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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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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Deer Hunters Love Antlers
Let's face it, Deer Hunters love antlers. However
this is not a new phenomenon as evidenced by the numerous paintings, etchings,
and rituals involving deer in nearly every culture where deer in humans have
coexisted. Not only were deer antlers used as weapons, tools, and decorations,
they were revered for their fascinating shapes and sizes. This [...]
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Determine the categories.
In an effort to help you determine the age of bucks
on your lease or property and whether or not to shoot, here are some guidelines
to creating a formula that will help identify shooter bucks. These categories can
be used to judge bucks based on established minimums for each category:
1. Body Weight
– 185 Pounds
2. Antler [...]
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After
Turkey Season there’s another season and a rapidly growing sport, and that’s
Bowfishing. Bowfishing is relatively new to many people, but it’s taking many
parts of the country by storm, the cost is minimal and it’s fun!
Equipment
Bowfishing
doesn’t require much. The necessities include a bow, bowfishing arrow and some
sort of reel and heavy line. For a bow, there [...]
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Consider these helpful tips to increase your
chances of catching fish from the shoreline.
Corks: Structure in ponds and lakes can be heavy along the shorelines. When
anglers are casting from the shore, they get snagged a lot, especially when
fishing on the bottom. Consider using a popping cork in areas with lots of
tangles. Adjust the depth so you [...]
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Directional High Velocity Air Stream Feeders for Fish
Research shows that the supplemental feeding of fish in a recreational
pond or lake can dramatically enhance the size of the catfish, bluegill and other forage
fish that the largemouth bass consume. The bass in your pond or lake benefit
from the production of these larger, healthier forage fish. Fish feeding
programs [...]
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Nest protection is the key to
your poult production this time of year. One of the best sounds in the summer
as your outside walking around your property is the turkey poults doing their
“kee-kee-run” trying to locate their momma hen.Hens begin to nest in late March thru April in the south and as late as
May in the [...]
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Hunting Sheds? When you’re
out hunting for whitetail antler sheds this spring, be sure to carry a sharpie
with you. Write on the main beam the date and location you found the shed and
number of inches. You could even put the GPS coordinates and plot them on a map
of your ranch. After a few seasons you may [...]
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