Dave Maas Articles

No other way to say it — this musky video is a heartbreaker.

A small mammal is in hot pursuit of a snowshoe hare in Alberta, Canada. Can you identify it?

If you prefer real whitetail antlers for rattling, then check out this simple safety hack from Levi Morgan.

In the author’s opinion, most whitetail hunters don’t get shooting opportunities on mature bucks because they scout and hunt TOO much.

At the beginning of a fishing outing, it’s common for a musky guide to demonstrate how different lures work to their clients. In this case, a big musky interrupts the lesson.

Creating a mock scrape with a heavy rope serving as the overhead branch is a technique used by many veteran whitetail hunters. Here’s how.

Some boat anglers have no clue when it comes to common courtesy while fishing. Here’s proof.

Bill Winke provides tips on how many deer stands you should have ready to roll, and how long you should rest a stand between sits.

Many successful, experienced bowhunters believe in the maxim, “Take the first good shot.” Not me — here’s why.

Experienced musky anglers understand it’s rare for a fish to strike a lure twice. But three times?

The author and his son put a Frogg Toggs Grand Refuge 3.0 wader to a season-long torture test on public land sloughs.

Shooting a crossbow accurately, especially on whitetails and other big game, requires some smart planning and dedicated practice. Here’s what you need to know.

A kitten is rescued from a lake by a kayak angler, and it obviously loves fishing!

You know that antlers grow fast, but you’ll have an ever greater appreciation for the process after watching this short video.

Fact — the ending of this 1-minute video will surprise you!

Not only will the new DSD Bedded Doe decoy be deadly during the whitetail rut, but it should work well during any part of the deer season.

Competing in his fourth Paralympic Games, Team USA’s Matt Stutzman wins the ultimate prize.

Zeke is bass fishing with his dad, and the pair are surprised by what attacks Zeke’s lure.

Amy Ritchie, owner of Amy’s Animal Art Taxidermy, explains the reason why it takes so long to get back your prized game animal.

The annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey for 2024 estimates nearly 34 million ducks, which is a 5% increase from 2023.

According to Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal, PSE's latest carbon ride, the PSE Mach 30 DS, blends sensational styling and smoothness with stability that's unparalleled in its class.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all . . .

Spinning reels are important tools when targeting everything from bluegills to bass, yet many anglers experience frustration due to loops, twists and tangles. Here’s how to avoid the top five spinning reel mistakes.

Pursuing whitetails on public land is a challenge. Period. But with the right mindset, it can be tremendously rewarding.

Practice doesn’t necessarily mean shooting dozens of arrows a day all summer for these top bowhunters. Find out their secrets to success.

Amanda O'Neill of Chainsaw Chic Carving shares details on how she creates amazing works of art with her chainsaw and other tools.

Wildlife Research Center has partnered with several other hunting companies to host its 2024 Trail Cam Photo Contest. The grand prize has a value of nearly $3,200! There’s a chance to win one of 10 bi-weekly contests, too.

Kristine Fischer has caught and released many muskies in her fishing career, but this one took a bite out of her knee while being unhooked.

Crappies feast on minnows during summer, but believe it or not, a live minnow isn’t the most effective bait to catch them.