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– Marci
Archive for January, 2013
Skeet Shooting Time!
Posted in Game, Guns & Rifles, Shooting, Skeet, tagged "skeet shooting", game, guns, hunting, shoot, shotgun, skeet on January 30, 2013| Leave a Comment »
It’s Never Been About Ducks
Posted in "Bill of Rights", Constitution, Gun Rights, Guns & Rifles, Hunting, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Shooting, tagged "Bill of Rights", "Dr. Susan Gratia-Hupp", Constitution, guns, huntin, rifles, shooting on January 28, 2013| Leave a Comment »
What is the second amendment about? This is the best argument I’ve ever seen for gun rights. Please watch and share.
Happy Hunting (and Fishing)!
– Marci
Save on Hunting and Fishing Gear
Posted in Ammo, Archery, Bargains, Bow hunting, Fishing Gear, Hunting Clothes, Hunting equipment, Hunting Gear, Save Money, Shooting Gear, tagged "save money", archery, Bargain, Cabela's, Fishing, gear, hunting, hunting clothes, hunting gear on January 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Hunting and fishing are fun, but they can also be expensive. I’ve found that buying cheaper gear is not such a good idea. I want to actually see through my binoculars. I want a nice clear image, not a cloudy, slightly blurry one that can come with a cheap pair. I think all hunting & fishing gear are like this. I want the best… at the best price.
Cabela’s Bargain Cave is one of the places I find great deals. The inventory is constantly changing so I can always find new things. From ammo, game calls, tree stands and trail cams to clothing and hunting accessories.
The Bargain Cave also has fishing and camping gear, a boating section and so much more! Check it out and check it often so that you can buy the best and save the most.
Happy Hunting!
– Marci
Win a Ranger XP 900
Posted in Contest, Giveaway, Hunting, Hunting Gear, Quad, Sweepstakes, Win, tagged contest, giveaway, Polaris, quad, Ranger, sweepstakes, win on January 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
This sweepstakes ends on January 31st, 2013. So enter HERE while you can!
How fun would it be to go hunting in that???
Happy Hunting!
– Marci
Ideal Water Temperatures for Fishing
Posted in Bass, catfish, Fish, Fishing, Game, Salmon, Trout, tagged "water temperature", bass, fish, Fishing, game, lake, pike, river, salmon, steelhead, stream, sunfish, Trout, walley on January 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Water Temperatures
Water temperature has a major affect on game fish activity in both fresh and saltwater. All fish species have a preferred temperature range in which they are most active and, therefore, more susceptible to being caught. Here are ideal water temperatures for the most popular species of freshwater fish:
Ideal Conditions Chart
Plus or minus 3 degrees of “Most Active” water temperatures is prime fishing.
Fish Lower Most Active Upper
Black Crappie 60°F (15°C) 70°F (21°C) 75°F (24°C)
Bluegill 58°F (14°C) 69°F (20°C) 75°F (24°C)
Brook Trout 44°F (7°C) 58°F (14°C) 70°F (21°C)
Brown Trout 44°F (7°C) 58°F (14°C) 74°F (23°C)
Carp 74°F (24°C) 84°F (29°C) 88°F (31°C)
Chain Pickerel 60°F (15°C) 66°F (19°C) 74°F (23°C)
Catfish 55°F (13°C) 82°F (28°C) 89°F (32°C)
Chinook Salmon 44°F (7°C) 54°F (12°C) 60°F (15°C)
Coho Salmon 44°F (7°C) 54°F (12°C) 60°F (15°C)
Green Sunfish 73°F (23°C) 87°F (31°C) 91°F (33°C)
Kamloops Trout 46°F (8°C) 49°F (9°C) 57°F (14°C)
Lake Trout 42°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C) 62°F (17°C)
Lake Whitefish 43°F (6°C) 51°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
Largemouth Bass 50°F (10°C) 70°F (21°C) 84°F (29°C)
Northern Pike 56°F (13°C) 63°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
Rainbow Trout 44°F (7°C) 61°F (16°C) 75°F (24°C)
Sauger 55°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C) 74°F (23°C)
Smallmouth Bass 60°F (16°C) 67°F (19°C) 73°F (23°C)
Spotted Bass 71°F (22°C) 75°F (24°C) 80°F (27°C)
Steelhead Trout 38°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C) 60°F (16°C)
Sunfish 50°F (10°C) 58°F (19°C) 68°F (20°C)
Walleye 50°F (10°C) 67°F (19°C) 76°F (24°C)
White Bass 62°F (17°C) 70°F (21°C) 78°F (26°C)
Happy Hunting (and Fishing)!
