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Thanks, Dad: Then and Now—Adventures Between a Father and Son
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
Cabela’s Is Having a Secret Sale on Knives—Starting at Under $20
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current EDC knife or want yet another folding knife for all your outdoor adventures, Cabela’s just discounted a bunch of top-rated blades. During the Cabela’s Father’s Day Sale—which lasts now through June 16—you can get up to 30 percent off knives from brands like Kershaw, Gerber, and CRKT.
The Cicada Report: Smallmouth Bass and Carp are Gorging on Brood XIII Bugs in Northern Illinois
While Brood XIX cicadas are starting to slow down in the South, Brood XIII is nearing peak emergence in the Midwest. The Chicago area is seeing massive groups of bugs emerge, and local news stations and residents have been sharing videos online. This week, Illinois anglers started consistently catching fish on cicada flies and lures, especially smallmouth bass and carp.
Thanks, Dad: Hunting Without Daddy
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Confirm the State’s First Fatal Black Bear Attack
A California woman who died last fall was killed by a black bear, not mauled after her death as authorities originally suspected, according to autopsy reports released in May. State officials say the death is the state’s first documented case of a fatal black bear attack on a human.
These Fishing Pliers Make Cutting Line Easy—And They’re Only $9 Right Now
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. No matter your style of angling, there’s no denying that a good pair of fishing pliers makes life easier on the water. They can perform a range of important tasks, like cutting line, removing hooks, and crimping leader. Right now, you can get the highly rated Booms lightweight fishing pliers on sale at Amazon for just $9. That’s a price that’s pretty hard to pass up for a quality tool.
Rainbow Trout Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
While native to Western North America, rainbow trout have become one of the most popular freshwater gamefish around the globe through stocking programs. They are coveted by both conventional and fly anglers for their beautiful colors, aggressive behavior, and potential to grow to large sizes. Whether young or old, experienced or a beginner, rainbow trout have something to offer every type of angler.
Ducks Unlimited Conserves One Million Acres of Waterfowl Habitat in 2023
At its 87th annual convention in San Diego on May 29 to June 1, Ducks Unlimited announced that it delivered one million acres worth of conservation work and projects across North America from the beginning of 2023 to 2024. The achievement represents a first in the 87-year history of the organization.
How to Make Pine Bark Cookies: A Guide to Wilderness Baking
When it comes to wilderness survival, the knowledge of utilizing natural resources for nutrition can be a game-changer. Pine bark cookies, a traditional survival food, have a rich history and have been used by various indigenous cultures and survivalists for centuries. These cookies provide sustenance in the wild and offer a unique taste and a deep connection to our natural world.
Thanks, Dad: My First Hunt with Lowry
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
Bass Pro Is Having a Huge Father’s Day Sale—Up to 45% Off
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. If Dad’s ideal afternoon is out on the boat with a rod and reel in hand, it shouldn’t be hard to decide what to get him for Father’s Day: some new fishing gear. And right now, you can get major discounts on rods, reels, tackle, and apparel at the Bass Pro Father’s Day sale. Save up to 45 percent on the best Father’s Day fishing gifts from brands like Lew’s, Columbia, and Huk now through June 16.
How to Fish Different Types of Current for Summer Bass
Current is key when targeting bass during the summer. Moving water is cooler and more oxygenated than still water, and fish often congregate in these spots when water temperatures rise. This can be anything from ledges and dams to stream riffles and storm drainages. Moving water will attract fish and serve as a highway delivering food right to their mouths.
Q&A: Flip Pallot on Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor TV, and Keeping Traditions Alive
Before YouTube and Instagram Reels and streaming shows, there was Flip Pallot’s Walker’s Cay Chronicles. The fishing TV show aired on ESPN for 15 years (longer than Seinfeld) starting in the early 1990s. With it, Pallot gave viewers an honest look at the people and places he found essential to the sport of saltwater angling.
Potential All-Tackle World Record Blackfin Tuna Caught During Florida Charity Tournament
A 50.1-pound blackfin tuna caught during the Miami Dolphins’ annual FINS Weekend charity tournament in Coconut Grove, Florida, earned angler Bob Kowalski a $30,000 prize and a shot at an International Game and Fish Association all-tackle world record. Kowalski was fishing with longtime tourney participant Pete Sinnick and family...
Thanks, Dad: The Gift of a Bonefish
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
The 8 Most Iconic Filson Pieces for Hunters and Outdoorsmen
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Filson is one of those brands that you’re as likely to see on an Alaskan river in the Beartooth wilderness as you are in the suburbs of New York City. It’s something that chief creative officer, Alex Carleton, has witnessed time and time again. On a trip to Montana a few years back, he ran into a couple of ranchers on horseback herding cattle through the snow. Both had on Filson Cruiser jackets. Later that night, he went to the local dive bar and saw college guys wearing—you guessed it—the same coat.
Best Fly Fishing Waders, Tested and Reviewed
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Outside the dog days of summer (and sometimes during), fly anglers almost always wear waders. Besides rods, reels, and flies, fly fishing waders are arguably the most important piece of gear a fly angler will own. They keep you dry, protect you from brush when hiking to the water, and offer organization for gear. But what makes one pair of waders better than another?
Bear vs Alligator—Caught on Video in Florida
Seeing a bear in central Florida is a fairly rare occurrence. Seeing a bear fight off two alligators while crossing a river—and capturing the entire tussle on video—is, well, crazy really. And yet it happened, just this week. While paddling the St. Johns River between the High Banks...
New York Magnet Fishing Couple Lands $100K In Soaked C-Notes
A magnet fishing couple who document their exploits on their YouTube channel hauled a safe out of a New York City lake on May 31 that contained a hundred grand in waterlogged $100 bills. James Kane and Barbie Agostini were magnet fishing at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the borough...
A Golden Moment
To celebrate Father’s Day, all week long we’ll be publishing a series of stories all about dads—about their companionship in the outdoors, about them teaching or encouraging us to hunt and fish, and about how we wouldn’t be where we are, or who we are, without them. Fittingly, we’re calling this series “Thanks, Dad.”
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