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Survival Gear Buying Guide
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Survival Gear Buying Guide

Lucky people rarely face life-threatening situations. But even the luckiest among us never know for sure when trouble might strike. It's possible for anyone to be thrust into a survival situation any…
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I’m Watching You - Fishing Tactics

As a tournament angler, I pay attention to details. I pay attention not just to how I am fishing or what lure modifications I am incorporating – but what my competitors are doing that is making them…
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Conserving Water in the West

Steven discusses water issues in the West and how numerous factors, including increased water use and drought, can negatively impact fish and wildlife populations. • The Colorado River supplies…
News & Tips: Recipes: Venison Neck Roast in a Crock Pot (video)...
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Recipes: Venison Neck Roast in a Crock Pot (video)

Never throw away the neck when processing your deer meat! This is one of my favorite cuts of venison, and a perfect camp meal when having access to power for your crock pot. I have cooked this same…
News & Tips: Trout Opening Preparations
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Trout Opening Preparations

March 1is opening day of trout season in Missouri’s four trout parks. Thousands of winter weary anglers will travel to Bennett Springs, Montauk and Roaring River State Parks, as well as the James…
News & Tips: Don't Crowd the Eye
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Don't Crowd the Eye

  Notice how there's nothing blocking the eye of this Carey Special? Many years ago, my buddy and I were fishing a local brook trout river when, without much warning, fish started rising all…
News & Tips: Making Tracks: A Snowshoer's Primer
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Making Tracks: A Snowshoer's Primer

A good pair of modern snowshoes are easy to use and maintain. If you're an outdoorsman in the north, snowshoeing is just something you do every now and then. You might snowshoe for fitness or maybe…
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Get Ready For Turkey Season Now

Turkey season opens in my state of South Carolina April 1. The night before opening day is when most of the turkey hunters at my camp break out last year’s turkey calls, getting ready for the morning…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing Boots Buying Guide
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Ice Fishing Boots Buying Guide

Nothing will ruin an ice fishing trip faster than cold feet. Luckily for anglers there are plenty of choices to keep one's toes toasty in a range of winter conditions. The following is a rundown of…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Belize River Lodge
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Travel Blog: Belize River Lodge

Belize River Lodge is one such "role model" lodge that has the setup, services and amenities that fill the traveling angler's bill. The owners, Mike and Marguerite, head up the operations of the…
News & Tips: Travel-by-Tent Vacations
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Travel-by-Tent Vacations

The short outlook for long-distance vacation travel is not as bright as it once was. High fuel prices are making an impact on the nation's willingness to go big on the family vacation. With this…
News & Tips: Put Boots to the Ice for More Fish
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Put Boots to the Ice for More Fish

I've been out on several productive panfish ice outings recently. Black crappie have been the target species on most, although bluegills and yellow perch were also in my crosshairs at times. A…