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News & Tips: Want to Shoot Like a Pro Bowhunter? Get Outfitted by One...
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Want to Shoot Like a Pro Bowhunter? Get Outfitted by One

Bowhunters should take a lesson from other athletes who count on an expert to help fit their gear to them. I see a lot of people at the archery range and their bow just doesn’t fit them. They’re over…
Big Buck
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Hunt Small Creeks for Big Bucks

Streams and creeks allow bucks to quench their thirst while finding cooler temperatures and thick cover. This makes them terrific early season hotspots—ones that are neglected by many deer hunters.…
Elk: Copyright Denver Bryan/ Images On The Wildside 2016...
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Do You Speak Elk? (Audio Quiz)

Can you tell a bark from a bugle? A cow mew from a cow moose? Put your elk hunting ear to the test with this quick quiz. Click each photo to listen to the associated sound or vocalization. Be sure to…
News & Tips: Understanding the Underspin
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Understanding the Underspin

They had to delay the start of the 2015 Bassmaster Classic due to icy roads and boats stuck to their trailer bunks. There were single digit temperatures in South Carolina when the competitors finally…
News & Tips: Night Shift Walleye Fishing
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Night Shift Walleye Fishing

Not all bodies of water offer reliable after dark ice fishing opportunities for walleyes, but there are many notable fisheries where we have caught the majority of our fish (and many times the…
News & Tips: The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)...
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The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)

 "You can't eat antlers." While the old saying may ring true—unless you’re a squirrel—there's no denying that hunters are fascinated by them. Antlers adorn our homes and our offices. We make tools,…
News & Tips: Hunting Celebrity Dads & Daughters Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio...
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Hunting Celebrity Dads & Daughters Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio

Joining host Rob Keck on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio is an all-star lineup featuring hunting celebs and their daughters. Honored guests include: Jim and Eva Shockey, Craig and Brittany…
News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie...
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3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie

If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design…
JT Kenny Getting it Done by JT Kenny Getting it Done...
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Fall Fishing is Spinnerbait Pitching Time

Spinnerbait, spinnerbait. Where for art thou, spinnerbait? Ahem, the "Bard" I ain't, but I do so long for the spinnerbait to become a top-of-mind choice for bass fishing fans once again. Sure, walk…
News & Tips: What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting...
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What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting

Although it might be a bit backward to make your first dove hunting trip a high-volume shoot in Argentina, there’s no question that this trial-by-fire provided me with a wealth of experience that…
Author Jason Mitchell with a walleye caught trolling a Salmo Bullhead SDR.  Fall trolling patterns can produce some of the largest walleye of the season. by Author Jason Mitchell with a walleye caught...
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Fishing Tips: Trolling Crankbaits for Walleyes

The advantage of trolling crankbaits for walleye is twofold.  You can cover a lot of water and swipe through large areas and you can also trigger fish that might not respond to some slower and…
News & Tips: The Best Baits for River Smallmouth
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The Best Baits for River Smallmouth

When the sun bears down relentlessly, few types of fishing offer more soothing relief than casting to river smallmouth. You can use a canoe or johnboat to get into fresh, untapped stretches, but plan…