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Texas Swordfish Breakdown

The uninitiated or the landlocked might be surprised to learn that Texas is inhabited by dinosaurs. Equipped with long, sharp-edged bills and prominent, angular fins that protrude from every side of…
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The Ultimate Camping Guide

Camping is a wonderful way to make family memories in the great outdoors. Camping can be as simple as tossing a sleeping bag into a tent and heading into the woods. It can also be complicated—and…
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Family Camping: Tips and Gear Guide

Camping is a great way to spend quality time outdoors. When done right, camping can result in wonderful memories that last a lifetime. For those head out camping without the right gear and adequate…
hunter draws blackout compound bow on elk hunt
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Guide to Compound Bows

In hunting, there is perhaps nothing as exciting as drawing back on a big whitetail or elk with a bow. Archery success demands the combination of stealth, precision and an intimate understanding of…
Lowrance fishfinder set up on boat
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Lowrance ActiveTarget 2: Walk Through, Pro Tips and Running Multiple Live Sonars at the Same Time

Introducing the new ActiveTarget 2 live sonar from Lowrance. Following up on the popularity of ActiveTarget 1, this marine electronics system offers a number of advantages and improvements: The…
Father and son with the Faze bow
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Best Compound Bow for Kids: The BlackOut Faze Bow

Bows BlackOut Faze Compound Bow Package An incredibly adjustable design from BlackOut®, the Faze Compound Bow Package gives smaller-framed hunters of all types great bow performance that fits…
Fisherman holding the big fish belt
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The 2023 U.S. Open Championship: The Biggest Night in Bowfishing

The U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship is the pinnacle of one of the fastest growing activities in the outdoor space. To those passionate about bowfishing, it represents much more. The U.S. Open is a…
fishermen in nitro boat pulling in walleye
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Walleye Fishing Fundamentals

Walleye fishing is part of the fabric of communities across the Great Plains and Midwest. Catching these fish requires an understanding of temperature and its effects on where fish move and how they…
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Lighting Guide for Camping

When it comes to lighting your campsite at night, there are plenty of options. Part pragmatic, part fun, camp lighting not only allows you to see at night but can add to the adventure and create…
Family making smores during a campout
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Guide to Tents

The Bass Shops’ selection of tents is divided into three categories: family camping, hunt camp and adventure camp. The attributes, features, and pricing of the tents in each category largely reflect…
Women cooking next to her camp chair
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Guide to Camping Chairs

The right seating can mean the difference between a comfortable camping experience and one that is not. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offer a line up camping seating options that cover all the bases.…
Hunter setting up Cabela's trail camera
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Game Cams: A Break Down of the Options and Applications

Lance from Safari River Outfitters in Saskatchewan breaks down how his operation relies on Cabela’s trail cameras to put hunters in the right situations for deer and bear on more than a half million…