Question: Crappie Tamer Mozingo from Asheville, NC asks: “Jigs or Minnows?”
Dear Crappie Tamer: Deciding to use jigs or minnows is one of the inevitable questions of most crappie enthusiasts. As with most fishing questions, I would say it depends. The 3 most important factors I consider are: water color, weather, and preference. Read more »
Getting a head start on the gardening season is quite difficult sometimes. Predicting that last frost can be kind of hard, especially with the erratic weather conditions these past few years. Read more »
So you think it is time for a real tent. Not a club-store seventy-dollar special, but an honest-to-goodness your-life-may-depend-on-it collection of ripstop and no-see-um. What features should you look for? How much should you spend? What should you avoid? Read more »
Mike from Michigan writes: “Hey guys I have had my muzzleloader loaded since December season, and have not unloaded (fired) it yet. I have kept it in the garage, but the temps are starting to creep up, and I was wondering how safe it is to shoot it now?”
Question: Scott Montgomery from Gallatin, TN asks: “Dear outdoorsman, I recently went hiking and on the return trip I got some really bad heel blisters. What is a quick and easy way to prevent this or stop this from getting worse while hiking?” Read more »
The Problem
Ask ten different people what they think of when they hear the word “hunter” and you’ll likely get ten varied responses. The answers will range from “gun sling’in hillbillies” to “true sportsmen” to “Bambi killers”. Read more »
March 15, 2008 marks the date of the 4th annual Tennessee Organic Growers Association Conference. This year’s event will take place on the Tennessee State University campus. Registration is $50 before March 1, 2008 and $60 afterwards. The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more »
Question: Jamion from Chattanooga, TN asks: “What do you pack for a backpacking trip?”
Jamion, the three things to remember about backpacking are: weight, weight, and weight! You want to pack as light as possible, but still have the items you need. There are a few mandatory items you never want to go without. I have gone in on a day trip and lost my way around, turning into an overnight trip. You always want to be prepared for anything that could happen, because sooner or later Read more »
Question: Mark Milsaps from Asheville, NC asks: ”Dear Outdoorsmen, I was wondering what was a good caliber rifle for Black bear hunting?”
Mark, I would use no less than a .270 caliber. Black bears can be very resilient animals. They are also very dangerous to hunt. When you take your shot, make it count! Aim for the vitals area or the head. Be ready to put another round in the chamber immediately Read more »