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There are over 20 species of teal found throughout the world. Just three species, Blue-winged, Green-winged and Cinnamon, call North America home. These smaller ducks fly fast and maneuver quickly, causing some hunters to call them “turbo ducks.” Teal season opens early, and is the first hunt of the year for many sportsman. As was […]

If you enjoy seafood and gorgeous stretches of Gulf Coast beach along with fishing, you need to check out South Padre Island at the southern tip of Texas. As an angler, you come Laguna Madre for the large numbers of redfish and the legitimate chance to catch a trophy-sized speckled trout. You’ll find the island […]

The dove season opener is a great way to introduce newcomers to hunting. The season opens early when the weather is still nice and the birds are offering plenty of action. There’s no need to be quite or completely still, so youngsters are able to have a little more leeway than they might on a […]

Chances are, a significant number of miles separate you from the hunting paradise of Montana. What may surprise you is the fact that once you commit to tackling the travel issue, hunting the Big Sky State becomes a viable, affordable option. You don’t need a guide or outfitter. You just need to understand Montana’s Block […]

Not too long ago, a friend told me he caught an 8-pound largemouth bass out of one of the farm ponds on his property. With permission to fish at will, I thought this could be my chance to catch a 10-pounder. If he released an 8-pounder in there a few years ago, there’s a good […]

Western antelope archery seasons offer some of the first big game hunting opportunities each year. The tags are usually easier to draw than coveted elk and deer tags. Hunting antelope with a bow is no easy task. With eyesight comparable to high-power optics, sneaking into bow range is challenging. Using a decoy can give you […]

Outdoor recreation has experienced an explosion in the last year. People from all walks of life found new ways to enjoy themselves outside during the pandemic. Now many of them are expanding into more outdoor recreation categories. Boating is no exception. As many first time boaters take to the water, education and etiquette are keys […]