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News & Tips: Become a Deer Detective
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Become a Deer Detective

Some hunters face the task of scouting for deer as a chore that must be painfully endured and quickly completed, and their success in the field often reflects their disinterested approach to the task…
News & Tips: How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)...
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How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)

You're walking in the woods, perhaps returning from or heading to the stream or lake.  Or, perhaps you're in your neighborhood, in an urban center such as Chapel Hill, N.C., or even near your child's…
News & Tips: The Catch and Release Debate
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The Catch and Release Debate

If the catch and release ethic has any roots, it lies in fly fishing. Somewhere along the way, forward thinking anglers such as Lee Wulff put forth the idea that a fish is too precious to catch just…
News & Tips: Stinkbaits & Catfish - Fishing Tip
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Stinkbaits & Catfish - Fishing Tip

Fishing for catfish is becoming more and more popular across America. They can be caught on worms, minnows, goldfish, small bluegill, commercially prepared baits, and at times, even crankbaits.…
News & Tips: Meramec River Tragedy a Travesty
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Meramec River Tragedy a Travesty

A travesty is a burlesque imitation of a work, or distortion, or a parody. The July killing of an individual floating on the Meramec River in Missouri by a landowner is a tragic example of the vulgar…
News & Tips: Dove Hunting Basics: Tips to Get You Started...
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Dove Hunting Basics: Tips to Get You Started

Nothing says it's time to begin hunting season like a good dove shoot. When the birds and the lead are flying, there's nothing quite like it.        Although dove hunting is one of the simplest…
News & Tips: GIS Mapping Key for Sportsmen
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GIS Mapping Key for Sportsmen

Wikipedia defines GIS as "geographic information system: a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographic data." For those that love to hunt, fish…
News & Tips: Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide
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Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide

The difference between a serious waterfowler and a casual one can be found not only in skill level but also in the gear they carry afield. And while shotguns, duck calls, boats and decoys get all the…
Deer Hunter scouting
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Dependable Smaller Caliber Rifles for Aging Deer Hunters

Experienced deer hunters enjoy nothing more than recalling grand adventures into their favorite haunts for big whitetails. Hunters with decades of experience spin yarns about deer camps, the…
News & Tips: Northwestern Ontario Whitetails
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Northwestern Ontario Whitetails

  Trophy-quality bucks can still be found in northwestern Ontario. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gustafson Outdoors The area of northwestern Ontario roughly bounded by the towns of Kenora, Ignace and Fort…
News & Tips: The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame
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The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame

  Ann Clark's display at the Archery Hall of Fame in the Bass Pro Shops at Springfield, Mo. If you're not very familiar with the history of archery, then you might be surprised to find that 14 of…
News & Tips: Inline Weights and Walleye Rigs
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Inline Weights and Walleye Rigs

Ah summer! Barbecues, hot sun and lots of mid-day swims in the lake while fishing. This time of year walleye rigs see a lot of action, which isn't surprising given its versatility at catching fish.…