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News & Tips: The Seven Sisters of Conservation
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The Seven Sisters of Conservation

North American hunters devised a system over 150 years ago which insures that wildlife thrives and is accessible to the masses. Every hunter should be acquainted with what is often referred to as the…
News & Tips: Winter and the Traditional Archer
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Winter and the Traditional Archer

In many parts of the US and Canada, winter is not exactly the ideal time for shooting outside. Where I live, most outdoor archery ranges are closed due to snow accumulation and my backyard range is…
News & Tips: Product Review: Hunting Premium Maps for Garmin GPS Units...
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Product Review: Hunting Premium Maps for Garmin GPS Units

For the past several months I've been field testing one of the coolest products available for the hunter — Hunting Premium GPS Maps program. Find public land, boundaries and determine landowner…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras...
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Travel Blog: Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Many of you may not have heard much about Roatan. This island and a few others comprise the Bay Islands that lie about 40 miles north of the Caribbean coast of Honduras. If you traced a southward-…
News & Tips: The Power of the Pencil Grip Fishing Technique...
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The Power of the Pencil Grip Fishing Technique

If you're new to ice fishing or dusting off gear that hasn't been used in a while, one thing you'll notice when scanning photos and videos is that anglers today don't rely exclusively on a…
News & Tips: Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt...
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Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt

While treestand hunting is generally the best way to tag a trophy whitetail, I was trying the stalk or sneak hunting approach in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley on a recent hunt. I was on private land,…
News & Tips: Late Season Hidey-Hole Bucks
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Late Season Hidey-Hole Bucks

Late season deer hunting can be a challenge but if you're open to scouting for hidey-holes you're chances for bagging a late season buck are sure to pay off! The cover didn't look like much at first…
News & Tips: Fishing Soft or Hard Bottom Areas
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Fishing Soft or Hard Bottom Areas

There is a paradox of strategy with many B.A.S.S. tournament anglers. When they fish rivers, anglers often compete for backwater areas without current. When the fishing tournament is held in lakes/…
News & Tips: Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities...
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Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities

Hordes of hunters have freezers bulging with venison. While the old standard venison standby recipes are delectable, trying something new is fun and tasty. Many well known outdoor celebrities are not…
News & Tips: Jon Fetter’s New Year’s Resolutions do More Fly Fishing...
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Jon Fetter’s New Year’s Resolutions do More Fly Fishing

This year, my New Year’s resolution is to focus on and improve my fly-fishing techniques and skills both as a guide and fisherman. I plan on working at least one hour, three times per week on these…
News & Tips: Blade Bait Tricks
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Blade Bait Tricks

This the season...for blade baits. Blade baits, those compact vibrating metal lures like Bass Pro Shops' XPS Lazer Blade, represent the style of lure in which I usually catch my last open water fish…
News & Tips: Alaska's Giant Brown Bears
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Alaska's Giant Brown Bears

Ever since I saw a photo on the cover of Petersen's Hunting Annual of legendary outdoor writer Craig Boddington with a giant brown bear he'd taken in Alaska, I've been dreaming of the day when I too…