Vermont muzzleloader and 2nd archery deer seasons, Dec 6-14

Vermont’s hunters will get one final chance for a deer this year during the muzzleloader deer season and the second part of the archery deer season. The two seasons run at the same time -- December 6-14.

VT Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

CLAM Outdoors Pro Tackle Blade Spoon

Kevin Dahlke – CLAM Power Stick Pro staff

Clam Outdoors has come out with new bait for this fishing season and it is called the "Blade Spoon". The Blade Spoon is a bladed bait that is triangular in shape and comes with a treble hook. There are a variety of sizes that it comes in and those are 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 oz sizes, as well as a variety of colors in 6 stunning color combinations.

Tying the Blade Spoon onto the line with a loop knot will give you a lot of extra action that you can make it dance with your rod tip. The action can be very subtle with just jiggling the rod slightly too actually working it very aggressively if that is what were needed.

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KIDS OutDoors page Updated

We have updated our KIDS OutDoors page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors by adding the upcoming New England Outdoor Education classes for 11/24-12/3

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Maine Hunting Report for November 21, 2014

“Hunters are seeing plenty of deer. Some hunters are being selective right now and passing on does or smaller bucks,” said IFW Wildlife Scott Lindsay. “Usually around now, we will start to see more of these hunters taking deer.”

Lindsay said that while numbers may be down a bit from last year as expected, hunters are still seeing good numbers of deer and good size ones as well.

Maine Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

Clam Pro Tackle Dingle Drop XL Jig

Everything we said about the Drop XL goes for the Dingle Drop XL, too. A lot of times, you want to keep the jig size (and weight) the same, but need a bigger hook. Seriously, when you fish the Clam way, you are going to hook up with big perch, crappies, bluegills, with bonus bass, walleyes, pike and more. Besides letting you fish with larger plastics and multiple live baits, XL hooks are strong enough to stand up to big battles. And the wide gap helps the hook point find a home when you rear back. Made from tungsten, 30% heavier than lead.

Clam's Dingle Drop XL Jig

Fishing Report November 16 2014 Massachusetts

Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, air temperatures low 40's, slight to moderate winds, bait of the day - Clam Pro Tackle Blade Spoon tipped with a Maki Plastic Maki in purple

Since there is still sometime before we are going to be seeing ice here in New England, been spending these days checking out the local ponds. These ponds we frequent quite a bit during the ice season so it is nice to get out there now and see where the fish are holding. Just may make it a bit easier locating them when first ice comes.

This particular pond is rather small and most fishing occurs in the main basin of the lake. Since the winds were blowing fairly well, had to abandon the usual area that we fish and search out some new water. Fished the opposite end of the pond and we generally never make it that far across on our typical trips.

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Open Water 2014 Picture Added

We have updated our Open Water 2014 page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors for our fishing trip on November 16

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CT General firearms deer season begins November 19

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a safety reminder for outdoor enthusiasts as a variety of hunting seasons are currently underway – most notably the opening of the fall firearms deer season which begins on Wednesday, November 19. Specific deer hunting season information is available on the DEEP website at www.ct.gov/deep/hunting.

CT Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

Fishing Report November 9 2014 Massachusetts

Conditions: Sunny skies, air temperatures 55 degrees, slight to calming winds, bait of the day - Clam Pro Tackle Blade Spoon tipped with a white Maki Plastic

Since we are getting to the end of the open water season, the boat is put away and we spend any time on the water currently in our kayaks. This is allowing us to fish a number of smaller bodies of waters that we can't get the bigger boat into. As well as giving us an idea as to where the fish are currently before the ice sets up.

This particular pond is fairly shallow for two thirds of it and the other third gets to a depth of 16 feet or so. So this is generally the area that we concentrate on as the crappies typically will suspend in this area. Using theVexilar flasher, you are able to differentiate which fish are crappies and which are sunfish.

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Open Water 2014 Picture added

We have updated our Open Water 2014 page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors for our fishing trip on November 9

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Deer season update; deer baiting ends November 19 2014 in most WMUs

New Hampshire hunters have taken an estimated 5,102 deer statewide as of November 9, according tothe New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.  Two days remain in the muzzleloader season, and archery deer hunters have been afield since September 15.

