Why Pocket Water is the Coolest Spot to Catch Summer Trout
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Inside Pursuit
Here’s how to pick off trout in high-water streams with a simple nymphing rig. Also, be prepared to get soaked From the bank, I pulled the knot tight on my dropper fly and looked out over the river, which sent a quick shiver of fear knifing through my excitement, like the feeling you have before […]
Smoked Wild Turkey Breast
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One of our favorite wild turkey recipe’s is smoked turkey breast. Here’s a simple recipe to try: Ingredients: • 1 wild turkey breast • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Instructions: 1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (110°C). […]
Camo-Plate Specials: The Best Diner Breakfast Recipes for Hunting Season
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Four all-American diners share their favorite breakfast recipes that you can cook at camp Breakfast should be the official meal of opening day. You can get it at many local fish-and-game clubs on the opener. You can get it at deer camp, as long as someone gets up to cook. And you can get it […]
A Recipe for Corned Wild Turkey Breast
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Served with a side of charred cabbage, this riff on a classic spring dish is a gobbler game-changer This turkey isn’t technically “corned,” or preserved, but a three-day steep in a pickling-spice-infused brine gives it the unmistakable tang of corned beef, that springtime staple. The ultra-gentle poaching technique—cooking the meat at less than a simmer—yields […]
How to Hunt Public Land Ducks from a Kayak
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Many public-land hunters are used to setting up well before legal light to claim their spot. I used to motor out and set my decoys in the dark, allowing plenty of time for the marsh to settle down after I cut off my two-stroke outboard. Usually, I’d see a flurry of ducks that were gone […]
When Is the Best Time to Hunt Pheasants?
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Every pheasant hunter wants to be out chasing roosters on opening day. True, you may stumble upon some young-of-the-year birds that hold tight, flush close, and provide a quick opening day limit, but don’t count on it. Don’t put your shotgun away yet either, because the best hunting is still to come. Once summer flocks […]