Dave Maas Articles

Roland Martin won the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year title a record nine times, and along the way he learned about a couple of tournament cheaters.

A heartfelt tribute to one unforgettable British Labrador and the simple idea that turned grief into a wall of joy and lasting memories.

A Facebook clip from Barbwire Outdoors shows a bowhunter test-firing a custom 11-foot carbon arrow in a moment that could have ended badly.

Learn a clever, low-cost trick from Don Higgins that can help protect newly planted trees from buck rubs and rodent damage.

Learn two effective ways to fillet largemouth bass and why bleeding, trimming and removing pin bones make for cleaner, better-tasting fish.

Jeremy Smith shows a smart rubber-band rigging method that keeps expensive sucker minnows lively longer and helps you fish fall muskies more effectively.

Hunters, anglers and gun owners can’t afford to sit out elections, because local, state and federal votes shape the future of our rights, traditions and outdoor access.

A Spypoint Flex-M2 captured a South Dakota whitetail buck transforming from mid-September to mid-October, and the body change is hard to believe.

Don Higgins explains why giving a mature whitetail buck the right wind is one of the most important keys to getting him on his feet in daylight.

Follow Stern Game Recovery for real-world tracking insights, deer and bear recovery stories, and expert advice on when to wait before trailing wounded game.

Improve your treestand accuracy and buck-stopping speed with a close-range archery drill that simulates real whitetail hunting pressure.

A crane-lifted target at the World Archery Field Championships in Yankton made for a dramatic finals moment—and a great reminder that uphill shots are still judged by horizontal distance.

Jacob Wheeler shares a simple trailer-backing system that makes launching easier, with practical tips on alignment, steering, and plenty of practice before you hit the ramp.

See how a trained tracking dog and handler team up to recover a wounded black bear, and learn why blood-tracking dogs are far more fascinating than the name suggests.

April Vokey helped Green Bay Packers players trade brute force for finesse as they learned the timing and technique behind fly casting.

Use a fast-moving topwater lure and a simple hookset tip to catch more largemouth bass during September's transition from summer to fall.

Watch elk hunter Beau Brooks demonstrate the chuckling cadence that can make your calling sound far more realistic.

Watch how a simple set of catch-and-release tools can make landing and unhooking big northern pike and muskies much safer and easier.

Learn why whitetail bucks seem to vanish before season and discover the scouting and hunting adjustments that can help you track them back down.

Watch Myles Pfingsten break down a simple dropshot live bait rig that’s recently been smashing giant bluegills.

Step back in time with rare footage of Fred Bear on a 1950s horseback elk hunt in Wyoming, complete with vintage gear, backcountry adventure, and a thrilling close stalk on a big bull.

A bowhunter’s in-the-field interview is interrupted when two rutting bucks chase a hot doe right into his path.

Kip Adams lays out five smart reasons to tag a doe early, even when heat, hunting pressure, and your own excuses tempt you to wait.

A simple freezer trick from a veteran outdoorsman may be the easiest way to get bugs out of your trail cameras before they ruin your gear.

Iowa is set to ban trail cameras on state-managed public hunting lands in 2027, sparking debate over fair chase, hunter ethics, and crowded public ground.

See how outfitters are using well-trained horses to get a closer bow shot at pronghorns—without the usual challenges of spot-and-stalk hunting.

If you’ve planted food plots for whitetails for any length of time, you’ve faced this dilemma: The calendar says you should plant but it’s bone dry. What should you do?

Top anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series recently visited the St. Lawrence River (New York), and while everyone caught bass during the four-day event, there was a critical gear difference between many of them.

If you aren’t confident about tying braid to leader, then this simple and strong knot is for you.

Do you have an arrow with a loose nock? If so, here’s how to easily fix it.