TIPS FOR EARLY SEASON RIVER WALLEYES
Across the Walleye Belt’s many rivers, the spring walleye bite is on. From the Rainy River in the far north, to the Detroit River, the...
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THE BASS DADDY BLOG
Hunting, fishing, elections, border surveillance - you name it we will be talking it about it right here on the Bass Daddy Blog.
Don McDowell
- Feb 24
- 4 min
When Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?
The second rut, a hard winter, and even buck age can affect how early or late buck's drop their antlers. Here's how to know when to look for
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Don McDowell
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Technology and Fair Chase - AZGFD
Unmanned aerial vehicles — drones — are aircraft and subject to the same rules as other aircraft, meaning they cannot be used to assist...
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Woody
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Why Are Muskies the ‘Fish of 10,000 Casts’?
URBANA, Ill. – For anglers, landing a muskellunge, or muskie, is a big deal. The “fish of 10,000 casts” is notoriously elusive, making...
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Woody
- Jan 10
- 5 min
Removing Dams on the Snake River
Through millennia of lava flows and erosive flooding in the Columbia Basin, a river emerged. The Snake River writhes some thousand miles...
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Woody
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
The Federal Government is Proposing to Reintroduce Grizzlies in Washington State.
The federal government is once again making plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington’s North Cascade Range. The United States...
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Woody
- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
It’s Official: Klamath Dams are Coming Down
After a grueling 20 years of environmental impact statements, scientific studies, negotiations with stakeholders and advocacy from the tribe
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Woody
- Nov 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Right Way to Sight In Your Hunting Rifle
Before you bring your rifle into the field, bring it to the range and make sure it’s dead on.
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Don McDowell
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Top Five Ways to Stay Warm This Hunting Season
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2022) – Don’t get caught in the cold this hunting season. Increase your time in the field with a few expert tips...
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Woody
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Fall Bass Favorites
Bass fishing may not offer many definitive statements, but here’s one you can take to the bank: During the fall season, find the bait and...
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Woody
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Putting Your Boat to Bed for Winter
If your boat sits out in the back yard up north, it will soon look like this -- make sure it's ready to go in spring by winterizing. I’ve...
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Woody
- Oct 13, 2022
- 5 min
The Race is on for Rare Earth Metals
It’s not just new projects that are getting a boost; decades-old proposals that withered in the face of environmental opposition are now...
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Woody
- Oct 12, 2022
- 5 min
Common Shotgunning Myths, Explained
Steel shot patterns poorly through a Full choke. The idea that steel shot patterns poorly and even shoots “blown” patterns through a Full...
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Woody
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
Feral Hog Hunting gets a Thumbs Up in California
The bill is aimed at knocking back the feral pig problem—but some Golden State hunters aren't happy about it The California Department of...
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doug56092
- Sep 25, 2022
- 1 min
Hunters Should Report Harvest Anomalies
When in doubt, let Game & Fish Check it Out Nature isn’t perfect. If a hunter spends enough time in the field, there’s a chance he or...
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Woody
- Sep 13, 2022
- 5 min
Three Trolling Approaches for Salmon
The salmon species are a well-regarded fish species for both their sport and excellent table fare. While native to the North Atlantic and...
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Don McDowell
- Jul 20, 2022
- 5 min
Four stages of Spawning Bass
Spawning Tips from Elite Series Pro Terry Scroggins For many anglers, fishing the spawn is singular in meaning: casting to bedding bass....
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Don McDowell
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Potential World Record Paddlefish
The world record for paddlefish taken with rod and reel will likely fall to a giant 146.7-pound Oklahoma monster snagged at Keystone Lake...
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Don McDowell
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3 min
Lake Pleasant, which is close to the Phoenix metropolitan area, has seen 6 deaths in 6 weeks
Five of those deaths could have been prevented had they been wearing a life jacket. Saguaro Lake had a drowning on May 29th, again it was...
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