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Ice Fishing Scares Me!

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I have been thinking about ice fishing for a while now but I keep putting it off. I’m not sure if I will ever go out on the ice but if I am going, I am closer than ever.

So I have been prepping by reading some other blogs and stories. When I read about fishing on a lake with 6 inch ice rising and falling I was back peddling for sure. Apparently this is rare and my blood settled so I am back on my search for where I might travel next year for some ice fishing. I’m thinking I want one of those 30 inch walleyes but this article makes ice fishing for perch sound cool too.

Still, it looks like a lot of work with the amount of gear needed and the precautions you have to take for safety and warmth. Although I bet  it’s an experience you never forget even if you come home empty handed after a day of fishing on the ice. However, the memory of pulling your first catch up through a six inch hole on an iced lake has got to be priceless.

If you have never been ice fishing and you wonder what type of preparation and gear you need then head over to Minnesota Angler site and read the post on Ice Fishing Equipment.

Well, that’s it, I will get back to you next year when I do it, or if I don’t, maybe you’ll forget I said I was going to :)

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Take Advantage of Your GPS When Hunting

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

A GPS is a good way to prevent getting lost while you are hunting. You can use your global positioning system to find your way back to a previous area by marking locations. Hunt more efficiently by marking potential areas where deer may congregate. You can use topographical maps  to find spots quicker. Build a database in your GPS receiver of scrapes, beds and feeds that you find. Develop a coding system that is easy to remember such as T=tracks, S=scrapes and R=rubs, etc. Record the information in a computer program or log upon returning home. By studying the data and noticing patterns you will have more successful hunts in the future.

During bad weather you can use your global positioning system to help you get to safety quickly. When you get separated from your group you can use GPS to help you navigate back to camp. GPS can also be used in emergency situations to communicate with rescue personnel. No more wandering around the woods lost and looking for your base camp.

In the middle of a hunt you may not realize where you are once you stop and if you find yourself in this situation a GPS unit will come in handy. A back-lit unit is less noticeable to your prey in the dark and it allows you to see where you are going. In the dark if you have made a kill you can mark the spot in order to find the fallen animal when you return to collect him.

This is just one modern technology that you can use to help you be a more successful hunter. This tool will not only help to keep you safe but can get you out of a predicament when necessary.

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How to Drive a Buck Crazy

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

When you want to drive a buck crazy you have several choices. I like to find two scrapes from at least one mile apart of each other. Dig up some dirt and get at least six inches into the ground and put the soil into a plastic trash bag. I do this at both scrape sites. Then I deposit the soil obtained from one site into the second site patting the soil firmly into the ground. I repeat this at the second location. If you have scrape material from another deer the buck will think his scrape has been intruded upon. The dominant buck is more likely to return to the scrape.

Warning: This does not always work and when it does not it is usually because the buck smells trace human scent or he is just being cautious. Even if this fails you gain knowledge in the behavior of the deer in the area that you are hunting. By taking notes about your experiments you are able to build upon your knowledge and findings. Soon you might find that dominant buck you want to hunt.

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Bass Fishing With Bill Harmon

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

We caught up with the famous maker of Harmon Deer Scents, Bill Harmon. He was having a really good day on this fishing trip. If you know Bill then you know how crazy he is, crazy in a fun way and it’s always a blast when you spend a day hunting or fishing with Harmon.

If you are looking for any type of scent or attractant be sure to check out Harmon’s Deer Scent and Attractants .

Bass Fishing - Bill Harmon

See some more Bill Harmon fishing pictures.

Harmon Deer Scents are 100% natural and 100% pure. You can also pick up other hunting items like Cougar Claw tree stands, boot hangers, soaps and body wash, and a variety of calls. He also carries a full line of scent and attractant products, not just deer scent. Other scents are rabbit, coyote, fox, skunk, raccoon, bobcat, wolf, moose, elk and even cougar and mountain lion scent.

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The Knife

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

kbar_deblued-300The most popular tool is the knife. If you don’t carry one then you aren’t alive. Even my wife carries.

As a species, man has always relied on tools. The knife is one of those tools that has been around forever.
We don’t have the built-in claws for digging or defense or the teeth for eating that our wild animal friends are equipped with.
As a weapon or tool it increases production and defense levels.

Things to look for in a knife:

  • Durability
  • The right size for your most common tasks
  • The right edge for your most common work
  • A comfortable grip

There are many things to consider when purchasing a knife for use rather than collecting. Some divers prefer a blunt tip knife to reduce the risk of puncturing their dive gear. Blade steel and finish are also considerations. Smooth edge, serrated, saw-toothed and combos are all useful but each for a different task.

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Welcome to Camping Fishing Guns Knives

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Welcome to Camping Fishing Guns and Knives. Where you can find fishing articles, gun and knife reviews, camping articles and the occasional survival or hunting article.

We are currently looking for an author for some camping and fishing related articles.

Read more fishing tips and hunting articles by Pete

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