife professional who guides you down the road to having big bucks needs an annual record of the deer taken, the more years the better, before making long-term management recommendations for your property.

Nikon Spot-On:Stupid Simple Ballistic Software   -  12/25/2011

By Richard Mann

The best way to learn the trajectory of your bullet is to shoot at long range. That's not an easy option for many shooters so we rely on ballistic reticles, drop charts or ballistic software to help us reach out and get hits. External ballistics - the flight of the bullet between barrel and target - is just a physics problem. Yes, it's a complicated physics problem but there's always a mathematical solution. Nikon has simplified this math problem so anyone can work it.

How to Catch the Biggest Bass in Any Lake by Bass-Fishing Professional   -  12/23/2011

By John E. Phillips

To catch the biggest bass in any lake, a fisherman must study the lake, the other anglers and the baits most-often used to pinpoint the high-pressure fishing regions. Then you'll know the target sites where many sportsmen are fishing and the depths of water that most of their baits are covering. For instance, visible targets like points that look as though they will hold bass, or trees and bushes close to shore are places any bass fisherman will point out and say, "I bet bass are there." However, I search for areas to locate big bass, like an isolated stump well-off the bank that you only can find by crashing a crankbait into it. I'll also look for a segment of water where baits aren't being run-through. For instance, if most anglers are fishing deep-diving crankbaits or plastic worms that cover the bottom and buzzbaits and top-water lures that run along the surface, I'll fish a medium-diving crankbait. This region is obviously not getting any pressure, so big bass should be holding there.

Sighting-In: Keep it Simple   -  12/21/2011

By Kevin Reese

When considering hunter ethics, the most important element beyond the scope of wildlife conservation and habitat preservation is shot placement. Good bowhunters understand this critical ingredient and practice year round to ensure their prey receive nothing short of best efforts from confident, ethical integrity-minded sportsmen.

The .30 Remington AR: Overlooked and Underrated   -  12/20/2011

By Richard Mann

I was exited from the get go about the .30 Remington AR because it finally established the AR 15 as a true big game rifle. Sure, there are AR 10s out there but have you picked one up? They're heavy! All the virtues of the AR 15; like its serviceability, accuracy, reliability and most notably, its lightweight, are what make it even more special when chambered for the .30 Remington AR.

Restoring Old Apple Trees   -  12/19/2011

By J. Wayne Fears

Many of the better hunting properties available today were once farms. Often the area around the old farmstead is grown up, almost a jungle, and the fields and old pastures are in planted pine or CRP grass. Unless the old farm house is good enough for a camp, the farmstead is ignored, sometimes for years, until the landowner wants to spend the money to have the area cleaned up and planted in something that produces cash.

I teach you, You teach me, WE LEARN TOGETHER   -  12/19/2011

By Hunter Worth

At Heritage Quest, the mentors are not only teachers, but also students. In life, we are forever learning. The knowledge of our elder mentors will trickle down through the ranks of junior mentors and then on to the kids.

The Battle of Bull Run on the Gulf Coast Lasts Until January   -  12/16/2011

By: John E. Phillips

As the sun clawed its way out of the Gulf of Mexico to brighten-up the skies and push-away the darkness, I could see that the silhouettes at the end of the pier included both men and women with their rods bent like question marks in the air. "The bulls are running!" one man yelled to encourage anglers to cast their rods out in the direction of his line to hook-up the school of redfish. The red drum, also known as redfish, were moving-out of the deep water and close to the shore at the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, Alabama, as they chased schools of baitfish. The very-big bull redfish that weigh from 12- to over 30-pounds each are showing-up all along the Upper Gulf of Mexico coastline, making their winter run near shore during the last week of November and beginning of December. Several methods will catch these bull reds.

Cold Weather Bowhunting   -  12/14/2011

Seven Tips Every Extreme Hunter Should Know
By Kevin Reese

Cold weather bowhunting offers great opportunities to see and harvest some of our nation's finest trophies in some of the most pristine environments on the planet; however, doing so comes at a price. Do you have what it takes to stand up against brutal subzero conditions? Hunting deer in some of Montana's most brutal, bone-chilling environments, where survival is dependent on preparation and on the fly decision making has taught me some valuable lessons. Here are the top seven:

Beware the Grim Reaper   -  12/13/2011

By Bob Humphrey

As a new products specialist I get to test out a lot of new stuff in the field, where it really matters. Over the coming weeks I'll be sharing with Global Outfitters fans some of the stuff I've had a chance to use out in the woods this fall. This week we'll look at broadheads

Squirrel Rifles: At Every Price Point   -  12/12/2011

By Richard Mann

I was five years old sitting beside my father with a .410 shotgun in my lap watching squirrels running a muck for nuts. And, I was out of ammunition. I don't remember how many times I fired but my shoulder was sore. On the way back to camp I asked if I could use the .22 rifle next time. Dad said, "I reckon so." I did and never looked back. No more shotgunning squirrels for me!

