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Pheasant hunter walking down a prairie road with pheasant in hand
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Tools and Techniques No Bird Hunter Should Be Without (infographic)

If you take care of gamebirds bagged in the hunted field or forest, they will take care of you at the dinner table. Having the right tools and techniques for field dressing gamebirds can make the job…
Bass Pro Shops pro Ott De Foe by Bass Pro Shops pro Ott De Foe...
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Bass Pro Shops Pro DeFoe Expects More

Sure, Ott DeFoe qualified for the Bassmaster Classic in 2015. In fact, he double qualified by placing high enough in the Angler of the Year (AOY) points race and by winning a B.A.S.S. Open event.…
News & Tips: 9 Tips for Eco-Friendly Wilderness Camping...
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9 Tips for Eco-Friendly Wilderness Camping

When enjoying wilderness camping, an additional set of environmentally friendly camping criteria comes into play. Keep Mother Nature in mind by setting up camp away from the water and areas with…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio is Live in Memphis at the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid...
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Wetlands & Waterfowl Conservation Book Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Oct. 11

Plus, seminars by the authors will be conducted at Bass Pro Shops Springfield, Columbia and Independence, Missouri stores. Waterfowl Hunting and Wetland Conservation in Missouri – A Model of…
News & Tips: Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?...
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Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?

Tips on how anglers can use sound to their advantage. Unlike humans, fish have two sensors for detecting sound: the inner ear and the lateral line. These two systems work independently of each other…
News & Tips: Is This Fishing Tactic Effcient for Walleye? You Decide...
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Is This Fishing Tactic Effcient for Walleye? You Decide

Is it possible to troll for walleyes without using line counter reels? Sure, and it’s possible to hammer a nail with a screwdriver if you work at it long enough. But it’s all about using the right…
Pro John Crews by Pro John Crews
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Cruising to the Top; Pro Bass Angler John Crews

High expectations are what many anglers fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series tour have each season. Some meet their individual expectations. Many never come close to getting where they'd like to be.…
News & Tips: Top 3 Places to Catch More Walleye This Fall...
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Top 3 Places to Catch More Walleye This Fall

Favorite walleye fishing hotspots during autumn include tributaries, points, and humps. Anglers who focus on those hangouts have the chance to boat a big one. Autumn is an amazing time to chase…
News & Tips: Light Tackle Muskies?
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Light Tackle Muskies?

I fished a bass tournament on Barbee Chain of Lakes in Warsaw, Ind. It was May -- chilly, about 65 degrees and sunny. We set out for a day of bass fishing but soon found things would quickly change.…
News & Tips: Read the Weeds for Unbelievable Fall Pike Fishing...
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Read the Weeds for Unbelievable Fall Pike Fishing

In some respects the fall fishing season can be difficult for anglers because of cold weather, rough water and the weed beds dying off. However, for the dedicated pike fisherman, these conditions can…
News & Tips: Bow Hunting: Sit Down, Shut Up, and HUNT (video)...
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Bow Hunting: Sit Down, Shut Up, and HUNT (video)

Archery season opened September 15th in Missouri. Dr. Woods hunts this hidy-hole food plot. Pro-staff team member Seth Harker decides it is time to “sit down, shut up, and hunt” on opening day of…
News & Tips: Fly Fishing: Cast a Grasshopper Fly to Fool Fall Trout...
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Fly Fishing: Cast a Grasshopper Fly to Fool Fall Trout

Trout fishermen traditionally cast imitations of aquatic insects such as mayflies and caddis. But some of the best fall fly-fishing comes from imitating "terrestrial" insects. These are bugs that are…