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2 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Tony Peterson |Mark Kenyon |Kubie Brown |Patrick Durkin
The single greatest downside to hunting, in my eyes, is the frequency in which this activity puts me in close contact with poison ivy. Damn I loathe that stuff, and I think my hatred is justified. A poison ivy breakout once swelled one of my eyes shut so tight that I couldn’t see out of it and had...
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3 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Jordan Sillars |Kubie Brown |Spencer Neuharth
Brevard County, Florida, has no chill—at least, not if you're a kid trying to fish a neighborhood pond. Less than 12 months after a Palm Bay man was arrested for allegedly holding a group of young anglers at gunpoint, a Melbourne woman has been arrested for doing the same. Both incidents involved Brevard County teenagers who were supposedly trespassing to fish local ponds and lakes, but this latest incident has what the other one did not: video.
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1 month ago | 
themeateater.com | Tony Peterson |Steven Rinella |Mark Kenyon |Kubie Brown
Subscribe In this episode This week, Tony explains how to get your mind right around hunting high-pressure ground, and what you can do right now to ensure you can fill your tags this fall no matter how much competition you're up against. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEaterTony Peterson on Instagram and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By New On Sale On Sale
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2 months ago | 
themeateater.com | Kubie Brown |Sam Lungren |Ryan Brod
Ice fishing always feels a bit like a scavenger hunt. You can’t see what’s swimming in the water beneath your feet and unless you’re fishing with electronics or are fishing an area you know extremely well, having a successful day usually comes down to finding clues. It’s a game of seeking and searching where you ply and prospect like a miner panning for gold in hopes of finding the mother lode.
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2 months ago | 
themeateater.com | Christopher Bancroft |Kubie Brown |Spencer Neuharth |Kimi Werner
As Americans and Europeans know, traditional fish taxidermy involves harsh chemicals to preserve the skins, which are later mounted on wood or plastic molds. And if you've ever spent time in a dusty barroom overlooking a lake or river, you know they don't age well. The modern version of fish taxidermy relies on the honesty of fishermen. Fiberglass replicas are crafted from "detailed" measurements, photographs, and descriptions provided by the angler.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Kubie Brown |Ryan Callaghan |Phil Bourjaily |Tony Peterson
When I first started duck hunting, I had no idea what I was doing. I had never used a duck call, didn’t have any decoys, and really had no idea how or where to hunt. But after only a few weeks of hunting, I filled my freezer with dozens of different duck species. It didn’t happen because I somehow mastered duck calling in a few short days or had built the perfect blind in the perfect spot—it happened because I got good at jump-shooting.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Patrick Durkin |Kubie Brown |Stephen L. Klobucar |Sam Lungren
If you type “fishing lures” and “tampon” into Google, you’ll find YouTube videos about anglers who’ve used feminine hygiene products as bait for bass, catfish, lake trout, and rainbow trout. You’ll also find comments from folks who consider the videos “LOL” and think those anglers are true innovators with hot advice for catching fish with tampons in open water or through the ice. Meanwhile, don’t be surprised if most anglers just don’t want to catch a fish that bad.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
outdoorlife.com | Kubie Brown
Share I’ve always been a big woods whitetail hunter.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
midcurrent.com | Kubie Brown
I often hear salmon and steelhead anglers complain about the challenges of catching fish. They grumble about rough weather, endless hours on the water, and sparse fish returns, but I disagree with them every time. As an avid salmon and steelhead angler myself, the toughest part about catching anadromous fish is finding the right leader for the job. The variety of leaders is overwhelming, with different sink rates and lengths designed for specific situations.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
midcurrent.com | Kubie Brown
Nothing tests your patience more than winter fly fishing. Between the numb extremities, frozen guides, and generally slow action, it’s the time of year when putting away the fly rod and planning that tropical vacation you’ve always talked about seems like a better idea. However, what many fly anglers don’t realize is that winter presents one of the best opportunities to land the absolute stud of a trout you’ve always dreamed of catching.