Catching Crappie in Colder Weather   -  12/9/2011

Editor's Note: Although many crappie fishermen don't fish in the colder months, numbers of crappiers are very successful at this time of the year.

Food Plot Poaching   -  12/8/2011

J. Wayne Fears

Food plots planted near public roads or near property lines invite poaching and I am hearing from a number of readers who have trespass problems. I have an e-mail from one Global Outfitters reader who has planted turnips in a food plot within sight of a county road. It is not poachers who are coming in on his food plot, it is turnip lovers.

Christmas Gifts That Keep on Giving   -  12/7/2011

By Bob Humphrey

The holiday season is upon us and it's time to start shopping for the outdoorsmen or women in your family. As you make out your shopping list, you might think about giving a gift that provides benefits far above and beyond the recipient. Here's a few suggestions.

Chip off the Ol' Block!   -  12/6/2011

A Bowhunter's Legacy By Kevin Reese

We snuck around the outcropping of mesquites then froze in our tracks. I looked back at my huntin' buddy and put my finger to my lips. Shhhh. Slowly pushing through the briars brought us to a clearing where our prey its destiny. My buddy stayed behind me, holding onto my shirt to keep his balance. I steadied my bow and came to full draw. I could feel my buddy's excitement building as he wringed the back of my shirt. Thwack! The jackrabbit ran frantically through the briars but escape was futile; he piled up a short 15 yards away. I turned and fell to my knees as my buddy rushed in for a high-five, "Congrats, dad!" The hug that followed was a reminder of one of few bigger-than-life reasons we fight so fiercely to protect our outdoor heritage.

Are You Missing Shots?   -  12/5/2011

Maybe It's Your Trigger.

By Richard Mann

There are three main points of interface between you and your rifle; the stock on your shoulder and in your hands, your eye and its view through the scope or sights and your finger and the trigger. All three are important. If you cannot hold a rifle comfortably, you cannot shoot it well. If you cannot see your target you cannot hit it. And, if your finger and the trigger do not get along, you'll miss.

How to Find Crappie on a New Lake Anytime   -  12/2/2011

By: John E. Phillips

Editor's Note: With the strategies you'll learn this week, you can develop a game plan on how to fish a new lake and find a large number of potential crappie hot spots.

ATV Vs. Tractor for Food Plot - Part 1   -  12/1/2011

By J. Wayne Fears

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is in regards to using an ATV for planting a food plot is, "Can I use my ATV to plant food plots or should I invest in a tractor?" The condition of the ground to be broken up, the power your ATV has and the equipment you have to break the soil all has to be taken into consideration to answer that question.

One of Hunting's Most Common Mistakes   -  11/30/2011

By Bob Humphrey

I get to spend a lot of time in hunting camps around the country with professional guides whose clients run the gamut from experienced veterans to rank amateurs. Because it's such a popular topic, I invariably ask what are some of

the most common mistakes their hunters make.

Bowfishing: A Tough Way to Fish!   -  11/29/2011

By Kevin Reese

I don't get too write to many pursuit articles so I thought I'd take the liberty here in my column to pour one out on y'all! Enjoy.

Scout / Hunting Rifle Workout   -  11/28/2011

Shoot Better
By: Richard Mann

The Scout Rifle, as conceived by Gunsite founder Jeff Cooper, was supposed to be a short, light, handy rifle, with sufficient power and range to accomplish any reasonable task in the hands of a skillful rifleman. To me, a Scout rifle is sort of a cross between a battle rifle and a hunting rifle; a rifle that would excel in both applications - a multi-purpose rifle.

Loading Lever Actions   -  11/22/2011

Smooth & Easy Like
By Richard Mann

The lever-action rifle is America's most iconic firearm and possibly the most popular deer rifle in the world. Funny thing; a lot of folks don't know how to load one. The lever-action is such a popular rifle and has been around so long, you'd think they'd be teaching the proper manual of arms for this rifle in junior high schools.

