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June 3, 2023
HomeAuthorsBrian Cope

Articles by Brian Cope

About Brian Cope
Brian Cope of Edisto Island, S.C., is a retired Air Force combat communications technician. He has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina and has been writing about the outdoors since 2006. He’s spent half his life hunting and fishing. The rest, he said, has been wasted.
Fishing

Thermacell MR300 Mossy Oak Fishing Bundle

October 15, 2022 Brian Cope

Keep the bugs at bay while you’re fishing with the Thermacell MR300 Mossy Oak Fishing Bundle. […]

Freshwater Fishing

KULA cooler

October 2, 2022 Brian Cope

Capable of holding ice for several days in even the hottest weather, the KULA cooler’s sturdy handle design makes it easy to carry. […]

Columns

Species spotlight: Bobwhite quail

September 25, 2022 Brian Cope

Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded. […]

Deer Hunting

HyperFlite Crossbow Arrows

September 17, 2022 Brian Cope

Designed for use with Barnett’s Hyper series of crossbows, HyperFlite Arrows offer greater penetration, accuracy, toughness and consistency. […]

Deer Hunting

Ol’ Man Alumalite CTS Pro

September 11, 2022 Brian Cope

Hunters can hike in to their hunting spot with the lightweight, super strong Alumalite CTS Pro climbing stand. […]

Bass Fishing

SPRO Outsider Crankbaits

September 3, 2022 Brian Cope

Bass anglers will love the casting distance and accuracy of these SPRO Outsider crankbaits. […]

Field Reports

Ram vs. deer: who wins?

August 23, 2022 Brian Cope

When a ram in Texas decided to pick on the local deer herd, the biggest buck around turned the tables on the animal. […]

Columns

Species spotlight: Wood Duck

August 22, 2022 Brian Cope

The wood duck is one of the most colorful ducks in the U.S. and is second only to the mallard duck for popularity among waterfowl hunters. […]

Deer Hunting

Millennium Outdoors Q-250 Solo Buck Hut

August 14, 2022 Brian Cope

The Millennium Outdoors Q-250 Solo Buck Hut is a portable solution to everything you want in an elevated hunting blind. […]

bluegill
Crappie/Bream

Arcadia angler catches Louisiana state record bluegill

August 8, 2022 Brian Cope

When Tim Trahan of Arcadia caught a 2.24-pound bluegill on May 30, 2022 he momentarily thought he was hooked into a sheepshead in Houma where he was born and raised. […]

Fishing

Buffalo Ridge Beef Jerky

July 29, 2022 Brian Cope

Buffalo Ridge Beef Jerky is made of premium ingredients, keeping sportsmen from going hungry while in the field or on the water. […]

Bass Fishing

SPRO Fat Papa Walker

July 22, 2022 Brian Cope

The unique walk-the-dog action of the SPRO Fat Papa Walker is irresistible to fish. […]

The pending world record pompano dolphinfish was caught out of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. by Charlie Noonan. It weighed 11.34 pounds.
Columns

Species spotlight: Pompano dolphinfish

July 19, 2022 Brian Cope

The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin. […]

Deer Hunting

Barnett HyperTac 420 crossbow

July 16, 2022 Brian Cope

The Barnett HyperTac 420 crossbow packs a wollop in a compact package. It is one of the most portable hunting crossbows on the market. […]

Crappie/Bream

The Outlaw Net

July 8, 2022 Brian Cope

The Outlaw Net is a crappie angler’s dream thanks to its length and adjustability. […]

Columns

Species spotlight: Bluefish

June 24, 2022 Brian Cope

Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs. […]

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