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How the Carrico Girls Survived Alone in the Wilderness

Five things we can all learn from Leia and Caroline's two days lost in the woods

Many are calling it an absolute miracle. The search for two missing California children, Leia and Caroline Carrico, 5 and 8 years old, concluded with a very happy…


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Spot and Stalk Hunting the Goats of Kodiak Island

Two friends embark on a DIY hunt for not one, but two, mountain goats on one of Alaska's most revered islands

A DIY mountain goat hunt on Alaska's famous Kodiak Island.


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Trump Vows to Veto Latest Gun Control Legislation

Plus: Florida lawmakers propose 60 new gun control bills

Late last week, federal legislators voted to pass two gun control bills aimed at strengthening background checks on anyone trying to purchase a firearm. President Trump…


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The 6.5 Creedmoor Versus the .264 Winchester Magnum

Love it or hate it, science proves the Creedmoor is superior to similar cartridges

A head-to-head performance comparison of the 6.5 Creedmoor and other similar cartridges.


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Best New Turkey Hunting Gear: 20 Hot New Products for this Spring

From turkey guns and chokes, to calls and vests, this round up has a little something for everyone

From turkey guns and chokes, to calls and vests, this round up has a little something for everyone.


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Can CWD Really Be Cured?

The whirlwind regarding a potential cure for the so-called “Zombie Disease” heats up. Here’s the lastest news

The whirlwind regarding a potential cure for the so-called “Zombie Disease” heats up. Here’s the lastest news…


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Testing the Legendary Arms Works .308 Hellcat

A hard-hunting, versatile, .308 that can go long when needed

The author collaborates with one of the most reputable gun manufacturers in the industry to create a rifle that's equally suited for point blank range as it is for…


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Fishing for Giant Blue Catfish in the Shadow of Capital Hill

What a winter kamikaze run for trophy catfish outside Washington D.C. can teach you about global warming, the YouTube generation, and the importance of a good bridge net

Casting cutbait to blue catfish in the Potomac River near Washington D.C. during a february warm front.


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House Passes Historic Public Lands Package, Natural Resources Management Act

The bill will now go to President Trump to be signed into law

They did it. Yesterday, on a vote of 363-62, the House of Representatives passed a public-lands conservation bill that will permanently reauthorize the Land and Water…


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The 8 Best Modern Muzzleloaders

This crop of muzzleloading rifles pushes performance to the next level

Whether you’re a traditionalist who favors the more classic sidehammer design and round projectiles (or are limited to the use of these weapons by local laws) or you…


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Paddling for Big Bull Moose in British Columbia

After trolling a shoreline in search of moose for nine days, two hunters finally find two bulls worth shooting

Andrew McKean and his hunting partner spend more than a week patroling the shoreline of British Columbia's Toa Lake before they see a pair of bull moose worth shooting.


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Use Blade Baits and Spoons to Catch Winter Bass

Two bass-fishing pros share their tips on coaxing bucketmouths out of their lethargic winter habits

How to use slow-moving metal lures instead of rubber or plastic jigs during the early season to hook more largemouth bass.


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Bucks Beyond the Border: A Coues Deer Hunt in Sonora

Five friends charge into Mexico's drug cartel country for a DIY hunting adventure during the January rut

Knowing the possible dangers, five hunters travel deep into Mexico's drug cartel territory to hunt coues deer during the January rut.


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How to Remove Porcupine Quills For Fun and Profit

Porcupine quills and hair is sold in small volumes all over the country and driving a market most people never knew existed

All natural and dyed in vibrant colors, porcupine quills and hair is sold in small volumes all over the country driving a market that most people never knew existed.


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Proposed Legislation Could Eliminate Background Check 3-day “Safety Valve”

Democratic 2020 residential hopefuls campaign for more gun control in the wake of Aurora, Illinois shooting

Proposed legislation inappropriately-named ‘Charleston loophole’ could eliminate the three-day “safety-valve provision” under the federal firearms background check…


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Photo Essay: Duck Hunting North Dakota's Prairie Potholes

An early arctic blast sends ducks pouring into North Dakota's prairie potholes, where, if you're lucky, you can stil hunt on a handshake

There are still some places in the lower 48 where a smile and a handshake can get you access to some of the best waterfowl hunting you've ever had.


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Why Wilderness Matters to Hunters and Anglers

A hunter's perspective on the Wilderness debate

Since Theodore Roosevelt wrote The Wilderness Hunter in 1893, American hunters and anglers have been in the debate about Wilderness. This continues today as the US…


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10 Great Ice Fishing Lures for Walleye and Perch

These classic lures can pull double duty when you’re on the hard-water

If you’ve thought about consolidating your hard-water tackle box but don’t know where to start, consider these 10 jigs and lures that are equally effective at catching…


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5 Things Outdoorsmen Need to Know About the Public Lands Package

The Senate passed the Natural Resources Management Act S. 47 earlier this week, now it heads to the House

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the largest public lands bill that we’ve seen in a decade. It approved the bill by an overwhelming 98-2 vote. The legislation, known…


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How to Build Emergency Winter Shelters

Makeshift habitats you can build to survive a crisis during the coldest months of the year

When you find yourself wet or poorly dressed in the winter wilds, or you’re just stuck somewhere unexpectedly for the night, you need to be able to build a shelter using…


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