Fantasy Fishing Trip with DOA Lures' Founder & President Mark Nichols   -  11/21/2011

By: John E. Phillips

Editor's Note: Mark Nichols, president and founder of DOA Lures in Stuart, Florida, provided a fantastic day of fishing at Big Mud Creek in St. Lucie, Florida that would be every angler's dream fishing trip.

The .223 Remington   -  11/17/2011

Versatile and Dependable
By: Richard Mann

An experienced gun writer once asked me what I thought was the best hunting bullet. I responded that it was, without question, the .224 caliber, 60 grain Nosler Partition. He gave me a dumbfounded look and I continued, explaining that it is an engineering marvel to create a partitioned bullet that small but still capable of providing results so effective and consistent.

An Ounce of Prevention: Listen, Scout & Know Before You Go!   -  11/16/2011

An Ounce of Prevention: Listen, Scout & Know Before You Go!
By Kevin Reese

I knew I was going to be hunting there and had the time to go. He even invited me to help check stands, etc. but I declined; I was simply too busy. The result of my inability to "make time" was the excruciating hunt I describe for you below.

Removing Stumps From a Food Plot   -  11/15/2011

By J. Wayne Fears
What you have heard about using deer to remove small stumps is correct in many cases. By making each stump an artificial salt lick, in time, the deer will keep digging until they dig the stump up. The best time to start the process is in the summer.
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Selecting A Youth Rifle   -  11/14/2011

By Bob Humphrey

There are many rewarding aspects to being a parent but one of the biggest for me was being able to introduce my kids to hunting. They started, like most kids, plinking with .22s, then graduated, first to a .410, then to a 20 gauge shotgun. When it came time to hunt big game, I needed a rifle.

Catching Niagara Falls Salmon and Smallmouths with Ernie Calandrelli   -  11/11/2011

By John E. Phillips

When you say the words Niagara Falls, most people think of one of the world's greatest honeymoon spots where newlyweds go to watch millions of gallons of water flow over a precipice and crash into the river below. However, when I hear the words Niagara Falls, I think of Ernie Calandrelli, big salmon and tons of smallmouths.

Bushnell Elite 6500 1.25 - 8 X 32mm   -  11/10/2011

A Riflescope for an AR Hunting Rifle By Richard Mann

I enjoy hunting with AR style rifles but have found most riflescopes with standard eye relief can make it difficult to access and operate the charging handle. The long eye relief was initially what attracted me to the Bushnell Elite 6500 1.25 - 8 X 32 mm riflescope.

Scent Control Makes Bowhunting Sense!   -  11/9/2011

By Kevin Reese

Cooler temperatures are finally upon us, marking the beginning of what is sure to be a memorable hunting season for scores of hunters, myself included. And, if you are an avid bowhunter, chances are you plan to spend time with your bow in hand even during rifle season. Hopefully, your time afield prior to this season has afforded you ample opportunities to scout your hunting properties and layout your hunting spots after considering a few key concerns; the greatest of these are scent control and wind direction.

Egyptian Wheat for Squirrels   -  11/8/2011

J. Wayne Fears

My introduction to Egyptian wheat, a tall growing grain sorghum, had nothing to do with squirrels. It was simply a supplemental plant for Quail Haven soybeans to run up. The main crop was the running soybeans as a warm season wildlife food plot. However, by early fall I was watching wild turkey and quail going to great lengths to get to the Egyptian wheat seed heads, and more impressive were the number of squirrels coming out of the nearby woods to feed on the wheat seed.

Fall Turkey Tactics   -  11/7/2011

By Bob Humphrey

When most folks think about turkey hunting, they think about spring, and mating season, when you try to exploit a gobbler's amorous Achilles heel by imitating a lovesick hen. It's fall now, and while most folks are thinking about deer hunting, a few die-hard aficionados of the king of North American game birds are thinking about the other turkey season. Fall birds are less inclined to come to a call, though they will if you give them a reason. You must rely more on the turkey's gregarious nature.

Why Crank for Bass in November with Bass Pro Mark Davis   -  11/2/2011

By: John E. Phillips

Editor's Note: Bass professional Mark Davis of Mount Ida, Arkansas, is the only angler to have won the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year and the Bassmaster Classic Tournament in the same year - 1995, and he also won B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year in 1998 and 2001. Davis consistently places in the money and has earned more than $1-1/2 million from catching bass. To help you catch fish now, Davis shares one of his late fall tactics.

