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News & Tips: Safeguarding Access for Sportsmen to Recreational Lands...
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Safeguarding Access for Sportsmen to Recreational Lands

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, is National Hunting and Fishing Day, a time to celebrate two of America’s most enduring pastimes. Unfortunately, those pursuits are imperiled by the diminishing access for…
News & Tips: 8 Tips to Photograph the Vivid Colors of Fall...
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8 Tips to Photograph the Vivid Colors of Fall

As the north winds begin to push south with Vs of Canadian geese, we are given a yearly opportunity to photograph vivid colors rarely seen in nature. Red and gold mix with the lingering green of…
News & Tips: George W. Bush Attends Tracker Marine Conference at Big Cedar Lodge...
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George W. Bush Attends Tracker Marine Conference at Big Cedar Lodge

43rd President George W. Bush Attends Tracker Marine Conference at Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake September 15, 2014. Attendees celebrate 36th anniversary of Tracker fishing boat popularity and…
News & Tips: Now is the Time to Fish for Trout That Survived the Summer...
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Now is the Time to Fish for Trout That Survived the Summer

I don’t know what your weather has been, but in much of the northeast part of the country the soon-to-be-departed summer was exceptionally wet and relatively cool.  Which is good news for trout…
News & Tips: This Video Shows How to Protect Loss of Valuable, Personal Items From a Fire...
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This Video Shows How to Protect Loss of Valuable, Personal Items From a Fire

RedHead Pro Hunting Team captain Jerry Martin shares his personal experience and tests the RedHead 1856 Collection Fire-Resistant Gun Safe The heat from the fire was unbearable.  The sound—a…
News & Tips: The Secret to Catching More River Trout on a Fly Rod...
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The Secret to Catching More River Trout on a Fly Rod

I was fishing one of our local brook trout rivers the other day when I was reminded of something that makes a huge difference in fly fishing success – fishing current seams. A current seam is a…
News & Tips: Fall Fishing Tactics for Largemouth Bass That Have Moved to Weedlines...
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Fall Fishing Tactics for Largemouth Bass That Have Moved to Weedlines

The first frost of the year hit this morning, marking the end of the shallow water largemouth bass bite. Water temperatures have plummeted the last week, going from a balmy 77 degrees F to a chilly…
Deer grazing in fall
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4 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Deer Where Acorns are Dropping & What to do About It

You found a beautiful patch of oak trees where the forest floor is turned upside down by deer feeding on acorns. Yet no deer show up when you’re in your tree stand. Acorn crops vary greatly from one…
News & Tips: Finally, No More Gamy Gamebirds!  Field to Table Tricks for Delicious Wild Game Meals...
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Finally, No More Gamey Gamebirds! Field to Table Tricks for Delicious Wild Game Meals

One of the greatest rewards of hunting upland game birds, waterfowl and wild turkeys is the delicious dinners that result from successful hunts. But for the ultimate in wild game dining, proper field…
News & Tips: Easy Ways to Stay Safe and Comfortable When Fall Fishing...
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Easy Ways to Stay Safe and Comfortable When Fall Fishing

For anglers in the north, the arrival of fall means two things - cold temperatures and hot fishing. Banner days on the water are the norm, but to make these trips comfortable and safe, preplanning…
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Don’t Think You Know Enough to Hunt Turkeys in the Fall? You Can With These 5 Tips

Spend time scouting in the area you intend to hunt turkey and look for sign. With the resurgence in wild turkey populations across the country in the last 30 years, many states have opened fall…
News & Tips: 3 Keys to Catching Trophy Brown Trout This Fall...
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3 Keys to Catching Trophy Brown Trout This Fall

Hooking a trophy brown trout this fall has a lot do do with timing. Fall provides great opportunities to catch trophy brown trout. Fall spawning runs from these elusive fish give dedicated fly…