Category: Hunting

May 5, 2018 What: Morel Mushroom Hunt Location: Madison County, Nebraska along the Elkhorn River. Conditions: Sunny and warm, 82 degrees.   Report: If yesterday was slow, today was slower.  Here is yesterday’s morel mushroom report in case you missed it.  I was hoping that things improved enough to matter  yesterday with the warmer temps (it got close to 80 yesterday).  Ground temperatures must be just a little cold yet.  Hiked some proven ground for 2+ hours and did not find a single morel mushroom.  Weather was nice though and it was good to get out for a hike this morning

Daily Morel Mushroom Report May 4, 2018 Morel mushroom hunting season is in full swing for many states and the Midwest is just starting to heat up.  Living in Nebraska, we typically get to watch the states to the south of us pull in big hauls of morel mushrooms before we even get a chance to get into the woods.  Every year I always tell myself I will hold off until I know the conditions are right and every year I always go a little too early.  Something about the weather getting warm, the trees budding, dandelions blooming, and the grass

When spring rolls around it’s time to start thinking about hitting the woods.  The sights, sounds, and even smells of the woods are like nostalgia for a grown man.  There are just some things that occur in nature that remind you of a higher power, and turkey hunting is no different.  I still remember my first turkey hunt like it was yesterday.  Not even 10 minutes into the hunt, 2 gobblers came charging in…only for my gun to NOT go off…  Ya, that stunk and was the last outing with that shotgun (that’s another story), but it charged me to press

The first signs of spring are here and morel mushroom hunters across the country are anxiously waiting for their favorite time of year! Morel season! The days are getting longer, temperatures are on the rise, and snow soon changes to rain. The once boring, dead landscape is becoming greener with every day of sunshine and the early spring rains bring much-needed moisture to the plant life that lay dormant all winter. And if you are crazy about morels you know that all of these things mean one thing. You are that much closer to finding that first patch of those delicious mushrooms

When it’s that time of year, it’s hard to beat the anticipation and the sounds of the woods…spring time! When you get down to it, besides the shotgun, turkey hunting is an affordable sport for most. From camo to turkey calls to turkey hunting vests, once you have the right gear you’re ready to hit the field. In this segment of Review Your Gear, we’re going to cover not only the best turkey calls in 2019, but a variety of calls. We try to cover some custom calls and also those looking for something simple like the best turkey call for

Whether you are the casual weekend warrior or the die hard, hunt for a living hunter, camouflage pants are a must.  Everyone needs them, everyone owns a pair, and they make up a vital part of every hunter’s wardrobe.  If its one day or a hundred days each year you spend in the field, being comfortable, camouflaged, and having confidence in your gear is important.  There are a million options out there as far as camouflage pants go and for that reason we are reviewing the top camo pants options for 2018.  Hopefully this will help you make the right decision

I still remember the very first (and last) time I found myself in the elements and completely unprepared.  I was on a spring snow goose hunt and the weather was fairly nice, hunting was slow.  There was a massive rain and ice storm headed our way and we were planning on packing in before the weather hit.  As the weather got closer, a switch flipped and the hunting turned incredible.  We could not leave.  When the rain first hit, we did not mind, as the hunting was hot.  Adrenaline had us by the throat and we hardly noticed the soaking rains

There’s just something about spring turkey hunting that gets in your blood.  It’s not just a chance to kill something, it’s a whole experience in the woods.  The sights, sounds, and smells of the spring can really get an outdoorsman excited.  Besides turkey calls, the most important piece of equipment in the field is a quality turkey hunting vest.  If you search, you will find A LOT of options which can be a bit overwhelming.  So we took the time to research and use some of the best of the best turkey hunting vests we could find on the market and

One thing is for certain….there are A LOT of binoculars available to the consumer and finding the right pair and knowing how much to pay….well that can be beyond frustrating. Finding the best binoculars to fit your need is important, whether you are watching that fired up buck chasing does in a snowy cornfield or enjoying the company of a new visitor to your bird feeder.  Looking at all of the binocular options available can be slightly overwhelming. I mean, how can you REALLY be sure the you are getting the best binoculars with your hard earned money?  With price ranges

It’s that time of year that’s spiritual around my household, waterfowl season. Depending on where you live, you may have a waterfowl season as early as August and in the spring as late as May. Literally you can waterfowl hunt 10 months out of the year if you know where to look, and with hardcore waterfowlers, comes hardcore gear. And the last thing you need failing on a trip in the flooded timber, pond, creek, slough, etc. is a leaky pair of waders. Been there…many times. And I live up in north country where it gets cold, very cold. So I

It’s that time…time to hunt snow geese! With that being said, the first question for concealment, in my opinion, is blinds or no blinds. And if the answer is no blinds, then I’m assuming you’re wearing white suits. And if you’re wearing white suits, what are you gonna do…lay on the ground??? Heck no, get a hunting layout chair. And if you’re going to buy a layout, there are many to consider on the market today. This layout chair review is designed to help guide you with the right unit for your hunting. Lucky Duck Gear Down Layout Blind If there

Are you just getting into the snow goose hunting game and looking to build your spread? Or maybe you are like many snow goose hunters and know the frustrations of hunting snow geese? If you fall into the latter category you know that any advantage a hunter can get in this game is worth the investment.  That’s where I found myself and why I decided to build a spread with the best snow goose decoys I could find. The process of deciding what to buy was also something I struggled with and as a result I owned almost every option currently on