Shoot Like a Man: Standing, Off-Hand   -  11/1/2011

By Richard Mann

Shooting from the standing, off-hand position is the least stable of all but there are some tricks to it. Stand with your body bladed at about a 35 to 45 degree angle to the target. Your support-side foot should be pointed toward the target and your strong-side foot should be at a 90 degree angle to your body or at about a 45 degree angle to the target. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart.

When Opportunity Walks   -  10/27/2011

By Kevin Reese

I just returned from my central Texas honey hole where I encountered a good population of deer amidst some of the Lone Star State's best example of our great outdoors. A cold front last week had whitetails of all ages out frolicking in the crisp morning air; it was quite a sight to behold. I watched longer than I should as I stayed at the ready, longing for them to make their way down the trail a mere 20 yards to my front; unfortunately, they never did find that trail; I'm not sure why, the wind was perfect as I sat patiently on their downwind side. I had to remind myself of my wife's favorite saying, "It's called hunting, not killing."

Common Persimmon : The Deer Magnet tree   -  10/26/2011

By J. Wayne Fears

Want a deer magnet? Find a fruit bearing Common persimmon tree and take a stand.

Most years the female Common persimmon tree bears fruit. Deer love this fruit when it ripens and falls to the ground in the autumn. It is usually available under the tree for a month or more as only a few persimmons fall at a time.

Trijicon AccuPin Bow Sight   -  10/24/2011

By Bob Humphrey

Long-time industry leaders in illuminated riflescopes, Trijicon has brought their "Brilliant Aiming Solutions" to the archery world with the Trijicon AccuPin, a single-pin adjustable sight with some neat innovations. One of those solutions is a high-contrast triangular aiming point, which has proven more accurate in firearms. Another is a clear pin. In this configuration, the aiming tip points to your target instead of obscuring it, addressing a serious concern for many bowhunters.

Deer Vision   -  10/21/2011

By Bob Humphrey

White-tailed deer are truly magnificent animals, and the most sought-after big game species on earth. Among the traits that make them so fascinating and challenging is their eyesight.

How to Fish for and Catch Marlin with Captain Jimmy Taylor   -  10/21/2011

By: John E. Phillips

Editor's Note: Captain Jimmy Taylor of Biloxi, Mississippi, lacks one billfish, the swordfish, to have caught every species of billfishes in the world and qualify for the IGFA Billfish Royal Slam that recognizes anglers who have caught nine billfish species, the Atlantic and Pacific sailfish, the Atlantic and the Pacific blue marlin, the black marlin, the striped marlin, the white marlin, the swordfish and the spearfish. He's won two Grand Slam Jupiter Billfish Tournaments and finished 4th in the 2010 World Billfish Series Tournament, competing against more than 10,000 anglers.

.22 Magnum Ammunition: Choose Wisely   -  10/20/2011

By Richard Mann

A lot of hunters don't realize that the terminal performance of .22 Magnum ammunition varies greatly from load to load. Maybe even more so than ammunition for most big game cartridges. The key to employing the .22 Magnum successfully is selecting ammunition best suited to the game you're hunting. With differently constructed bullets weighing between 28 and 40 grains, and velocities varying as much as 15%, your choice is critical.

Japanese Honeysuckle:The Food Plot You May Already Have, & Not Know It   -  10/19/2011

J. Wayne Fears

Usually, when you read about a food plot crop you read all the about all the wonderful values of the plant or plant mix. Catch words such as nutritious, high protein, drought hardy, etc. are often used to describe the plant. However, when you mention Japanese honeysuckle the first thing you hear is pest, weed, invasive, snake cover, etc. In the right place, with the correct management, this honeysuckle can be all the good things better known crops planted for wildlife are, and more.

Bowhunting -One Bite at a Time   -  10/18/2011

By Kevin Reese

Using archery equipment to bag the buck of a lifetime, or any mature buck for that matter, is no small feat. Great time and energy is focused on ensuring a broad array of variables come together at just the right moment. But, when it does happen I can scarcely think of anything that compares to the flood of emotions and sense of achievement a bowhunter experiences. I've often sworn if that unspeakable excitement, adrenaline and feeling of accomplishment fails to wash over me upon the release of my arrow, I'll stop hunting. Two weeks into this archery season and several close calls (and great memories) behind me, I recognize more than ever that my passion for bowhunting is destined to outlast me.

