Beyond Whitetail

Please, Stop Pouring Soda on Fish Gills

A couple years ago, I saw a blog post that encouraged bass anglers to keep a bottle of Coke with them at all times. And no, it wasn’t for...

Are There Bull Sharks in the Midwest?

When I used to work for the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, it was inevitable that every summer I’d get approached by people asking abou...

A Weather Phenomenon All Hunters Have Noticed

On one of my very first deer hunts, I remember thinking that Dad didn’t dress me warm enough. We hadn’t even been in the field an hour an...

Does Managing Coyotes Work?

As sportsmen, I often feel like we’re trying to justify what it is that we do. Just look to social media, where you’ll see a fisherman wi...

Do Turkey Actually Lack a Sense of Smell?

In an upcoming article for Turkey & Turkey Hunting, I break down the biology of turkeys and what makes them such a badass. I look at thei...

Lessons Learned Coyote Hunting

Last winter, I got an invite from a veteran predator hunter. On his resume are over 80 coyotes in 10 different states, with experience in...

The Incredible Wild Turkey Timeline

Often deemed “the greatest conservation success story in North America,” I think we’ve all heard about the supposed near extinction of th...

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