The Outdoor Sports Advisor Blog

Nov 5, Muzzleloader deer hunting season is almost here. Tips and techniques.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:23:31 GMT

>Muzzleloader deer hunting seasons are about to open in many states. If you havent tried this kind of primitive hunting, odds are you will---muzzleloading is the fastest growing shooting sport.

Oct 30, Thanksgiving Dinner. Recipes and tips for cooking with foods the Pilgrims ate.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:14:04 GMT

Thanksgiving dinner has traditional dishes. But tradition is funny - only in the last 50 years has it meant turkey and fixin's. Recipes and tips for game dishes the Pilgrims might have eaten.

Oct 28, Cold Weather Camping. Tips and techniques for enjoying fall and winter outdoors

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:52:57 GMT

Cold weather camping means fewer people, no bugs, and incredible scenery. Coping with the unsettled weather of fall and winter, however,requires changes in gear, foodstuffs, and outlook.

Oct 21, Outer Banks Fishing. Amazing coastal experiences on North Carolina's shore.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:24:05 GMT

Outer Banks fishing is legendary. Few experiences compare to fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks. Whether fishing high surf, bouncing off a pier, or tossing from a boat "OBX" is the place to be.

Oct 17, Small Plate Recipes. Tips and techniques for cooking leftover game.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:01:56 GMT

Small plate recipes can be perfect this time of year. The new hunting season probably means your freezer is down to bits and pieces of game. Why not make a clean-out-the-freezer game dinner?

Oct 8, Brook's Outdoor Log has mailed

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:56:36 GMT

Brook's Outdoor Log, our monthly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers.

This issue is full of additional thoughts and tips for outdoor enthusiasts. Also included is a recipe for BLT Soup.

If you have not received your copy or are having difficulties with format, please don't hesitate to email me (brook@the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com).

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Oct 7, Quail Hunting has changed. Tips and techniques for gunning bobwhite.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:30:50 GMT

Quail hunting! Thats all it means when you say birding in the south. But, as with many other outdoor pursuits, southern bird hunting has undergone major changes. Smart gunners hunt for success.

Sep 29, Autumn Soup. Tips and techniques for making soups while camping this fall.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:07:10 GMT

Autumn soup time is arriving. Camping in the fall has its own challenges, including the need for more hearty food. Here are recipes, tips and techniques for cooking soups in the field this fall.

Sep 24, Animal Antics. Wildlife behavior can often beat man-made entertainment.

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:27:41 GMT

Animal antics are always entertaining, whatever your favorite outdoor recreation. Youll see lots of wildlife as you pursue your sport. Often wildlife performances beat any man-made entertainment.

Sep 22, Squirrel Hunting. Bright Days and Bannertails. Tips and techniques.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:51:05 GMT

Squirrel hunting is the earliest season in many locales. But, are you really up to hunting during high summer? Tips and techniques for bagging bannertails early in the season.

Sep 15, Pinfire Shotgun: Remembrance of Things Past

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:21:32 GMT

The pinfire shotgun remains as part of the histor of sporting shotguns, as well as flintlocks and caplocks.

Sep 9, Outdoor Cooking. Duck Blind Stew and Like Minded Meals.

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:42:41 GMT

Outdoor cooking is intimately linked with outdoor adventures. No matter what the main purpose of the trip, it seems, the food you ate, and how it was prepared, is what really feeds the memory.

Sep 8, Fishing. Bringing Up the Next Generation.

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:21:41 GMT

Fishing is on the decline. Anglers should make efforts to encourage youngsters to pursue the outdoors.

Sep 2, Brook's Outdoor Log

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:26:32 GMT

Brook's Outdoor Log, our monthly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers.

This issue is full of additional thoughts and tips for outdoor enthusiasts. Also included is a recipe for Medallions of Venison Tenerdloin.

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Sep 1, Camping Cookware. Tips for preparing your own portable outdoors kitchen.

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:41:45 GMT

Camping cookware is a bit different than a regular kitchen. Tips for creating a portable kitchen kit holding the tools and gadgets you'll need.

Aug 30, Wasting Disease: Separating Myth and Reality

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:51:08 GMT

Wasting disease, while present in deer herds throughout North America, is not perilous to humans as often reported.

