Processing wild game is a rewarding skill for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters alike. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, having the right tools is crucial for efficiently and effectively handling the game you bring home. To get started, a sharp knife, clean work area and meat grinder are all you really need. As you decide to do more...

In the lush and intricate ecosystem of the Florida Everglades, an unexpected predator has established its domain, altering the delicate balance of nature: the Burmese python (Python bivittatus). Once confined to its native habitats in Southeast Asia, these massive constrictors have found a new home in the subtropical wilderness of southern Florida. While their introduction may have seemed innocuous, the...

Happy Invasive Species Awareness Week! In just about every ecosystem in North America, from the bottom of the Great Lakes to the innermost part of the Everglades, the ecology and native plant and animal communities have been affected by invasive species in one way or another. Invasive species are often introduced from other areas of the world where they did...

Calling coyotes is a great way to spend your outdoor time in the winter months after deer season is over and there is fresh snow for good tracking conditions. There is a wide variety of different setups you can try depending on the terrain, cover and wind direction.  Understanding Coyote Behavior: Before delving into the world of coyote calling, it's...

Lake sturgeon have become a hot topic recently, with the proposed listing of the species under the Endangered Species Act. A decision on whether listing is warranted is expected by the end of June 2024. Lake sturgeon have experienced population declines over the last 200 years, but are a popular sport fish in certain specific locations throughout the Great Lakes...

Winter is a great time to get out and do some scouting, especially in the snow because of the high number of animal tracks you can find and identify. But one species’ tracks will most likely be missing: black bears! Hibernation season is upon us, and the bears that we may see commonly during the warmer months are a little...