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Electronic and mouth calls, high-tech camouflage, 3-D coyote decoys, too many attractor decoy options to mention, ultra flat-shooting rifles, shooting rests, high performance ammunition — these are the tools employed by just about every New Age coyote hunter. Well into the 21st century, hunters have entered a new age; a time when technology and information can be used to increase efficiency in the field. With the coyote population explosion, producers and wildlife managers alike are scratching their heads. No solution seems obvious. Coyote numbers remain excessively high and hunting appears to be the only viable management option. Great news for … Read more
Scent Control: Game animals rely on their sense of smell to detect danger. Fooling their nose is a critical part of the bow hunting equation. As the evening sun began its descent, I heard a twig snap. Adrenalin pumping I knew this could only mean one thing: a deer was coming my way. Moments later I glimpsed a patch of hair and heavy antlers behind a tangle of leaves and branches. It was a handsome four-by-four mule deer. Just a few more steps and I would have my shot opportunity. The cool evening air carried the aroma of early fall, … Read more
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers Are Seeking Public Assistance on Unsolved Poaching Cases. All Albertans can play a role in protecting our fish and wildlife resources for the generations to come. Anyone with information that might help solve these cases is asked to call the 24-hour Report a Poacher line. This line is toll-free across North America. Any information, photos, social media comments, etc. that might connect individuals to these crimes could be of assistance, regardless of how insignificant it might seem. Information from social media such as Facebook or YouTube is becoming increasingly important to many investigations, and could … Read more
Whether you’re headed to Africa, Mongolia or just one province over — a successful dream hunt requires planning and dedication. Over the past 40-odd years I have been fortunate enough to hunt in 14 different countries that pretty much covered the four corners of the globe. On these hunts I have walked the plains of Africa and hiked the alpine vistas of Mongolia in search of game as diverse as mountain zebra to ibex. All of these hunts required a good deal of planning and organization to become a success. Along the way I can assure you that I encountered … Read more
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment reminds everyone who ventures out on Saskatchewan’s frozen lakes to enjoy a day of ice fishing to fish responsibly and safely. Everyone can help maintain a sustainable fishery and a healthy environment. Respect angling limits, size restrictions and sustenance amounts. Keep natural areas clean by picking up empty bait containers and other trash when leaving the ice. Any litter left on the ice will wind up in the lake or along the shoreline when the ice melts, creating an unsightly mess and polluting the habitat for aquatic creatures, including fish. When planning a day outdoors, … Read more
Full test and review of the T/C (Thompson/Center) Prohunter XT — Including range ballistics and accuracy testing! Muzzleloaders have a very fond spot in this hunter’s heart as I have taken my best whitetail bucks with one form or another. Over a span of at least three decades I have hunted with, or had fun on the range with a series of muzzleloaders. However, I have to admit that my earliest muzzleloaders were used strictly for a fun day at the range. With all their associated inconveniences, I never really considered them a viable hunting rifle, particularly when I was … Read more
Baked Stuffed Fish: A memorable big fish supper. Whether you stuff it and bake in foil over glowing embers for a special fish camp supper to show off the day’s trophy or take the prize home and cook it in a clay baker, here’s one of the most impressive and tastiest ways to showcase a fresh fish. What I like most about this old recipe of my dad’s is that it works great for any species of fish: trout, walleye, pike, whitefish or whatever catch you’ve been lucky enough to reel in (including salmon). And even though I call it a … Read more
Sting ‘em with Hornady’s new .17 Hornet! Based on the 22 Hornet cartridge case, the .17 Hornet propels the 20-grain V-MAX at 3,650 fps. Fueled with Superformance propellent, the 17 Hornet Superformance Varmint is economically priced, and delivers the trajectory of a traditional 55-grain 223 load, but is a pleasure to shoot with the felt recoil of a .22 WMR. The 17 Hornet – an economical, fun .17 calibre centerfire cartridge that puts the Sting on varmints out to 300 yards! The .17 Hornet Features: 3,650 fps muzzle velocity with a 20 gr. V-MAX bullet Same C.O.L. as the .22 … Read more
Here’s a catch and a pick paired up for a perfect feast. Eating “locally-grown” never tasted so good. I love foods that live up to the high standards of eating within what’s fashionably known as “the 100-mile diet”! To me, it’s a satisfying feat to eat foods that come from within a hundred mile radius of ones own home and especially rewarding to experience the pride of indulging in a “self-sufficient” meal. Of course, even better is the fact that both the fish and fiddleheads used in this feast are caught and gathered from a local lake and nearby woodlands–perhaps … Read more
