JAKES Magazine Archives
Survival Savvy
"Be prepared." The Boy Scouts' motto should be a motto for every person who spends time afield. Being prepared for little things that might pop up while you are in the woods can make the difference between enjoying your outdoor experience or not. Click here.
JAKES Fly Fishing School
Welcome to fly fishing school. We want to make sure you have the skills and know-how you need to begin this exciting pasttime. Click on the links below to learn how to properly cast a fly rod and tie your own fly. Make sure to visit the Fly Fishing Fundamentals for tips on getting started. In no time, you'll be reeling in the big ones. Good luck and good fishing. Click here.
Shooting Straight
Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. Getting ready for turkey season takes practice, too. If you are a beginning turkey hunter, besides sitting still, one of the hardest parts of learning the sport is learning how to shoot from a sitting position. Click here.
Slate Call Use
Slate calls are some of the most popular calls among today’s turkey hunters. The term “slate” is somewhat misleading, since these friction calls are fashioned of everything from plastic to glass to aluminum and, yes, slate. These different surfaces give different sounds and some even allow hunters to use them in the rain. Click here.
Crow Caws
What is it about a crow's caw that makes a turkey gobble? That is a common question we get here at JAKES Magazine. If you've spent any time in the woods or hunting on a field and been nearly deafened by a murder (group) of crows, then you know how annoying they can be. Click here.
