Archive for May, 2009

Springtime in Devils Lake

May 31, 2009 Fishing

Got the spring fishing report from Bubba up in Devils Lake, North Dakota and it sounds great.  It took them some time to find the right fishing hole and the Doubletougher was gracious enough to let his friend do the navigating as they started out.  “Pitched cranks in the shallows, went to Ford Bay, Doc [...]

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Reaping The Rewards Of QDMA

May 27, 2009 Deer

The story goes that the members of this hunting club had practiced Quality Deer Management for years and when they learned the landowner was not going to renew their lease, the harvest was on.

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The Moment Before Disaster Struck

May 24, 2009 Sightings, Wildlife In Action

Trailcams have become as popular for logging trophies as they have for providing that brief glimpse into the happenings of your hunting ground.  We’ve featured several such images and this one ranks at the top for downright creepiness. Capturing what are surely the final moments for an unlucky whitetail can not help but make one [...]

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Big Freakin’ Bear

May 21, 2009 Bear

I’ll be honest with you, I don’t know a darn thing about these photos other than it’s one big dang bah’r.  With the way my week’s gone however, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned out these were Oompa Loompas and this guy was the neighbor’s dog. More photos after the jump.

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Trophy Squirrel Taken In Suburbia

May 19, 2009 Heroes Read More »

We Call ‘Em Dolphin

May 17, 2009 Fishing

Talk about a good day on the water!  Beach Billy was aboard the Pole Position on Friday as they headed offshore from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and it wasn’t long before the lines started singing!  Among this motley bunch was Billy’s good buddy, John Boy, of the Charlotte-based and nationally syndicated radio morning show, “John [...]

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Beware Of Falling Moose

May 13, 2009 Sightings

Digging deep into the Doubletough archives, I came across this one from 2006 that is absolutely remarkable.  The incident occurred in October 2004 near Fairbanks, Alaska.  To replace or update power cables, electrical crews will attach the new cable to the old, then pull the old line through, bringing the new line through the towers [...]

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PT Gets On The Board

May 11, 2009 Deer

PT Ingle harvested his first deer a few years ago, this 85 pound 10 point.  The son of Gene Ingle of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, PT was hunting with a family friend.  PT’s grandfather is Paul Ingle, a yacht broker in Wrightsville, and friend of my own Dad.  A proud moment all around! Share your [...]

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