Bearded Hen – Minnesota
John Carlson of Minnesota shot this beautiful Merriam Turkey on April 29th 2005. The bearded hen was taken in Nebraska using a ground blind a Hazel Creek hen decoy and a Watab Creek Game Call.
Vanessa Alimo
Bearded Hen Hunting – Tips and Insights
A bearded hen looks similar to other female turkeys but has a distinct feature. The “beard” is a group of hair-like feathers on the chest. This feature makes bearded hens an exciting target for hunters. Knowing how to spot a bearded hen is crucial. Look for the beard and note the bird’s behavior and habitat. … Read more
Fish Facts: Juvenile Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum)
The Jack Dempsey gets its named from a former heavyweight champion, meaning the Jack Dempsey can be quite an aggressive fish. The Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum) is a member of the cichlid family and is native to Central America. The color of the Jack Dempsey varies greatly with age, mood, and health of the animal … Read more
Bird Watchers: Mourning Doves
There are many types of Doves but for our purposes we will be talking about Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura). The Mourning Dove ranges from Central America to southern Canada. The mourning dove might migrate depending on its location. The further north you go the more likely it is that the bird will fly south for … Read more
Port Sulphur Louisiana
Excitement was building as I contacted Alex Rogers, a professional fishing guide out of Port Sulphur, Louisiana – and one who has been very much acquainted with the inside scoop of the goings-on of the area for some 25 years. “The trout, Jerry, are thick as grass on the ground in the surf,” he said … Read more
Fish Facts: Grey Tilefish – Caulolatilus microps
These are a couple of the best pictures of a Grey Tilefish that you are going to find on the internet. Grey Tilefish Caulolatilus microps live in deep waters of Atlantic from around New Jersey, south into the Gulf of Mexico.
Proof: Arkansas Cougar Confirmation
A trail cam set out for deer in Arkansas has take a picture of a cougar. The picture was taken back on November 30, 2010, but the story is only now making the rounds and getting out there. The picture is from Roland, Arkansas. Not many Cougars pics have been showing up from Arkansas lately … Read more
Fish Facts: Mangrove Snapper
This is a juvenile Mangrove Snapper. Mangrove Snapper (Lutjanus griseus) also known as gray snapper, is an important fish both commercially and recreationally. Mangrove snapper reach sizes up to 17 pounds max., frequently up to 12 pounds and more commonly caught at 2 pounds. Mangrove Snapper range from as far North as Massachusetts, South to … Read more
Two Mountain Lions Confirmed in Western Oklahoma
The push East continues. On October 29, 2005, Ron Mills, the manager of Black Mesa State Park, encountered two mountain lions traveling together in the park. They were apparently stalking several deer that were bedded near the residence. The larger cat went into the brush before Mr. Mills was able to get a photo, but … Read more
“Let’s Go Swimming In The St. Johns River”
Robert Gatling is a Jacksonville dentist with a passion for Florida alligator hunting. He’s been after them over the last seven years, and annually takes some heavyweights, including many over 10 feet long weighing hundreds of pounds. But the brute he and three buddies located Sept. 20 in the St. Johns River about 30 miles … Read more