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Fur Trapping Comeback

Fur Trapping Comeback

Higher fur prices have rekindled an interest in the art of fur trapping.   Many major cities across America can trace their roots back to fur traders of the mid-1600s. Early settlers set up trading posts to sell and barter furs. Around 1670 the Hudson Bay Company...
Whisker Catfish: They’re Not Just for Summer

Whisker Catfish: They’re Not Just for Summer

If a fish fry is on your mind, whisker catfish are waiting to be caught in the cool of early spring.      There’s an old tradition in Alabama. This tradition is the gathering up of a mess of whisker catfish for a fish fry in the long, hot days of summer. Catching...
‘Squirrel Hunting’ For Deer

‘Squirrel Hunting’ For Deer

Basic Squirrel Hunting Tactics Can Help You Bag a Buck This Season A sleepy sun begins to crest over the ridgetop. In the hardwood hollow below, an ever-slight rustling sound reaches the hunter’s ears. The camo-clad hunter strains to get a peek at the critter...

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