Other Hunting
Set your squirrel priorities: fox or gray
The best places to hunt fox squirrels are open stands of long-leaf pines. The best places to hunt gray squirrels are densely vegetated hardwood drains.
December 2015
Sidebars
Waterfowlers’ shot-shell options are plenty; nothing is set in stone
Shot-shell choices for waterfowl hunters are growing every year, and it seems every hunter out there has their own opinion as to the best shells to shoot. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for taking December deer
Nick House has no misgivings about hunting in December because fewer hunters are applying pressure to deer in his local area. […]
Deer Hunting
A late-season deer hunter’s kit
Comfort makes a real difference for the deer hunter at any time during the season, but late in the year, there’s the greatest likelihood of rain, snow or chilling cold. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Go slow and deep for trout with winter flies, lures, baits
In late fall and winter, it is vital to keep in mind the fact that fish are cold-blooded creatures. That means that whatever the fisherman’s preferred means of taking trout — flies, other artificials or natural bait — the operative words are slow and deep. […]
Offshore Fishing
Add color to your marine electronic world
Anglers looking for livebottom, or any type of offshore structure, know how important it is to have good electronics in finding a good fishing hole. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Take steps to stay warm, dry in a trout stream
Mountain trout waters are cold no matter the time of year, and on a late fall or early winter day, keeping warm is a must. […]
Inshore Fishing
How does side-scan technology work?
Side-scan or side-imaging has been around for a few years, long enough for units with such capabilities to be more affordable to the average user, providing applications for all kinds of fishing. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Try these rigs for cold-water crappie
Rigs for catching crappie in cold weather are designed by experts to fit the specific requirements the conditions present. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Minnow size can be crucial in cold weather
Cold water does inhibit the aggressiveness of crappie in terms of the bite, and lure and bait presentations must be on target. Limits of slabs can be caught when an angler give crappie what they want. […]