Duck populations have hit all-time record highs, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mallards, blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, gadwalls, canvasbacks, northern shovelers and scaup are all up significantly from last year, with both species of teal and shovelers at all-time highs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has just released its report on […]

It looks like Fall has finally settled in. Cooler nights, cooler water and higher tides have made things a lot more comfortable for everyone. The crowds at the boat launch parking lots are beginning to thin out. Trout fishing is certainly improving. The back bays are getting much better for trout and reds. I haven’t […]

Hunters are generous people. More than 11 million meals were provided nationwide to the less fortunate through hunters’ donations of game meat in 2010. As a reminder to all hunters to consider sharing their harvest this autumn with those in need, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has developed a new video and webpage that […]

Catfish, I guess, go back as far as man can recollect. Some mighty fine eatin’ and some, I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. All not the same, but most just as much fun to catch. I’ve stored up a few recollections of them whiker kritters. I’ll just sand up while I’m thinking on this […]