– Marci
How to Build a Cold Smoker (Smokehouse)
Posted in "smoked meat", Cooking, Game, Hunting, smoking, Wild Game, tagged "cold smoker", "smoke house", "smoked meat", "smoking meat", build, building, cooking, meat, plans, smoking, wild game on January 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I’ve been looking into building a small smokehouse for some time now. There are certainly lots of plans out there using anything from terracotta pots and garbage cans to actually building a full smokehouse. I like the idea of doing things for less money. But I also like doing things right.
Here is a great little smokehouse I came across the other day. It looks good but not too complicated. I don’t know if I’ll get around to building it any time soon, but I’m definitely printing this out and putting it on the to-do list.
Cowgirl’s Country LIfe: Building a cold smoker (smokehouse)
Go to Cowgirl’s Country Life website to see the full plans.
Happy Hunting!
– Marci
Recipe: Venison Lasagna
Posted in Cooking, Deer, Hunting, Recipes, Venison, Wild Game, tagged cooking, deer, hunter, hunting, kitchen, recipe, venison, wild game on January 19, 2013| 1 Comment »
Not My Mum’s Venison Lasagna
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Venison Lasagna
This is a riff off my mother’s lasagna, and of course, everyone’s mother makes the best lasagna, right? This one is supremely meaty, supremely cheesy. There’s something like 3 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of cheese in this bad boy. But it makes 8-10 servings, so don’t worry about it. This lasagna, like most, reheats well, too.
And of course you can use regular ground beef and pork for this if you don’t have access to venison or wild boar. It’ll be just as good.
Serves 8-10.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
1 pound ground pork or wild boar
2 pounds ground venison or ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 head of garlic, chopped
1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce
1 can of tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel pollen (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 15-ounce container of ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/2 nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
12 lasagna noodles
Salt and pepper
Copyright © 2013 Hunter Angler Gardener Cook
For the rest of this amazing recipe by Hank Shaw, visit his website.
Enter to Win a Huskemaw Blue Diamond Rifle Scope!
Posted in Contest, Game, Giveaway, Guns & Rifles, Hunting, Hunting equipment, Hunting Gear, Shooting, Shooting Gear, Win, tagged contest, game, giveaway, guns, hunt, hunter, hunting, hunting gear, rifle, rifles, shooting, win on January 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Recipe: Skillet Game Hash
Posted in Cooking, Deer, Elk, Game, Hunting, Recipes, Wild Game, tagged cooking, deer, elk, game, hunt, hunting, recipes, shooting, venison, wild game on January 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Skillet Game Hash
Prepare leftover meat from any big-game roast as a tasty hash.
Serves:4-6
1 quart water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 pounds potatoes
1 tab butter
2 tabs vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups minced or ground cooked big game
1 cup leftover thin game gravy
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
Dash nutmeg
Dash garlic powder
For the rest of this recipe, please visit Big Spur Lodge’s Big Game Recipe page. Thanks!
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10 Ways To Stronger Rifle Field Shooting Positions
Posted in Guns & Rifles, Hunter Education, Hunter Safety, Hunting, Hunting equipment, Hunting Gear, Shooting, Shooting Gear, tagged gun rest, guns, hunt, hunter, hunting, hunting gear, rifle, rifles, safety, shooting on January 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Practice uphill and downhill corrections.
I don’t want to get too into posting other people’s articles. But every now and then I run across an article that is just too good to pass up.
10 Ways To Stronger Rifle Field Shooting Positions is full of information and great advice. Well worth the read.
Happy Hunting!
– Marci
10 Ways To Stronger Rifle Field Shooting Positions
By Shawn Carlock
After having spent years in the hunting fields, rifle competitions, and training arenas, I have noted that a high number of missed “field” shots in these conditions were the result of unstable or flat out poor shooting positions. Now, in the areas of hunting, rifle competition, and training, your field shooting position will often be far from ideal. However, there are things you can do to raise your first round hit percentage by improving your shooting position.
1. Get your rifle as close to the ground as possible. The higher your body and your rifle are up in the air, the less stable you typically are. Not all field positions allow you to be right on the dirt, but be there whenever you can. Even if you do not use a bipod on your rifle, simply being prone and unsupported is a better position than sitting, kneeling, or leaning against a tree. The closer you and your rifle are to the dirt, the more stable you will be. Now, getting low may not always be possible, so be prepared for other unique field shooting positions, but try to stay low whenever possible.
Morrigan's Lodge 