Fall Crappie Fishing Secrets: Cooler Water, Bigger Bites
When the wind starts to shift around to the north, the days get shorter, and yes, when football season kicks off, crappie anglers know it’s
Reservoir Hogs: The South’s Freshwater Stripers
Striped bass are prized for their fight and flavor. As “anadromous” fish, stripers typically live their adult lives in salt or brackish water, returning to
Tips for Live Chumming: How to Use Live Bait Inshore & Offshore
Live chumming is a technique employed by inshore and offshore fishermen to capitalize on fish’s natural instinct to feed on live bait. Both commercial and
Fishing Charter Mistakes To Avoid: The Dos And Don’ts of Picking The Perfect Trip
Booking a fishing charter shouldn’t feel like rolling the dice, but for many first-timers it does. Too often, people end up on the wrong boat,
What Happened to the Southern Fox Squirrel
My first squirrel hunt took place in Illinois about six decades ago. I still have my poly-choked bolt-action .410 that brought down that multi-colored Eastern
Locating a Pope and Young Whitetail in the South
Carrying a massive rack atop its head, a monstrous whitetail steps out of the timber, walks through the bushes and lush native grasses, and enters
Dauphin Island: The Ultimate Family Fishing Vacation
If you’re dreaming of a family getaway that combines adventure on the water with laid-back coastal charm, Dauphin Island, Alabama, deserves a spot at the
Guide to Foraging Hedgehog Mushrooms
What are Hedgehog mushrooms and why would you want to eat them? Mushrooms from the Hydnum repandum group are defined by what appears to be
Looking for a Secluded Beach to Fish? Here’s Why Alabama Tops the List
When people think of an uncrowded beach escape, Alabama isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind. Yet tucked along the Gulf Coast, Dauphin
Go Big or Go Home: Building the Ultimate Flounder Rig
When it comes to building the perfect flounder rig, knowing your target species is key. There are around 18 different species of flatfish found in
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