Catfish are one of the staples for
anglers who enjoy eating their catch. Channel catfish are abundant throughout the
south, spawning in holes and crevices in flowing water. Channel catfish may
exceed 40 pounds, although the typical size is less than five pounds. White
catfish, yellow bullheads and brown bullheads usually range from one to two
pounds, and readily spawn [...]
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Freshwater ponds and lakes can produce a lot of "Fun Fish" to catch if you know how to get the most out of your fishing experience. Targeting each species with the right bait and techniques can go a long way to making great fishing memories. Whether you practice catch and release or aim to bring [...]
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Threadfin shad are among the most abundant - and
sought after targets - of feeding bass. They’re common in southern waters and
their range extends into the Midwest, though they are sensitive to cold water
and die when the water temperature drops below 41°. The plankton–eating shad spawn
near the surface at first light when water temperatures are higher [...]
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by Bob Lusk the Pond Boss
In past years, feeding fish was a past-time. Folks were entertained by the novelty of finny critters chasing floating food pellets on the surface. They had not been informed about the benefits. What a difference a few years and fisheries science has made for today’s off-the chart results for–feeding fish.
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Have you wondered why some land managers feed protein to deer
while others don’t? Let’s take a look at two whitetail studies that used
high-quality protein to see what impact it made on antler and body sizes. The
results might shock you!
The main reason to feed protein is because deer and all other mammals
need it to grow. It’s [...]
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As
spring turkey season approaches, hunters all over will be heading into the
woods. Some are seasoned hunters and others will be on their first adventure. There
is nothing more exciting than a gobbler sounding off from the roost in the
pre-dawn light, or the sight of those beautiful tail feathers fanned out while
he struts around the hens! Whether [...]
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Spring is here! The
air and soil temperatures are rising, and new vegetation is emerging in the
fields and woods. Whitetail deer require a balanced diet throughout the year
and, as the seasons change, so do the nutritional requirements of bucks, does,
and fawns. Their diets will vary slightly but protein is critical to all three.
It is important [...]
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Deer and Protein: Deer Protein Pellets
By Purina Animal Nutrition Expert Dr. Larry Varner, Deer
Nutritionist for Purina Animal Nutrition
There is considerable
controversy regarding the percentage of dietary protein that deer require. Many
people believe that deer cannot tolerate more than 16 percent dietary protein,
and that high-protein diets are wasteful or even toxic. This simply is not true.
High [...]
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During certain times of the year, particularly
winter months when vegetation is frozen, nutrition available from the deer’s
natural habitat may not meet the deer’s needs. Many consider the supplemental
feeding of protein to deer to be a key factor in a deer management program and
an ideal source of nutrition for deer year-round.
Setting the stage with a supplemental [...]
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