Decoying Puddle Ducks   -  10/18/2011

By Bob Humphrey

Probably the most diverse group of waterfowl, and most popular to hunt are the puddle ducks. And the methods for decoying them are as varied as the species hunted and the habitat in which they occur. Hunting over potholes and small ponds, you can literally toss out a few blocks and expect a reasonable chance of success. However, big water, flooded timber or heavily- gunned areas may require more specialized techniques.

VOL I: GUNDOG EDITOR   -  10/14/2011

By: Rick Flippen

While at a field trial last year I witnessed a handler going ballistic when his dog was disqualified for breaking at the line. As he yanked the dog back to his truck he was yelling obscenities at the top of his lungs. What made the situation worse was that the poor gent had two dogs competing and the first dog took off to retrieve a fallen pheasant, and no lie, the dog grabbed the fallen bird and kept going until he ended up in a corn field about half a mile from our location.

DURANA WHITE CLOVER FOR A PERNMANENT FOOD PLOT   -  10/12/2011

J. Wayne Fears

Research done for establishing a long term perennial food plots recommend that Durana clover be considered as the crop to plant due to its shade tolerance, wide adaptability to weather extremes, low maintenance, high protein content (up to 28%) and long life, 7 years or more with proper management.

Getting Your Rifle Ready for the Hunt   -  10/10/2011

Getting Your Rifle Ready for the Hunt

By Bob Humphrey

I'm not a gunsmith; nor do I play one on television. When I need some serious smithing done I take my guns to a professional. So I don't need a full complement of gun shop tools. But I do handle some of the basics, like properly mounting and sighting my guns, jobs made much easier by having the right tools. Thus, I was delighted when Battenfield Technologies sent me a few of their latest to "test fire."

Deer Hunter Drill - Practice Makes Perfect   -  10/10/2011

Deer Hunter Drill:Practice Makes Perfect
By Richard Mann

When I was 15 I was walking down an old logging road with my rifle slung over my shoulder - feeling for all the world like Jack O'Connor. (I might have even have been wearing a cowboy hat.) Thick laurel bordered the road and visibly was limited. I hadn't gone far when the largest whitetail buck I'd ever seen bounded out, stopped and looked me right in the eye. I struggled to find my breath and to bring my rifle to bear but was too slow doing both and he was gone. Forever.

The Music That Worms Dance To   -  10/10/2011

The Music That Worms Dance To
By: John E. Phillips

The music that causes giant earthworms to come out of the ground has been played by the hill folks along the Appalachian Trail for many years. William "Bubba" Childers of north Alabama learned the tune from his granddaddy, who was taught by his granddaddy. The Childers' family has been making mountain music to take fish bait as long as there has been a Childers' family. "Whenever we want to go fishing we just fiddle-up some fiddle worms," Bubba Childers says. "If you know where the worms are, you can fiddle for 15 to 20 minutes, particularly if the ground is wet and catch up to 100 fiddle worms a day. One time I called up about 300 worms in less than 15 minutes by fiddling at a point just above an underground stream."

Chattokee Lodge - A special Outfitter   -  10/9/2011

I want to tell everyone about a special Outfitter.

Refined by the Fire   -  8/26/2011

A Hunter's Guide to High Temp Hunting!

By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

Nothing beats an easy meal for an omnivore! Their quest for easy meals creates some great opportunities to improve your odds of success during the dog days of summer but not without personal sacrifice! Special precautions are required when hunting in high temperatures. Follow these simple steps to up the odds of packing pork chops and memories out of the woods.

SpyPoint's Pro-X Trail Camera Earns Its Pro Title!   -  7/19/2011

By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

Since seeing SpyPoint's booth at S.H.O.T. Show this past January, I've been itching to give this particular camera a thorough beating. I've done everything I can to wear this camera out and it keeps on ticking.

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Ethical Bowhunting   -  6/26/2011

A Gut Check
By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

Yes, I've said it, and I'm sure some, perhaps many will stop reading my articles based on irreconcilable differences. It's not debatable, it's a fact; if you're not practicing you're not a good hunter. My boss had a saying, "If you don't like it, fix it!" The readers agreeing with me come from two groups - those that do practice year-round, and those who feel somewhat convicted because they know I'm right!

