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Hunting & Fishing Feature Writer: Brenda Layman

Welcome to Suite 101’s Hunting & Fishing Department. Here is where we feature stories from trout fishing to bass bugs, from big river catfish to salmon runs and salt water fishing. Readers can check out articles on deer and turkey hunting, gun safety, ammunition, game management, conservation, and more. If your passion is upland bird hunting, check out these articles on dog training and preserve hunting. We strive to provide information that’s fun to read as well as useful in the field. Want to comment? Visit my blog. Check out our collection of articles from experienced hunters and anglers, and remember, a day spent outdoors is a good day.


Feature Writer Articles in Hunting & Fishing

The Future of Hunting Rights
While difficult decisions remain, there is reason to be encouraged about the future of public hunting opportunities in the U.S.A.
Great Lakes States Combine Efforts Against Carps
States take legal action in response to the threat of bighead and silver carps invading the Great Lakes.
Invasive Carp Species Threaten Great Lakes
Invasive species could create unwelcome changes in Great Lakes ecosystems.
Gift Ideas for Hunters and Fishermen
Gift ideas for hunters, anglers, and other outdoors enthusiasts come in all price ranges.
GPS or Compass?
GPS devices are popular with hunters, hikers, geocachers, and folks who just want to find their way around town. But what about the good old compass?


Contributing Articles in Hunting & Fishing

Fishing Reports, Devil's Lake & Eastern ND, USA
With ice approximately 12 inches thick and mostly clear weather, ice houses are beginning to pop up in East Bay and Minnewaukan Flats at Devil's Lake in North Dakota.
Tying Crazy Charlie Flies for Bonefish
Small, light weighted shrimp fly patterns are some of the most effective for bonefish. The crazy charlie, one of these patterns, is fairly easy to tie at home.
Tying the Mini Puff Bonefish Fly
Mini puff bonefish flies are fairly easy to tie, as far as saltwater flies go. And in addition to that, they are a top shrimp pattern for flats fishing.
Tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph
The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most popular mayfly nymph imitations. It is a basic pattern that represents several mayfly species.
Tying Adams Dry Flies for Trout
Adams dry flies are the top mayfly patterns for trout. Tying these trout flies requires tyers to follow a template that is also used for creating other patterns.
Tying the Zug Bug
Zug bugs are some of the most basic wet fly patterns for trout. These flies can represent a number of mayfly and caddis species, and they work in many situations.
Tying the Muddler Minnow
Muddler minnow flies are some of the best all around bass streamers. Tying the muddler minnow is fairly easy, and certainly worth the time for bass fly fishers.
Tying the Gotcha with Rabbit Fur
There are a number of bonefish flies that seem to do very well quite often. The bunny Gotcha, a simple pattern with rabbit fur, is one of those top flies.
Tying the Goddard Caddis Fly
Caddis flies are some of the top foods for trout. There are a number of fly patterns that represent these insects, including the Goddard caddis.
Tying the Elk Hair Caddis Fly
The elk hair caddis fly is one of the most popular all around dry flies for trout fishers. Tying this trout fly is so easy that it is a good starting fly for novices.
How to Tie a Merkin Crab Fly
Del Brown's permit merkin crab fly is easy to tie at home. Despite the introduction of many new patterns, his continues to be among the top crab flies around.
Tying Gotcha Bonefish Flies
The gotcha is one of the best bonefish fly patterns, and tying it is very easy. Only a few materials are needed to make this shrimp imitation.
Lake Nosbonsing Offers Great Angling Options
Located not too far from its bigger cousin Lake Nippissing, Lake Nosbonsing offers many of the same fishing opportunities without having to tackle big water.
How to Lose Weight By Fishing
It seems absurd that losing weight may be done by doing something fun. But it is true; you really can burn calories and lose weight fishing.
Lake Erie Walleye Big and Plentiful
Lake Erie walleye fishing presents anglers with an opportunity to catch numbers and size of fish not seen many other places.

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