Aug 26, Bass Fishing Bait. What's the best bait for big bass?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:35:53 GMT

Bass Fishing Bait. What's the best choice for catching big bass? Spinnerbaits are surprisingly versatile and effective. Tips and techniques for catching the big fish.

Aug 24, Camp Cooking. Outdoor cooking doesn't have to be basic or bland.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:52:03 GMT

Camp cooking doesn't have to be boring or basic. Here are some tips, techniques and recipes for making your outdoor cookin special

Aug 19, Upland Hunting. For a true gunning experience try a private preserve.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:49:35 GMT

Upland hunting is the ultimate gunning sport. Alas, birding season seems to get shorter each year. Tips for acessing a hunting preserve for a traditional upland hunting experience.

Aug 18, Fly Fishing. Size matters. It's not always about small. Big flies - bi

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:12:21 GMT

Fly fishing is based on traditions and truisms, one of which is using small fishing flies. In fact, big flies can mean big fish. Tips and techniques for fly fishing with bigger flies.

Aug 12, Outdoor Club. In search of a fictional reality.

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:49:46 GMT

Outdoor Club. Most of the famous outdoor writers had one. Perhaps it's time I located one for myself.

Aug 10, Trout Fishing. One of our readers describes her family's outdoor haven.

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:20 GMT

Trout Fishing in Maine. One reader's family fishing and camping experience.

Aug 6, Easy Camping Recipes. How to cook your catch on Camp 'N Fish trips.

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:12:50 GMT

Easy camping recipes are highly sought after, expecialy for Camp 'N Fish trips. Here are some recipes, tips and techniques for preparing fish while camping.

Jul 31, Musky Fishing. Tips and techniques for taking the water wolf.

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:56:54 GMT

Musky fishing is the stuff of legends. A thousand casts before the first hook, and the obsessive behavior of musky hunters, and even divorces. Tips and techniques for pursuing the water wolf.

Jul 29, Varmint Hunting. Mown Fields and Whistle Pigs.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:28 GMT

Varmint hunting is in full swing - letting you know we are deep into Summer. Tips and techniques for bagging woodchucks, prairie dogs and other varmints.

Jul 27, Fishing Trip; Up a Little River

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:07:56 GMT

Every fishing trip doesn't have to be an exercise in military planning. Sometimes fishing is just about relaxation.

Jul 22, Pot Luck Camping. Recipes and techniques for group cooking in the outdoors.

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:29:38 GMT

Pot luck suppers appear no matter where you camp. Everybody cooks a dish which goes on a central table, forming an alfresco buffet. Here are some recipes, tips and techniques for outdoor pot luck.

Jul 20, Trail Running: Hikers Beware!

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:03:07 GMT

Trail running has become a constant presence on hiking trails. Unfortunately, it seems that most trail runners are ignorant of proper hiking trail etiquette. The result is dangerous for hikers.

Jul 18, Foil Cooking: Recipes and Techniques for package cooking in the wilderness.

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:08:26 GMT

Foil cooking is familiar to anyone who was ever a scout. This camp cooking style can be much more sophisticated. Cooking in foil offers many advantages. Tips, techniques and recipes.

Jul 15, Patterning a Shotgun. A shortcut for hunters.

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:42:49 GMT

Patterning a shotgun can be arduous, but the rewards are successful shooting. Here are some tips and techniques for shortcutting the tedious patterning process.

Jul 9, Camp Bread. Recipes for cooking unique breads while camping in the field.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:18 GMT

Camp bread is a wonderful thing. Breads can be as simple as hoecakes, or as complex as yeast-risen loaves. Recipes, tips and techniques for trying campfire breads.

Jul 7, Crankbaits. Bass Fishing Techniques.

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:51:24 GMT

Crankbaits, for some inexplicable reason, remain one of the least understood fishing lures. Tips and techniques for bass fishing with crankbaits.

Jul 6, Hunting Preserve: Fair Chase?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:18:56 GMT

Hunting Preserve. Is it fair chase to bag game in these circumstances?

Jul 1, Brook's Outdoor Log

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:09:40 GMT

Brook's Outdoor Log, our monthly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers.

Our Recipe of the Month is for Berry Bannock. This bread can be prepared in an oven or over an open fire - and Brook tells you how.

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Jun 30, Day Pack and Fanny Pack Choices. Selecting the best day bag.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:24 GMT

Day pack and fanny pack choices confuse many hikers. You should choose these bags as carefully as you pick a new backpack. Tips and techniques for selecting day bags.