Memoirs of a Turkey Hunter   -  4/30/2011

By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

I quieted my calling as they neared. I let out an occasional yelp and cluck to comfort them. I had an arrow nocked and ready. With every step, my heart beat louder. Butterflies flooded my guts as I felt blood surge through the veins in my neck, my pulse quickened. I talked myself off "the ledge" as turkeys filed into a draw at 60 yards, as I lost sight of them I knew they were still on their way.

Smoked 'Em!   -  3/30/2011

Quick Tips on Shot Placement for Hogs
By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

The misnomer that hog vitals are the same as a deer's has resulted in many a troubled hunter. Even most hog 3-D targets display vitals located too far back. With this problem gnawing at me like a tick, I wanted to take a moment to talk about shot placement.

"Take it off Auto" Videography Seminar   -  3/4/2011

Alpha Omega Video is offering a videography workshop on June 3 - 5, to anyone interested in capturing outdoor memories, especially that hunt of a lifetime! All training and filming is scheduled to take place at the Stretch-A-String Bowhunting Ranch, near Jacksonville; in my opinion, the 3,000-acre jewel of east Texas.

BruzerGear Backpacks   -  2/21/2011

No Bumps or Bruises from This Pack System!
By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

Photo: Chris Stack, Owner of BruzerGear with a great Nevada Mountain Goat!

. . .what I expected to find was just another low grade hunting pack, the type one might find on the clearance shelf of some dimly lit retail store. What I found inside was anything but that! This pack was much heavier than anything I have used in the past. Let me clarify, I do not mean heavier in terms of more than I would like to carry; to the contrary, I mean heavier in regards to the weight of premium quality materials I was excited to carry!

Tallahatchie Duck Hunts   -  1/26/2011

Ducking hunting is alive and well in Mississippi.
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A 10-Point Christmas Wish!   -  12/16/2010

Gift ideas for the hunter or huntress in your life!
By Kevin Reese
www.just-hunt.com, Just-Hunt a Blog!

Photo: Professional Outdoor Writer, Lisa Metheny, takes a great New Mexico mule deer with her 2010 Bowtech Heartbreaker!I love seeing my wife and sons open presents in as much as it adds to the magic of Christmas and promotes the heart of giving, at least it does to me. It's in that spirit that I hope to oblige you with some gift ideas I know your family of hunters will love!

Delta Waterfowl Mobile Migration App   -  12/3/2010

The Delta Waterfowl mobile migration map is cutting-edge technology to help the Arkansas duck hunting enthusiast get a better grasp on how the ducks are moving. This duck hunting iPhone app has two types of waterfowl migration map report: trusted reports from guides and outfitters, and user-submitted reports.
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Arkansas Duck Calls, The best available   -  12/2/2010

Last year our good friends at Killer Kallz sent us a few calls for promotion. At the time, I thought the duck calls I received were the best duck calls I had ever had the chance to hunt with. Well, I was wrong.
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The Great Kansas Buffalo Hunt   -  11/11/2010

If you don't have an 1880s style plains buffalo hunt on your bucket list, let me recommend you try one. Roughing it in a dirt dugout and hunting off of horses using single shot Sharps rifles is definitely a unique challenge.
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Arkansas Pre-Rut Hunting Strategies   -  11/4/2010

Deer hunters love to talk about the rut more than any other subject under the whitetail hunting umbrella. From the beginning of bow season (and even before), discussions of rattling, grunting, chasing and scrapes are the topics of choice over morning coffee. By the time mid to late October rolls around, when the leaves are changing and the weather begins to cool, it might be harder to judge who's more in heat: the hunters or the does.
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Wild Hogs - Rabbits or Texas Grizzlies?   -  9/3/2010

by Kevin Reese, Just-Hunt.com

The primary reason hogs are so prolific is their breeding abilities. Sows mature to reproduce after only six short months, although they don't typically breed until reaching 10 months or more. A gestation period lasts 115 days, allowing for sows to birth up to two litters per year...

