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Muscovy Ducks Might Well Intrigue You

Did you know that the Muscovy Duck ‘hisses' and does not ‘quack'?  Strange, that.  One naturally assumes that all ducks quack.   My uncle and aunt kept a flock of Muscovies on their small farm in Southern Africa to provide themselves with ‘tabl... Read >

Cormorants or Shags

One of the most fulfilling aspects of land ownership is the continual challenge to develop and improve. Our small cattle farm on the edge of sandveld that merged with the Kalahari semi-desert proper had on it two little dams. Built on the cheap with whee... Read >

Focus On Goose Decoys

Getting the geese to land near you so that you can bag one is the reason why goose decoys exist at all.  They are not new.  People who have lived around geese for centuries past have studied their traits. What stirred their imagination to try decoys as ... Read >

Brant Goose – The Goose With Three Names

Canada's North is dark, cold and hostile.  Very few people live there.  There are few roads, swarms of mosquitoes and frequent bad weather so it' s safe to say the climate is inhospitable.  Expect to be surprised by what does live there.   For one, ... Read >

Trolling Motors For Boats

It happens to be a fact that the sport most people participate in, is fishing. The reason for this could simply be a desire to go somewhere, far away from cities with the associated pollution, squalor, high rise buildings, fast pace and high population. ... Read >

Small Hypalon Inflatable Boats

Why buy a small boat? Well, for most of us it is because we do not have enough financial superiority to be able to afford a large luxury boat. (Must say here though, that reading some of the articles on the internet, I'd rather have a superior IQ than su... Read >

Pontoon Boats For Fishermen

Pontoons are particularly suitable for nature enthusiasts, or just lovers of the great outdoors. No reek of exhaust fumes contaminates the air. No noise of motors to disturb the bird calls, the occasional splash of fish, the secretive gurgle of ripples ... Read >

Armchair Fishing or Float Tubes For Under $100.00

The definition of Armchair Travel is 'to participate or experience indirectly or vicariously'. (Vicariously means taking the place of another). In other words, from the comfort of an armchair we indirectly participate in the experiences of someone else. ... Read >

Fishing In New Zealand

In the Northern Hemisphere, Britain is an island with land pretty much all around it, but with a swathe of ocean breaking away to the South.   In much the same latitude in the Southern Hemisphere lies New Zealand. But she is surrounded by ocean, ocean ... Read >

Commercial Fishing in New Zealand

Commercial fishing in New Zealand has really only got underway since 1960. 1960! These little islands are surrounded by a great mass of ocean, always have been, and yet commercial fishing has only became a growth industry in the last 50 years. Some thi... Read >

Boating In New Zealand

By the very nature of New Zealand's position, boating is bound to play an important part in the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Two small islands surrounded by so much water, plus good rainfall and running rivers inland, lends itself to the imagination o... Read >

Kayaks: Get The Most Out Of Your Recreation Time

For high adventure on roaring rapids, great fishing spots, reaching inaccessible hunting areas, watching bird life in a quiet retreat or just a day out on the water, there is a kayak for every occasion. It was first built in Greenland, later in Alaska, b... Read >

Kayaking Or Canoeing In El Salvador

My own visit to El Salvador (sometimes misspelt El Slavador or El Salavador) was a delightful experience. The contrast between those who are wealthier and those who are not is never far away in developing countries. What was different about El Salvador ... Read >

Cheap Kayaks – Kayaks Under $200

Cheap kayaks can give you a lot of enjoyment. They can also stand up well to fair wear and tear. Originally kayaks were timber framed covered with animal hide. This basic shape persisted for many years with the main changes veering towards a more streamli... Read >

Kayaking Or Canoeing In El Salvador

My own visit to El Salvador (sometimes misspelt El Slavador or El Salavador) was a delightful experience. The contrast between those who are wealthier and those who are not is never far away in developing countries. What was different about El Salvador ... Read >