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Whether you prefer pheasant, dove, quail, ducks or geese, shooting winged prey is challenging, requiring skills that at first may not come easily to the average hunter. Many of us learned to shoot game birds by trial and error and lots of shotgun shells. For those who want to get started on the right path [...]
What does a nine-time world elk calling champion have in common with a professional women’s bass tournament angler? They are one and the same. Audrey McQueen is one of the most talented outdoorswomen you will ever meet. In addition to her nine world elk calling titles, she has also won back-to-back Best of the West [...]
We are all products of our childhood. It’s no secret that positive experiences in a child’s life can influence how he or she will handle certain situations in his or her adult years. When I was a kid I caught a 6-pound channel catfish. It felt like I was dragging a log across the bottom [...]
When ESPN and BASS announced earlier this year that the Women’s Bassmaster Tour was being dropped, a few energetic, dedicated lady anglers took matters into their own hands. Demand for developing a new women’s professional bass fishing trail was strong enough to facilitate the formation of the new Lady Bass Angler’s Association. Co-founders Cheryl Bowden [...]
We often talk about the good old days, but were we really better off a century ago? The world of conservation, hunting and fishing was very different 100 years ago. Check out these facts from Web sites around the country. According to the Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation, “Wildlife law in the United States actually [...]
Imagine gliding effortlessly over the countryside, flying as you once did in a childhood dream. If you never outgrew that dream, there is a flying machine made just for you. The Buckeye Dragonfly looks like a scaled-down dune buggy attached to the fan of an airboat with a parachute added for good measure. And it [...]
Archery is a universal sport. Like golf, it is a sport for all ages. I joke that I grew up with a bow in one hand and a Barbie doll in the other. My dolls are long gone, but the bow is still an important part of my life. While working for the Illinois Department [...]
Leasing land for hunting purposes is a way of life for some, while others despise the idea. Opponents of leasing believe that the pay-to-hunt philosophy will ultimately turn hunting into a rich man’s game. Those who support leasing of hunting rights point to the landowner’s right to make money from his or her land. While [...]
I never understood the allure of fly-fishing until a recent trip. After just 10 minutes of instruction I was hooked. Fly-fishing aficionados come from all over the world to fish the famous Little Snake River and its tributaries within the boundaries of the Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch. Located in northern Colorado and [...]
The Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch is one of those rare destinations that will keep you coming back for more. Upon entering the great room of the main lodge you are greeted with a spectacular view and amazing decor. Beamed cathedral ceilings and majestic fireplaces add to the aura of the facility. The [...]
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