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Kayak angler paddleing
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6 Key Items for Rigging Your Fishing Kayak

by Josh Workman, Cabela’s Pro Staff and Kayak Fishing Expert Marine Electronics Work Great for Kayak Fishing Sonar and GPS units are not just for traditional fishing boats. With new models…
Dog trainer with Irish Setter
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5 Ideas to Help Your Dog & You With a Remote Training Collar (video)

Forty years ago, remote training dog collars were called shock collars, and rightly so. The first collars had one level of stimulation, and it was high. The next generation of dog training collars…
Seat Trout angler holding his catch. photo by D. Brown
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Catching Speckled Trout the Gators of the Gulf

Folks throughout the Gulf states are well familiar with gators of the reptilian kind, but mentioning “gators” to coastal anglers fosters pleasant thoughts of hefty speckled trout also called sea…
Angler in kayak holding bass above the water
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Why Fish for Bass From a Kayak?

Kayak Fishing for Bass can be Easy and Extremely Fun to Do By Joshua Workman Whether you’re looking to expand your bass-fishing horizons beyond the bank, test new waters or experience the sport in…
smoked bear ham
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Smoked Bear Ham Recipe

There are so many tasty ways to prepare bear meat but, smoking a large bone-in bear ham takes the meat to the next level for taste. Plus, it is a terrific way to prepare large amounts of meat. Making…
2 saltwater anglers fishing from boat
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Find Great Saltwater Fishing in Southern Louisiana

Rare is the light-tackle angler who doesn’t talk about, or at least dream about, saltwater fishing the vast and fish-filled waters of coastal Louisiana. Newbies to the Cajun Coast usually talk about…
Reloading Components Bullet, Brass, Powder, primer
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Reloading Components: A Beginner's Guide

By Mat Brost Unlocking the door to the first house you bought. Starting the engine of the first truck you fixed. Pulling the trigger to fire the first cartridge you loaded – what a feeling. Tip:…
Venison rib roast, potatoes, carrots
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Simple & Delicious Venison Rib Roast

Roast is a fairly broad term when it comes to cuts of meat. There is pot roast, which is usually a tougher cut of meat cooked using a braise, or with a bit a liquid in a low temperature oven or slow…
Ross Robertson holding a large walleye
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Proven Theories From a Walleye Fishing Guide

Spring Walleye Rise to the Occasion With unseasonably warm temperatures this past winter, many anglers already have their boats out of storage and ready to chase down some early spring walleye.…
Travis Gibson shooting gun
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The Basics of 3-Gun Competition

Q & A With Travis Gibson, Cabela's Pro Staffer, Competing in USPSA By Richard Mann The United States Practical Shooting Association is the national governing body of practical shooting in the…
Couple in two kayak on a lake
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Basic Guide to Kayaking for Beginners (video)

According to the Outdoor Industry Association participation report in 2018, 22.9 million Americans, or 7.6 percent of the U.S. population, took to rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans to participate in…
Two hikers on a mountain
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Beginner's Guide to Safe Hiking Tips & the Best Gear (video)

In this how-to program we will focus on hiking and all of the basic skills and hiking equipment, clothing and boots you will need to have for a great new outdoor experience with friends and family.…