The Mountain Biker Who Vanished Without a Trace
Hikers go missing with frequency; it stands to reason, there are many of them out there. Runners, too. Berry pickers and mushroom hunters. David Paulides, founder of the North America Bigfoot Search, is obsessed with disappeared game hunters.
Why the Great American Outdoors Act is a Huge Deal!
On June 17th, the U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act with a vote of 73 yays and 25 nays. This news made headlines across an America that was reeling from protests, amid the profound uncertainty of a pandemic, at a time of polarized politics at a scale and fury not seen since the Civil War.
Please Don't Piss Off Your Fishing Guide
Fishing guides are reopening for business around the country after being seriously impacted by COVID-19 lockdown orders. As they get back to the lives they love, consider booking a fishing trip—they can use your help more than ever. Here’s how to be a better client (and catch more fish).
How to Draw a Trout with Artist Tim Johnson
Last month, Utah artist Tim Johnson hosted a popular live event on the Orvis Fly Fishing Facebook page in which he taught us how to draw a trout. It was a truly eye-opening lesson that certainly helped me. With an artist’s vision, Tim broke the fish down into its individual parts and explained how to get the proportions correct.
Never Lose Another Fish Fight Again
Knots fail. Leaders snap. Lures pop free. Whatever the reason, if you spend enough time on the water, you’re going to lose fish—probably some big ones to boot. Even the pros suffer break-offs. But not too often, because they learn from their mistakes. Here, six of the best share some of those painful lessons so you’re never deprived of another grip-and-grin shot again.
Walking Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Health
Moving about the world is an essential part of the experience of being human. Movement, and most especially lots of regular walking, is good—indeed, great—for body and brain.
Targeting Spring Time Weed Line Walleyes
I have been involved in many discussions that focused around the strategies of locating fish. Although there are quite a number of theories that have merit, there are few anglers that disagree with the importance of focusing on edges.
COVID-19: How Will it Effect Your Fishing And Hunting Trips This Year?
The COVID-19 virus’ affect on lives, health, and the economy is well documented. The question all sportsmen and women now have is how will it impact spring hunting and fishing seasons?