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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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The Perfect Cartridge for Pelts

If you simply want to kill a furbearer, then shoot a large load. But if you want to protect and preserve the pelt, consider these three options

Three of the best rifle cartridges for shooting furbearing predators without causing catastrophic damage to the pelt.


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The 18 Best Knives of 2019, Tested

We put the top folders, fixed blades, and replaceable blades through the wringer to see which models make the cut

A head to head comparison of the latest knives from leading manufacturers to see which blades are the sharpest, most durable, and comfortable to handle in fishing or…


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9 Essentials to Hunt Like a Mountain Man

If you've ever wanted to take wild game the way Jeremiah Johnson and Hugh Glass did, here's where to start

Hunting wild game with primitive weapons and tools is a challenge, but with the right gear, it's one of the most unique experiences in the outdoors.


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3 Strategies for Catching More Winter Wahoo

When the seas get rough in paradise, test your back, shoulder, and arms on hard-hitting scissor jaws

Wahoo migrate south during winter, and the key to finding fish, is following their favorite baits.


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3 Egg-Fly Tricks to Catch More Steelhead

Take the guesswork out of egg-fly selection to catch more steelheead on Great Lakes tributariesfrom Minnesota to New York

There is no single egg pattern that works better than others, but there are elements of egg patterns that can help you trigger a strike.


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Gun News of the Week: House Representatives Propose Bill Requiring Broader Background Checks

Plus: Texas case may challenge the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

After nearly six years since several of his introduced gun-control bills died in committee in 2013, California Democrat Representative Mike Thompson has proposed a new…


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Will Scaring Asian Carp Prevent them from Spreading?

A project to keep invasive Asian carp from entering Kentucky’s Lake Barkley that stalled because of the government shutdown is back on track

Researchers hope an air compressor that produces bubbles continuously, along with a blaring underwater sound machine, will deter the bighead and silver subspecies of…


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South Carolina Captain Lands Seven Great White Sharks in One Day

A great white feeding frenzy ensued off the coast of South Carolina.

A great white feeding frenzy ensued off the coast of South Carolina.


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Gun News of the Week: States ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Carry Permit Laws

Plus: Nationwide gun sales continue to decline

Attorneys general from 23 states have filed a 26-page amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court take up a New Jersey case that could resolve the long-standing…


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How to Pickle Pike

A simple recipe for making bite-sized snacks you can share on the ice all month long

The northern pike is a great fish to catch and to eat. It doesn’t take many pike to make a meal, though some people don’t like to cook pike at all because of the many Y…


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The Best Budget Optics from SHOT Show 2019

Outdoor Life’s optics editor’s favorite budget-friendly scopes and binoculars of the year

It seems every year, as lens technologies improve and materials become easier to obtain, optics manufacturers are producing better, high-quality scopes and binoculars…


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How to Avoid Hypothermia and Build Emergency Snowshoes

If you find yourself in a winter survival situation, here are a few things you can do to stay warm and return to civilization

If you’re ever caught off guard in the wilderness, and the snow is deep, getting back to civilization may not be easy. Not only will you have to deal with the cold…


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Public Lands Package in the Senate Could Revive the Land and Water Conservation Fund

A vote could come this week

The U.S. Senate has its jumper cables out, trying to restart the cold engine of conservation—the Land & Water Conservation Fund. A vote could happen this week, providing…


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Spring 2019 Turkey Hunting Forecast

A state-by-state guide to getting your gobbler this season

A state-by-state guide to getting your gobbler this season.


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