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Battery 101: Everything You Need to Know About Boat or ATV Batteries

Preparation and proper selection keeps battery issues from ruining a trip or getting you in a serious problem

Battery problems can ruin your day or leave you stranded. Learn more about the right battery to choose along with some tips on how to properly take care of it.


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Breaking Trad: Archery Lessons from Tom Clum Sr.

The author seeks out the Jedi master of traditional bowhunting in hopes of finding the perfect shot

There's nothing easy about hunting with a longbow or recurve. Traditional archery is a perishable skill, and my accuracy and consistency have always fluctuated based on…


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Reauthorized ‘Red Flag’ Laws Lack Due Process for Gun Owners

Plus: States miss FBI background check reporting deadline

The House reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act [VAWA] on April 4—its 25th anniversary—in a 263-158 vote, with 33 Republicans approving the act’s five-year…


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The Best Baits for Catching Giant Prespawn Walleyes

Dial in jumbo spring walleyes by knowing which baits to use and how to fish them

Catch giant spring walleyes by knowing which baits to use and how to fish them…


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7 Ways Not To Die From A Rattlesnake Bite

Longtime Outdoor Life contributor Michael Hanback is back with tips for avoiding snakebites

Wherever you roam, your chances of a potentially dangerous rattlesnake encounter are small. The serpents are shy by nature and do their best to avoid humans. But two…


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How to Catch Spring Striped Bass on Live Bait

Crush salty and sweet cow stripers by understanding how they attack giant live baits—and how to present those baits just right

To catch big striped bass, you must first understand how they attack giant live baits, and how to present those baits perfectly.


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Tips and Tactics for Catching More Slab Crappies this Spring

Two crappie guides reveal their programs for catching more springtime slabs

Two crappie guides explain their techniques for catching big crappie in the spring.


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Swimbaits for Bass: Build the Right Rig on Any Budget

Let the pros help you put together the perfect swimbait setup for catching trophy bass

Let the pros help you put together the perfect swimbait setup for catching trophy bass…


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Essential Knots: How to Tie the 20 Knots You Need to Know

One of these knots could save your life one day

OL's survival expert Tim MacWelch highlights 20 essential knots and how to tie them.
OL's survival expert Tim MacWelch highlights 20 essential knots and how to tie them. From the simple Square Knot to the more exotic Barrel Hitch, this gallery has them…


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The No-Excuses Turkey Season: How to Make this Spring Hunt Your Best One Yet

Remember all those longbeards you screwed up on last year? Trying to forget, eh? No reason for a repeat, because this spring is going to be your best one yet

Learning from your turkey-hunting mistakes can make you a better hunter.


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Bump Stock Ban Goes Into Effect

Plus: Ohio pushes to abolish concealed-carry licenses

The Supreme Court’s March 28 refusal to block the Trump administration’s outlawing of bump stocks does not conclude the legal challenge to what civil rights advocates…


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How to Make Your Lever-Action Rifle More Accurate

Shrink groups and extend the range of a lever-action rifle or carbine

How to shrink groups and extend the range of a lever-action rifle or carbine…


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Bombs vs. Bighorns at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Nevada's DNWR once spanned 2.25-million acres, but the U.S. Department of Defense has continually reduced its size, and is preparing to do it again

In 1936, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, a 2.25-million-acre refuge (roughly the size of Yellowstone National Park) for…


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10 Ways to Use Paracord in a Survival Situation

Versatile, lightweight, and strong, parachute cord is amazingly useful for building a shelter, acquiring food, or starting a fire in an emergency

Today, you can find paracord everywhere. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, and expendable. It’s also a great item in a survival situation, which is why there should always…


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President Signs S. 47 Public Lands Package Into Law

President Trump approves bipartisan John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act, reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund and protecting public land and water for future generations

On March 12, 2019, President Trump signed Senate Bill 47, better known as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act, into law, which…


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Federal Tax Dollars Spent on Faux Gun Violence Study

Plus: Law abiding gun owners help stop active shootings

The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies staged a hearing on “Addressing the Public Health Emergency of Gun Violence”…


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Shooting Lessons Learned from Long Range University

Invaluable tips from Gunwerks instructors for getting the most out of your rifle and ammo

Last fall I had an opportunity to attend one of Gunwerks’ Long Range University shooting classes at the NRA Whittington Center outside Raton, New Mexico. Here are the…


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Congress Moves to Protect 600 miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers

The Natural Resources Management Act is the "biggest advancement for river protection that we’ve seen in nearly a decade"

River lovers are celebrating the Natural Resources Management Act of 2019, which will conserve more than 600 miles of rivers and streams under the Wild & Scenic Rivers…


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13 Predator Hunting Tips and Tactics from Expert Coyote and Bobcat Hunters

An outfitter and his son share some simple tips and tactics that can help you shoot more coyotes and bobcats

Predator hunting hones your skill as a hunter and shooter, helps keep wildlife and livestock populations in balance, and is a heck of a lot of fun. Here are some tactics…


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The .30/06 Springfield: Why This Old Cartridge is Still the Best for Big Game Hunting

How does the .30/06 stack up against other top hunting cartridges?

Why the old .30/06 is still the best all-around big-game cartridge, and how it compares to other top hunting cartridges.


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