NH Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

Last bowhunter-only hunter education course offered

Due to popular demand, registration has opened for a final bowhunter-only Hunter Education course being offered at the Goffstown Fish and Game Association, 100 Melvin Valley Road in Weare, N.H.  on Friday, December 12, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both sessions required).

NH Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

CT DEEP advises motorists to use caution in the Cheshire and Prospect area due to moose sighting

Motorists in the Cheshire and Prospect area are advised to use extra caution and be observant while driving due to the sighting of a moose in recent days near Interstate 84.  The moose was last seen in Cheshire near Nathan Hale Court this past weekend and today was spotted on Straitsville Rd in Prospect.

CT Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

KIDS OutDoors page Updated

We have updated our KIDS OutDoors page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors by adding the upcoming New England Outdoor Education classes for 11/10-11/19

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2014 NH youth deer hunt weekend results; deer season to date

Preliminary reports show that young hunters succeeded in harvesting 367 deer during the 2014 Youth Deer Hunt Weekend in New Hampshire, down 24% from the 2013 total of 483. This unofficial total does not include information from all registration stations.  The 2014 total is slightly above the average since the youth deer hunt began in 1999.

NH Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

RI DEM's division of Fish and Wildlife to offer fly-tying program in North Kingstown starting November 17

The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife is offering a program this fall for anglers interested in developing and improving their fly-tying skills.

RI Outdoor News at BWS OutDoors

BWS OutDoors Joins CLAM Outdoors and IceArmor

About CLAM Outdoors and IceArmor

For over 30 years Clam Outdoors has stood for the best in outdoor gear. Our customers tell us that the Clam name means dependable, durable, and tough. That’s important, because no one wants to be out in the field or on the ice and have a problem with their gear. Quality is our top priority at Clam, and it’s reflected in everything we make. We started the Ice Fishing Revolution™ when we built the first Fish Trap® shelter over 30 years ago, and we’ve never stopped innovating. Today we offer the largest line of shelters in the business, the IceArmor® by Clam line of jackets, bibs, boots and gloves and all types of accessories – from Dave Genz and Jason Mitchell rods to bait buckets and sled lights. We offer everything you need to be successful out on the ice. And we’ve got you covered after the ice melts too. Our line of Polar ATV/UTV & lawn tractor trailers, summer products like the Clam Six Pack 1660 Mag Screen Shelter & Jason Mitchell Elite Series Rods are built with the same dedication to quality and are made to exceed your expectations.

Clam products have you covered for all seasons!

CLAM Outdoors

CLAM Outdoors IceArmor

BWS OutDoors joins Ice Team

About Ice Team

We were there at the beginning of the Ice Fishing Revolution TM . . . because we started it.

No one has done more to advance the sport of ice fishing than Ice Team.  Since 1997 our Pros have come up with every significant ice fishing method and refinement in history, starting with Dave Genz and the Clam Fish Trap and the Vexilar flasher.  And today our Pros continue to blaze new trails.

But they always circle back to shore to pick up anybody who wants to learn.  This season, Join the Team TM and tap into our Pros’ knowledge.  Let them provide you with up-to-the-minute, cutting edge advice and resources you won’t find anywhere else.

Ice Team

Sunrise/Set Table for Hartford, Connecticut

We have updated our sunrise sunset table web page for Hartford, Connecticut for the month of December.

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Tide Chart updated

We have updated our Tide Chart page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors adding the January Tide Charts for the state of Maine.

Tide Charts at BWS OutDoors

KIDS OutDoors page Updated

We have updated our KIDS OutDoors page at BackWoods Sportsman OutDoors by adding the upcoming New England Outdoor Education classes for 11/3-11/12

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CLAM Outdoors IceArmor Women's Lift Suit

The IceArmor LIFT™ Cold Weather Suit is more than just a cold weather suit. Yes, it certainly will protect you from the cold, wind and ice. But more than this, the IceArmor By CLAM LIFT™ Suit includes an internal “lift” lining that provides added buoyancy versus our EDGE™ Suit, giving the angler an extra “lift” when it’s needed. Yielding cutting-edge design, look and function, the bibs and parka have the same great features as the original IceArmor By CLAM EDGE™ blue/black suit.

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