Steel vs. Tungsten: A Duck Hunter’s Opinion

After a duck hunting outing, my partner and I decided that steel shot was a thing of the past for us; tungsten was now our non-toxic shot of choice. Even if they changed the law and once again allowed lead, we were sold on Federal Cartridge tungsten.

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Crankbaits For Crappie

I have caught good crappie on big lakes, in rivers and in ponds. Usually finding a mess of crappie is no big chore. I do have a “honey hole,” however. This six acres of water has never failed to produce … Continued

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Turkey Hunting: Fool ‘Em With Foam

I am sure my string of beards would be much longer today if I had started using decoys sooner. Now I am sold on the success that is possible by giving the gobbler something to focus his attention on besides me.

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Successful Turkey Hunting: Mastering The Basics

Consistency … to become a consistently successful turkey hunter is something all of us try to achieve. As a pursuer of these feathered phantoms of the hardwood of several years, I can attest to the difficulty of becoming and staying consistent. Here are some things I’ve learned over the years.

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The Perfect Turkey Hunt

The word “perfect” is seldom used when one describes a turkey hunt. There are so many variables that can adversely affect the hunt. To be involved in a perfect turkey hunt is mainly luck. I had such a hunt.

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