Jun 29, Outdoor Questions: The Big Empty

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:32:10 GMT

Outdoor questions often seem empty of real content. Often they are simply a way to generate more advertising.

Jun 24, Brook's Outdoor Log

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:32:29 GMT

Brook's Outdoor Log, our weekly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers. In keeping with our catfish recipes story, the Recipe of the Week is Catfish Baked with Crab and Shrimp. If you have not received your copy or are having difficulties with format, please don't hesitate to email me (brook@the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com). If you're not a current subscriber and are interested in learning more, please review our Newsletter page.

Jun 23, Catfish Recipes. Plain & Fancy.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:16:06 GMT
Catfish recipes and a black iron skillet have long been associated with the south. But the fact is, catfish is popular almost everywhere. Here are tips and techniques for cooking catfish.

Jun 19, Hunting Lease: Living the Dream

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:56:29 GMT
A hunting lease can fulfill every hunter's dream. It can offer a piece of property where you and your buddies have exclusive rights. But there are pitfalls. Tips for creating a great hunting lease.

Jun 17, Brook's Outdoor Log

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:07:06 GMT
Brook's Outdoor Log, our weekly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers. This issue contains some tips on scrounging led for casting your own sinkers. The Recipe of the Week is Orange Filets Under Black-Buttered Cream. If you have not received your copy or are having difficulties with format, please don't hesitate to email me (brook@the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com). If you're not a current subscriber and are interested in learning more about my FREE newsletter, please review our Newsletter page.

Jun 16, Fishing Guide - A Worthwhile Investment

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:20:01 GMT
A fishing guide is often viewed as a needless extravagance. In fact, hiring a guide can be a worthwhile investment for any fishing trip.

Jun 14, Fishing - Just Fishing

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:48:49 GMT
Just Fishing - seems to have fallen by the wayside. Too many anglers focus on a particular species and count the trip a failure without a catch. What happened to just enjoying the sport?

Jun 12, Fishing Flies: Getting a Hook On It

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:02:28 GMT
Fishing flies. Tying flies and understanding various hook sizes. Tips and techniques for tying fishing flies.

Jun 11, Brook's Outdoor Log

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:00:04 GMT
Brook's Outdoor Log, our weekly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers. This issue contains some further thoughts on salt water fishing reports, as well as additional tips for summer crappie fishing. For those of you that read the Summer crappie fishing story, the Recipe of the Week fits right in - Sweet Broiled Crappie. If you have not received your copy or are having difficulties with format, please don't hesitate to email me (brook@the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com). If you're not a current subscriber and are interested in learning more, please review our Newsletter page.

Jun 9, Crappie Fishing in the Summer

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:02:57 GMT
Crappie fishing is traditionally a springtime event. The heat of summer is reserved for bass and bluegill. Nonetheless, crappie can be found year round. Tips for summer crappie fishing.

Jun 7, Sinkers: Casting Your Own

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:56:58 GMT
Sinkers: Casting your own. How to mold and cast your own fishing sinkers. Tips and techniques.

Jun 5, Fishing Report: The Sea

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:44:00 GMT
Fishing Report On Current Ocean Fish

Jun 3, Brook's Outdoor Log

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:27:59 GMT
Brook's Outdoor Log, our weekly newsletter, has been mailed to subscribers. This issue contains some further thoughts on fly fishing styles, as well as additional ideas on frog giggin. For those of you that read the frog gigging story, the Recipe of the Week fits right in - Pan Fried Frogs Legs. If you have not received your copy or are having difficulties with format, please don't hesitate to email me (brook@the-outdoor-sports-advisor.com). If you're not a current subscriber and are interested in learning more, please review our Newsletter page.

Jun 2, Frogging We Will Go

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:55 GMT
Frogging is one of those offbeat outdoor pursuits you dont hear much about. Frog gigging is actually quite popular. But you wouldnt know it by reading the outdoor magazines. Tips and techniques.

Jun 1, Fly Fishing. Don't Burst My Bubble.

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:47:30 GMT
Fly Fishing, as a definition, simply means using an artificial fly. How you deliver that fly, is a matter of preference. You can even opt for a bubble & fly and a spinning rod. Tips for this method.