Here’s what’s worth reading today, Thursday, April 25, 2019:
Don’t dress stupid: When chasing trout and other finicky fish, what to wear can be a crucial decision.
The absolute beginner’s guide to fishing: All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish.
‘Do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ for booking a fishing guide: “What time does your boat go out today?” As a fishing guide, that is a question that always makes me smile. I immediately know the only time this person has ever been on a paid fishing trip is most likely in Florida on a party boat that chugs away from the marina precisely at 8 am and 1 pm every day. They have never booked an inland, freshwater fishing trip where guides generally work on much more individualized, appointment-style schedules.
‘Still bustin’ beaks!’: Jimmy Carter bags a turkey: The former president went hunting earlier this month with Bill and Tyler Jordan at Realtree Farms in Harris County near Columbus. Carter came away with a prize — a large, wild turkey.
Bill restricting state wildlife data from hunting headed to governor: A revived bill outlawing the use of state-generated wildlife location data for hunting is in the hands of Montana’s governor. Senate Bill 349would limit the uses of specific Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks data, such as the GPS location of collared elk or grizzly bear dens. While that data would be available under state open records laws, those obtaining it could not use it to “hunt or harass wildlife” or transfer it to another person for hunting.
I’ll sleep when turkey hunting season is over: A lack of sleep may be the No. 1 struggle for spring turkey hunters. As I’ve written about many times before, most spring hunters want to be in the woods listening for a turkey to gobble well before the break of day. This requires them to get up from a warm bed in the middle of the night and venture forth when the werewolves, vampires and — even more dangerous — sneaky deer that want to jump in front of your truck are out there skulking around.
How to select the best arrow rest for your next hunting setup: Arrow rests come in many shapes, sizes, colors and functions. It can be a bit overwhelming if you are not sure what to look for so here’s a short summary of the most common kinds of rests that are available to bowhunters.
Montana gears up for another fly fishing season: Fly fishing has been a popular outdoor sport in Montana since the early 20th century. Since then, it has grown into a major industry of shops, manufacturers and outfitters.
A bad day at the lake: Fish turn up dead for fishing rodeo: A children’s fishing rodeo went mostly belly-up in northeast Mississippi after a contractor stocked the lake with diseased and dying catfish.
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