Author: North American Outdoorsman Staff
North American Outdoorsman Staff
NAO is the window into the outside environment for readers pursuing their passions in hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, and all pursuits in the outdoors on the North American continent. We will present stories, tips and techniques to be a better outdoorsman, and be completely at home in the outdoor environment for a day, week, or a lifetime.
Spider-rigging is a tactic that allows anglers to cover a lot of water while offering multiple presentations using multiple rods spread evenly across the bow of the boat; if desired, each can be rigged with a different lure and/or live bait combinations. However, to be effective and avoid a tangled mess, rods need to be held at precise angles and appropriately spaced. Millennium Marine’s R100 Spyderlok Gen 2 makes precise presentations with this complex technique simple, regardless of whether you’re using traditional spider rigging, running crankbaits, or longlining. Millennium Marine’s R100 Spyderlok Gen 2 accommodates either spinning or baitcasting reels,…
Adding to its already expansive lineup of semi-auto shotguns for dedicated waterfowlers, Franchi grows the heralded Inertia Driven Affinity series by introducing the Affinity 3 Cerakote. Four exciting new models will make up the Affinity 3 Cerakote line for 2022. First presented in the Affinity 3.5 waterfowl shotguns, the combination Cerakote and camo pattern now extends to the 3-inch-chambered Affinity platform. Two color options are available across two barrel length and gauge offerings: Realtree® Max-5™ with Midnight Bronze Cerakote and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ with Patriot Brown Cerakote. (#41408) 12-gauge 3-inch, 28-inch barrel; Realtree® Max-5™ with Midnight Bronze Cerakote; (#41410) 12-gauge…
Negrini, maker of the strongest, lightest, hardest World Class Travel firearm Cases, introduced seven new Upland models to their innovative Negrini Wing™ series line. International Case Company, the exclusive distributor of Negrini cases, has further enhanced their popular double-walled ABS hard-sided gun cases with the new blaze orange and khaki canvas Negrini Wings™ Upland Series. 100% hand-made in Italy, the Negrini Wings Series utilizes the same patented composite technology coupled with hand-finished upholstery in the best Italian tradition. The new series of cases cover every type of upland and waterfowl shotguns from over-under and side by side to autoloaders and…
ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme- duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, has developed the ultimate “workstation” for serious waterfowlers. The new Vault Blind Bag is a technical pack developed specifically for hunters pursuing birds in flooded timber and wet blind environments. The Vault Blind Bag is designed around a dual- compartment modular internal shelf and external support system that allows the pack to be secured out of water and mud while permitting the hunter full access to essential gear. Two 24-inch tree straps tuck conveniently into side panels and can be extended to wrap around a tree when hunting…
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s unveiled this week the all- new lineup of Ascend®Adventure Bikes, engineered to cover every surface and lifestyle. As the exclusive bicycle of the World’s Foremost Outfitters, Ascend Adventure Bikes offer the ideal combination of quality, performance and value to make the most of time outdoors. Built to Deliver Adventure After Adventure From pedals to handlebar, Ascend Adventure Bikes are engineered for excellence at an unbeatable value for all outdoor enthusiasts. Featuring six unique Ascend bike models across three different bike series – Mountain Bikes, Hybrid Bikes and Cruiser Bikes – these all-new bikes come ready-made…
ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, continues its mission of developing innovative products to help hunters achieve success in the field with the introduction of the all-new Ambush Sling Pack. Run-and-gun turkey hunting demands a pack system that is light, adaptable to changing conditions, and delivers on the key features needed for a successful hunt. The new Ambush Sling Pack hits all these benchmarks. Designed to be worn cross-body, the Ambush Sling Pack utilizes a single over-the-shoulder cross-body strap versus the traditional two shoulder straps found on most hunting packs. The ambidextrous strap allows the…
Party Fowl Grouse Grouse thighs and legs with foraged oyster mushrooms and some lovely cipollini onions in a grainy mustard, white wine cream sauce over garlic mashed cauliflower. Uncannily delicious. I used a specialized bird seasoning developed by @huntchef. #partyfowl wild bird seasoning, and the minute I opened it I knew this was exactly what I needed. Eat what you kill! I seasoned the thighs and legs heavily with Party Fowl, let it meld for about an hour then seared in avacado oil in a cast iron skillet. Then I seared the cipollini onions and oyster mushrooms seasoned with minced…
An article of interest shared by our Outdoor Specialty Media Group Staff Writers. Original Post by International Game Fish Association Newly Approved IGFA World Records To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since February 2022, please view this PDF. Weston’s Dorado Art Weston recently returned from a New Year’s trip to Argentina with several impressive record applications including this beautiful 21.09-kilogram (46-pound, 8-ounce) dorado. On January 3, 2022, Art was casting a topwater plug in the Uruguay River when this massive dorado struck. After a 10-minute fight he was able to land this beautiful dorado to set the IGFA Men’s…
Source: Shooting Wire | www.shootingwire.com USCCA Congratulates Georgia Governor for Signing Constitutional Carry Bill Encourages All Law-Abiding Georgian Gun Owners to Prioritize Firearm Safety and Training to Protect Themselves and Their Loved Ones at All Times West Bend, WI – The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), which has over 625,000 members nationwide including over 17,000 in Georgia alone, today commended Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for signing SB 319 – a “constitutional carry” bill – into law, making Georgia the 25th state to allow responsibly-armed Americans to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The legislation would still require federal background checks on gun sales…
The benefit of having a hunting dog in the field is obvious to bird hunters. There are also hidden benefits to owning a dog, any kind of dog. We likely know these benefits subconsciously. Let’s look at them overtly. Researchers in psychology and human medicine call it the “pet-effect,” a benefit in terms of psychological and physical well-being from dog ownership. Researchers try to be imaginative to design psychological or physiological studies to understand the core of these animal-human relationships. Documented benefits include adolescent psychological well-being, boosted child immunity, increased health and post-surgery survival among older adults, and community benefits.…