Ah as the days go by we get closer and closer to that time of year. The time of year when the sweetest sound to a hunter is that roaring gobble through the light mist of a cool spring morning. Every year more and more hunters are getting “hooked” by those mysterious deceiving birds known as the wild turkey. Fortunately we live in a country where there is lots of opportunity to hunt these birds. This article will provide you with information about turkeys, and how to prepare for an upcoming hunt this spring. Read more »
Question: Richard Heck from Minnesota asks: “Hey Team ATO. I enjoy winter camping and usually get to my destination by snowshoeing. Last year I bought some winter hiking boots to fit my snowshoes that were rated to -90 F, however, while camping last winter my feet almost froze off! Is there a boot out there that will satisfy both the need for mobility in hiking/snowshoeing and warmth for just camping and sitting around? Thanks.” Read more »
Crappies are one of the most frequently-chased winter fish. So it’s no surprise that the subject of crappies comes up constantly when sportsmen gather to talk about fishing stategies. We put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) when it comes to crappie fishing, followed by solid answers from the outdoorsmen themselves.
These top-notch tips should help you ice more crappies this season. Read more »
Question: Donny Robison from Dothan, Alabama asks: “Outdoorsmen. I have not had any success this season deer hunting. My buddies tell me that it is because I dont use the Scent neutralizing sprays. I guess I am just old fashioned. I want to know if these things really work?” Read more »
Many of us who hunt often do not consider the potential dangers we face. Due to technology it is much safer now than it was many years ago, but there are still many things that can harm you. Ask yourself the question “What can you do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation?” I suggest that you can do a lot of things and some even before we leave for the woods. Read more »
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the first time I had gone camping with my wife. For me there was a certain anticipation leading up to the time we would “hit the sack” and I’m not talking about the hibbidy dibbidy. I had a decision to make Read more »
Question: Chuck Johnson from Dallas, GA asks: “Hey fellas, love the website. I’ll just ask what is your most effective type of turkey call that you use when hunting Eastern Wild Turkeys in the Spring?” Read more »
I remember my grandfather waking me up at 5:00 a.m. every Saturday morning to help work the garden. We would take our freshly picked vegetables to the farmers market, where he would back the truck up into the crowded parking lot. Not long ago, I was in middle school at the time, in the early 90s. He always gave me our earnings, usually around $100. Looking at it now, he gave me more than that. Read more »
My wife is from Chicago (not downtown but the south suburbs). Even so, the pace is quite different than what I am used to. It’s not like I’m this country boy that grew up rounding up cattle on a ranch or something, but I find the speed of life there a little too fast, and just a smidge out of my comfort zone. Read more »