Summer 2026

**The “Better Late than Never” Issue**

Better Late than Never, we’ve all been there. Heard that phrase all the time growing up when my brothers and I would make my mother late wherever we went. For us now that has been keeping up with our day jobs to keep the lights on, and that has kept us from getting you, our Degenerates, what you have been waiting for.

We are happy to give you the Summer Issue of our magazine. We have collected a variety of stories and videos to share with you and have included everything across the past few seasons we have missed. We also have some new stories from our friends at PGH Fly Co. and Guardian Angler.

We want to thank you for being apart of our outdoor adventures. Just know we never forgot about you, and we are thankful that you never forgot about us. Remember to keep getting outside, and you are never lost if you are found in the woods.

Stay Degenerate

Articles

The Banshee Bobwhites of The Swamp

The first harvest of any game species is a special one. Read this article to laugh with and at Colt as he goes through the ups and downs of the Upland hunting season.

To Hop or Not to Hop

Struggling to make the call on whether to move spots or stay in one area? Well, Guardian Angler has a great article breaking down his observations on both strategies for ice fishing.

Translucence In Nature and Fly-Tying

Everyone knows the term “match the hatch”. Well, Kurt from PGH Fly Co, informs us with the knowledge behind what makes a fly look just like the insect they are trying to imitate.

Swamp Stories

Congaree National Park sits in a quiet corner of South Carolina. It is often overlooked in favor of other National Parks, but we believe you should go and see it for yourself.

Venomous Snakes

If you ever find yourself in the woods, you have possibly have come across a snake. John covers how to identify and deal with venomous snakes.

The Battle to be the Master Baiter

Where creativity meets clarity, and vision meets action.

We believe in doing things differently—with intention, with passion, and with people at the center of it all. Every detail here reflects that mindset.

Northern Indiana Ice Fishing

We bring creativity and expertise to everything we do.

Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

Midwest Whitetail Hunting

Colt finally had time to go chase some tail! He gets to see some fun deer behavior. From young bucks checking out does, to watching deer choose what herbaceous vegetation they want for dinner. He was lucky enough to sling an arrow this trip. Watch and see how the hunt unfolds. As always there are lessons to be learned in the deer woods. Somethings are what to do and some things are what not to do lol! Go check out our Instagram and Facebook to see how many degenerates have filled a tag. Also, check out our website for the new articles.

How To: Get Traps Ready for Season

Colt goes over the simple steps on how to wax your traps for season. We all know when it comes to outdoor hobbies, prep for season is crucial. In order to help preserve the traps to increase the strength and longevity of your traps you need to dip them in ODERLESS wax. You can also do this with dyes. Let us know what y'all do for pre-season prep in the comment section below. We are excited for another year of tight chains. Good luck to everyone who is setting a line this year. Stay Degenerate!