Missouri laws allow children as young as 6 to hunt with a mentor.Deer image by Pinhole from Fotolia.comChildren who want to hunt or trap in Missouri are fortunate enough to be able to do so at an early age as long as they have a licensed mentor who is willing to supervise. Missouri child...

Mullet are not easy to catch, but make for a fine meal.rougets image by martine wagner from Fotolia.comAlthough most fishermen do not attempt to catch mullet due to their unusual taste and low availability, the right kind of bait can be extremely helpful in the process of reeling one in....

Flathead catfish often go by other names, such as Johnnie cat, mud cat and yellow cat. Flathead are delicious as a fish entree for your meal, whether fried, baked or grilled over coals. The meat is white, firm and flaky, according to the Catfish Angling website. Many anglers use trotlines and fish f

According to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, skunks can cause damage like burrowing under porches, disturbing beehives or digging holes to get to food. Their voracious appetites can help you lure them into a trap.

Winter bass fishing can be slow but productive for anglers who brave the cold.winter image by ric from Fotolia.comBass fishing is typically associated with warm weather, and that is when the majority of anglers do their bass fishing. But that is not enough for some fishermen, who will do...

The Nintendo DS title, "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky," starts players with a personality test to determine what type of Pokemon they be at the outset of gameplay. The final part of this personality test asks the player to put their finger on the DS touchscreen, so that the color of thei

The dwarf lantern shark and the dwarf gulper shark are the two smallest species of sharks known to mankind. An average full-grown dwarf lantern shark can fit into the palm of a human hand, though large lantern sharks may reach about 8 inches in length. The dwarf gulper shark only reaches 2 feet in l

When you are looking to book a fishing guide, there are countless important things to know. At the top of your record might as well be your captains experience and information on the waters that ...

"Pokémon Pearl" players value Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon, because of its ability to evolve into one of seven different Pokémon. Each of Eevee's evolutions has a different Pokémon type and different strengths. Unlike most Pokémon evolutions, which are automatic, y

Known for their prevalence in Japanese cuisine and the chewy texture they add to a proper spaghetti marinara, octopus are generally trapped as bycatch in the expansive nets of larger commercial fishing operations. Within its coastal ecosystems, the pacific northwest is home to variety of octopus spe

Few things are more satisfying than catching a fish on a lure you've made yourself. Plastic worms provide anglers with an effective means of catching a variety of fish under many different conditions. You can make your own fishing worms with plastic and commercial molds. For that matter, you can ma

Shimano Talica II can be described as small but terrible mini-might fish catching machine characterize by its smallness compared to its incredible strength with a dual speed reel. Made with small drags yet can catch ...

Smallmouth bass are most common in the fresh waters of the Vancouver area, including Nanaimo.bass image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.comWest of downtown Nanaimo in British Columbia lies Westwood Lake, nestled in the mountainside foothills of the public Westwood Lake Park. In addition...

Abu Garcia is a familiar name to many fresh and saltwater anglers. With its headquarters in Sweden, Abu Garcia has a strong tradition of quality and innovative fishing reels that have often been at the forefront of the industry. Abu Garcia reels are designed to be durable and easy to use. The majori

There are three types of fishing line for most fishing tackle: monofilament, braided, and fluorocarbon. Choose the right line based on your tackle and the size and species of fish you hope to catch. Fly line is the only option for fly fishing tackle.

Bait buckets hold live bait like minnows and other small fish. The most important part of a bait bucket is keeping the bait alive, which means keeping the water fresh inside the bait bucket. It's also important to have a bait bucket that has enough space for the bait to swim around. While these bait

Fishing bobbers are used not only as a way to visually tell if you are getting any bites by watching them "bob" up and down in the water, but they are used to set the depth that your bait can sink to so it reaches the fish you want. You can tie fishing bobbers easily by using the popular fixed bobbe

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for the management and upkeep of all the state-owned hunting land. As of 2010, there are 93 hunting preserves in 48 out of the 83 Indiana counties. The DNR hopes to increase its properties by 45,000 acres by 2016; with the

Flies are among the most effective lures for trout, although they are just as good for catching fish such as bass and sunfish. Most fishermen who fish with flies use fly-fishing rods and reels, which are designed to cast the nearly weightless flies. But some fishermen do not own fly-fishing equipmen