10 tips for Arkansas Resident Goose Season   -  9/1/2010

Early goose season is often overlooked because people think these are park or pet geese. But rest-assured, the resident geese are not stupid birds, they know the lay of the land. These 10 tips for Early Arkansas Goose Season will help you overcome the advantage they have on you and help you bag more birds.
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Arkansas Duck Season 2010 News   -  8/16/2010

As many of you may know the AGFC has three different season dates proposed for the 2010-2011 Arkansas duck season, which seems to be the norm around this time of year now. The normal date (option 1) is the weekend before Thanksgiving and is my bet for the opener.
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Just a Little Tick Talk   -  8/5/2010

Several years ago, I was turkey hunting with a great friend of mine and ended up pulling no less than five ticks off of me in one afternoon; fortunately, none had bitten me at that point. Later that evening I found number six; my buddy pulled him off while uttering words that are now seared into my memory banks, "Don't worry, he wasn't eating, he was just latched on."
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The evolution of Wild Hogs   -  7/27/2010

Do wild hogs exist in the wild anymore? We have all heard of the Piney Wood Rutter or the Razorback hog, but do they still exist in the wilderness???
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Get Geared Up For Bow Shooting   -  7/12/2010

I am heading out to my local archery range for an afternoon of practice. What are the 15 most important items needed for my outing? How different are these items from our target archer of 100 years ago? Work with Global Outfiters this year as we answer these questions. A little history and lot of modern technology will be the discussion as we "Get Geared Up" for Bow Shooting in the 21st Century.
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Reproductions   -  7/12/2010

Today artist have more choices than ever for making reproductions, or prints, of their original artwork. For years offset lithographs were the industry standard, but with the release of affordable Giclee printers artist seem to be gravitating toward that technology.
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Picking the Perfect Puppy   -  7/9/2010

The key to finding the right hunting companion is to hire the best pup for the job. Many waterfowlers are decoyed into buying premium shotguns and the latest camo patterns. Madison Avenue isn't stumping for what might be one of the greatest joys of the hunt, your canine hunting partner. As in life, the right companion can make or break your hunt.
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Wise Old Redneck Guru on Olympics   -  7/9/2010

It is that time again, Winter Olympics. Now when the Wise Old Redneck Guru was meditating with Grandpa Redneck, he was never advised about this great event. Might have been there were no events that would have interested Grandpa Redneck.
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Get Geared Up for Waterfowl in the 21st Century   -  7/6/2010

It's 2010 and I am leaving home on a Water Fowl hunt. What are the twenty most important items needed for my adventure? How different are these items from our Water Fowl hunter of 100 years ago? Work with GlobalOutfitters.com this year as we answer these questions.
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I bought a Benelli   -  7/6/2010

It is very difficult, next to impossible to get me to do anything on the weekend other than go deer hunting from mid October thru the end of January. If it is not your birthday, holiday or someone has passed away it just won't happen unless you have a very good reason to persuade me.
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My Season   -  7/6/2010

I am not sure I know what happen to the 2009 season. It came and went and for the most part was pretty uneventful. In previous years I have been able to tell at least one or two memorable stories related to my deer hunts.
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What Happened To Our Rut?   -  7/6/2010

What a crazy last two weeks. I can not remember a season when the RUT appeared to last two days. I hunted the last ten days straight.
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Clearing the Way - Misadventures in the Elk-woods   -  6/23/2010

The bull darted though the small saplings, stopped, and bugled. The magnificent roar echoed through the tall pine forest. I cow called once, and the bull headed my way, glunking with every step. At 30 yards, the bull stopped and bugled again. I realized this was the caliber of bull I was looking for.
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Pattern, What Pattern?   -  6/9/2010

Hogs are a peculiar animal. They do what they want, when they want, and how they want to do it. A hunter scarcely sees another animal as difficult to pattern as a wild (feral) hog; trying to pattern them generally results in a great loss of hair, dignity, and respect among hunting buddies who already understand that patterning is nearly futile.
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Why We Hunt   -  6/7/2010

Why do we hunt?
It's funny, when I am asked that question they never really stick around for the complete answer so I'm hoping I speak for any number of you who have tried to "preach" the truth.
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THE DAY I SHOT BIGFOOT !   -  6/5/2010

Turkey season is just a few short weeks away. Let me tell you what keeps you coming back after these crazy birds. I won a trip to White Oak Plantation last year at a charity auction. Myself and and three other turkey enthusiast went down south to one of the finer hunting establishments
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Hunt Of A Lifetime

"Hunt Of A Lifetime" is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting & fishing dreams for children age 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. We are doing what we can to make a difference in their life, a dream come true. But we need your help, we are looking for people interested in helping the kids live their dreams, without you, we can't give them the dreams they so desire.

AMC's Youth Opportunities Program (YOP)

The mission of the AMC's Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) is to make the outdoors accessible and meaningful to urban and at-risk youth. YOP operates as a resource center for youth agencies throughout the Northeast, teaching youth workers the skills they need to independently take their youth outdoors.

