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Lessons from the Trout Ninja: How to Catch Monster Brown Trout in Small Streams

Dave Strom's run-and-gun trout tactics will help you catch big trout in small waters

Catching trophy brown trout begins with focusing on where trophy trout thrive. Dave Strom has figured out that is often in the lower thrid of any given stream.


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How to Shoot Your Turkey Gun with Your Off Hand

Learn to shoot your turkey gun from your weak side to better your odds

Learning to shoot your turkey hunting gun from your weak side will increase your chances of punching your tag.


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How to Shoot a Traditional Bow: The Basics of Trad Archery

So you want to get into traditional bowhunting? Here’s how.

You couldn’t pick a better time to get into traditional archery. There’s a wide variety of good, affordable gear. Plus, there are great online resources for new…


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Wild Duck Ramen Recipe: A Hunter's Take on a Japanese Classic

Have you ever tried ramen noodles with wild game? Here’s a tasty recipe that uses 4 ingredients from the wilderness.

Ramen, a long time Japanese favorite, has become increasingly popular in the U.S. This wild game recipe has been in the works for 10 years and includes duck breast and…


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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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Bipartisan Group of Senators Aims to Fully Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund, The White House Proposes Gutting the Fund

The LWCF has been permanently reauthorized, but how much funding will it receive?

That “piggy bank” is the Land & Water Conservation Fund, which for more than 50 years has helped fund fishing access sites, public land purchases and conservation…


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The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

A lightweight, packable gun can help you get food and provide protection in a survival situation

Whether you’re a hiker or hunter, pilot or prepper, a survival rifle could decide your fate in the middle of nowhere. That said, here are few things you’ll want to…


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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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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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