Recreation

Deer hunting in Kentucky is governed by state regulations. The rules are straightforward, but the length of the season varies, depending on where you are hunting and what weapon you will be using....

Insects such as crickets are very viable bait for many species of fish. According to the "Take Me Fishing" website, crickets make excellent bait for panfish (such as crappies, bluegill and...

The black-tail deer is found from Northern California's coast to the panhandle of Alaska. From mid-British Columbia north you'll find the Sitka black-tail and southward the Columbia black-tail....

Fishing with tip-ups on the ice is a fun way to spend a winter day. Tip-ups are devices that you deploy over holes drilled into the ice. Tip-ups possess a reel, trip mechanism and a flag that will...

To shoot accurately you need to set the windage and altitude on your rifle sights. These settings will change depending on the terrain and weather conditions. All of your adjustments will be made...

Kayaks are a single or double passenger watercraft. The typical shape is a very elongated body that comes to a soft point at each end. Along with the kayak, you need a set of double paddles to row...

Dawn's light barely creeps over the horizon, bathing the frozen pond behind your house in shades of purple and orange. It is cold; your breath materializes in the air as you strap on ice skates....

Air rifles afford the serious shooter the opportunity to practice without the noise or cost of conventional rifles. Gamo air rifles are becoming increasingly popular with American shooters due to...

Swimming skills are useful and last a lifetime. Kids who learn to swim are more confident in recreational activities involving water, and are safer in and around water. Introducing kids to water...

If the deck beneath that pedestal captain's seat becomes a bit "rocky," then the time to reinforce your deck has arrived. Pedestal seats transfer weight to the deck by distributing it along the...

Cleaning streaks on an RV carpet can be difficult. There are two types of streaks that can occur. The first is a dirt or grease streak than can be cleaned but will take multiple attempts. The...

A prudent mariner keeps an eye on the sky. Your boat's radar can help you do this if you extend its range beyond the immediate area: if you normally use your radar on it's four mile range, move it...

Protecting your New Hampshire property from hunters is as simple as labeling your property. If you want to keep hunters off your land, post signs around the circumference of your land. You can...

Scuba tanks are a vital part of every scuba dive or paint-ball trip. Unfortunately, after many dives, or after lots of use, your tank's paint can begin to corrode. Not only will this look awful,...

Glock models are a common choice of weapon for law enforcement and gun enthusiasts. These pistols are solid formed, making customizing your Glock more difficult. While you can machine and change...

Equitable Stroke Control, or ESC, is an integral part of the United States Golf Association (USGA) handicap system. The ESC rule limits the stroke count for individual holes in a round to prevent...

A boat's macerator pump is used in the boat's sewage storage and handling system. A macerator grinds and chops up the sewage, which allows it to be pumped to or from holding tanks. A pleasant...

Because scuba diving is one sport that carries a risk of injury or death arising from carelessness, the recreational industry requires divers to maintain one or more certifications before they can...

A coyote's or fox's urine can bring the hunter or trapper extra money after the pelt is taken. Trapping lure manufacturers like to purchase coyote and fox urine to be used in making lures....

If want to protect, preserve, and properly store fishing rods the most inexpensive and effective method is to build your own wooden rod rack. You can make one for less than $20 depending on which...

The Muskellunge is the largest member of the Pike family, with the world record 69 pound, 15 oz fish having been caught in the St. Lawrence River in 1957. Muskellunge ("muskie" for short) are...

Pool tables may not look that big in a large bar or a pool hall, but in your living room their proportions can seem overwhelming. And of course you need plenty of room to maneuver around the table...

Underwater lights provide a nice ambiance to a relaxing evening on the water when the sun goes down. Kick back and enjoy the view as aquatic life swimming around your boat come into stark relief....

Glock owners take pride in the fact that they have one of the most reliable and durable handguns on the market. Still, despite the Glock's reputation for being a workhorse of a pistol, the gun...

Fishing nets are used by commercial fishermen to increase their productivity, but it is this push for more fish that causes problems for marine life and boaters. Fishing nets are responsible for...

There are four parts to most gun magazines. The metal frame, spring, bottom securing plate and the push plate on the top of the spring. A number of things can make a gun's magazine malfunction,...

Gelcoat is a pigmented polyester resin that is commonly used as the finish and sealing coat on fiberglass boats. As it ages, gelcoat can crack, peel, blister, chalk and fade. Gelcoat is similar to...

Fly fishing is a style of fishing used almost entirely on fast running rivers and streams. The fly lures represent small flies and nymphs and are a favorite food source among the trout that...

The advances in modern technology apply to fishing just as much as they do to the other aspects of our lives. Today an angler can pursue his chosen quarry using an almost endless array of...

It's nice to wear quality cycling apparel when you're out riding, but why not sport some that is all about you? Instead of buying cycling apparel that looks just like everyone else's, invest in...

If you spent time as a child hula-hooping, you may already be familiar with the typical hula-hooping motions necessary to keep the hoop spinning around you. While hula hoops continue to be...

The most important issue concerning boat deck lighting regards navigation at night. Collisions at night are more likely because of lack of visibility. Proper deck lights, depending on the type of...

When you are roughing it in the wilderness, advance preparation will help keep you comfortable and safe while you camp. A bedroll is a sleeping configuration that provides support beneath your...

Cosmoline has been used for years in preserving firearms for extended periods of time. Typically used on older weapons, cosmoline adheres to the surface of the weapon, and ensures that the metal...

Measuring the length of a fishing line is a tedious but necessary task if you want to determine how much line you have remaining. This can be especially important if you plan to troll for fish or...

Changing the fuel filter on your boat helps keep impurities like flecks of carbonized oil or metal and water droplets from becoming trapped or entrained in your lubrication system. The carbonized...

The dream of many bass fishermen is to fish in Florida. The state is one of the top states for catching big bass, and it has an abundance of waters where anglers can find their own bass fishing...

As fall passes and you haul your boat out of the water for the last time this season, you need to prepare your outboard motor for winter. This process, called "winterization," has two goals:...

Gelcoat damage ranges from color fading, nicks and gouges all the way to structural damage and fiberglass damage. Some are simply eyesores, but others may create serious hazards. You can fix most...

Trolling lures behind a boat permits an angler to effectively cover a lot of water in a short period of time. When you want to fish a particular lure at greater depths, you can use a planer to...

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey describes the Sea Link Card as the truck driver identification card used by the port's Automated Cargo Expediting System. The Port requires all...