Northland Adventure Education & Therapy Center, Inc.

Northland Adventure Education & Therapy Center, Inc. is a fully-insured, not-for-profit organization (501c3 recognition pending) dedicated to facilitating the growth of individuals and organizations through adventure-based programming. It is our belief that the future of our world hinges upon the successful instruction of youth and adults in community involvement, global awareness, environmental sustainability, educational opportunity, and somatic healing. We seek to foster experiences that will expand an individual's own awareness of self and empower them to be successful as a force of change in our world. These ideas are instituted through the vehicles of alternative education schooling, domestic and international expedition-based travel, adventure-based somatic therapy, and industry development and promotion.
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Venture Outdoors

Our GroupPrograms serve over 4,000 youth and adults each year. We can get any group outside from scout troops, employee outings, schools, birthday parties, community centers and religious groups.
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976-Tuna Youth Fishing Program

The 976-Tuna Youth Fishing Program Seeks to provide children in Southern California with the opportunity to experience the wonders of saltwater sport fishing. Though an introduction to the sport, the program hopes to instill in children a sense of appreciation of the wonders of nature as encountered on the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Southern California.

Student Angler Federation (SAF)

One of the fastest growing youth related movements across the country are High School fishing clubs!

The Bass Federation, the nation's oldest and largest organized grassroots fishing organization, is leading the way with the development of the Student Angler Federation.

Farmers And Hunters Feeding The Hungry

From the beginning of time farmers and hunters have been the members of society called to provide food for others. FHFH invites hunters to return to their heritage as 'food providers' in the modern world.

Student Outdoor Experience (SOE)

Student Outdoor Experience (SOE) educates the Next Generation and gives them the life skills they need to be great role models and leaders. We use our passion and the backdrop of fishing, hunting and the outdoors to teach students lessons related to character, integrity and vision. This is done with a focus to preserve our heritage. At SOE we never feel like we "go to work" because our work is our love and passion. That passion is to see students become ALL they were created to be. We want them to become great leaders of homes, families, communities and the outdoors.

Kids Hunting for a Cure

Kids Hunting For a Cure is a non-profit organization which provides financial support to research hospitals/foundations dedicated to developing cures for cancer and childhood diseases. Monies are raised by children and adults through community-sponsored outdoor events designed for youth.

Outward Bound

An unforgettable experience, a real accomplishment, something to be proud of for the rest of your life; an Outward Bound course will be all that and more. Our courses designed specifically for teens deliver leadership skills and achievement and provide each student with an opportunity for success. Whether you're rafting in Utah, paddling canoes in Minnesota, or climbing mountains in Colorado, the wilderness can teach you skills that will become lifelong tools.

NRA's Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC)

Recognized as the most comprehensive youth hunting program anywhere in North America, the Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is NRA's "graduate studies" program in outdoor skills and safety training for young hunters. Open only to those who have completed hunter-safety training at the state or provincial level, the program is conducted under simulated hunting conditions to provide the best practical environment for reinforcing and testing a young hunter's skills.

Sierra Club's Building Bridges to the Outdoors

Sierra Club's Building Bridges to the Outdoors (BBTO) project is committed to a future where all youth have the opportunity to get outdoors. We have seen how direct nature experiences have shaped the lives of young people, opening doors they always thought were permanently closed. Research also suggests that outdoor education can improve self-esteem, raise test scores, and help kids lead healthier lives. These benefits are invaluable in a world where the pressures in children's lives are varied and increasing.

OAK: Outdoor Alliance for Kids

The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) is a national strategic partnership of organizations from diverse sectors with the common interest in expanding the number and quality of opportunities for children, youth and families to connect with the outdoors.

ATV Vs. Tractor for Food Plot - Part 2   -  1/13/2012

Tilling the Plot

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you had better plan on purchasing a tractor and plow or contracting with a local farmer to break the plot with a strong farm tractor and plow. Trying to use an ATV in most of these situations can be dangerous, hard on the equipment used and frustrating to you resulting in a less than desirable crop. It's simply more than an ATV was designed to do.

Giclee Printing   -  7/12/2010

Now lets discuss the feasibility of Giclee printing. If you do not want to invest a large amount of money up front on printing a particular piece of art, and want a few prints to test the market, Gilclee printing is the way to go.
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Wildlife Art   -  7/6/2010

Join me as we explore the world of wildlife and outdoor adventure art.
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