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How to Shoot Running Game

Learning a style of hunting that was once second nature for American sportsmen

Shooting at running game used to be a standard part of the American hunter's skill set. The guns they carried excelled at this task. While we live in a different world…
Original author: John B. Snow


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How to Shoot Straight with a Cold Barrel

Make the first shot from your rifle count

Several factors determine if the initial bullet you fire from a cold gun will follow your aim, but bore conditions is perhaps most important because cleaning solvent,…
Original author: John Haviland


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The Final Season of Quebec's Caribou Hunting

After decades of seemingly limitless abundance, Quebec's caribou herd is in decline, and hunting has been stopped. Out on the tundra, the author waited for a migration that never came

After decades of seemingly limitless abundance, Quebec's caribou herd is in decline, and hunting has been stopped. Out on the tundra, the author waited for a migration…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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The Top 10 Six-Shooters of All Time

These revolvers are some of the first and finest in America

Long before semi-auto handguns stole the hearts of the brave, the blusterous, and the fearful, six-shooters reigned supreme as the finest sidearm available. Wyatt Earp,…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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How to Cure and Smoke a Venison Ham Roast

Brining and smoking venison into ham is easier than you might think

Wild game chef Jamie Carlson explains all you need to know to turn a venison roast into a ham you can use for for salads, soups or sandwiches.
Original author: Jamie Carlson


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How to Pack for an Alaskan DIY Float Hunt for Moose

All the gear you need to round up for the backcountry adventure of a lifetime

Alaska is incredible—but it can also be deadly. Good gear will help you weather the weather, be it snow, rain, wind, or shine. It’ll help you sleep at night, keep you…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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10 Reasons People Get Lost in the Wild

Here’s how getting lost can happen to the best of us

Between the years of 1992 and 2007, our national parks were the site of 65,439 search and rescue (SAR) incidents. In this day of technology, how does that still happen?
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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DIY Camo Paint Job: Turn an Old Kayak in to a New Duck Boat

With a little paint, and a bunch of elbow grease, you can make nearly any piece of equipment disappear into its surroundings. Most commercial camo patterns are available…
Original author: Joseph Albanese


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8 Great Broadheads for Crossbow Hunting

A quick look at the best crossbow broadheads from the leading manufacturers

Crossbows are lighter, quieter, and faster than ever before. Despite all the technological advances, the truth is the broadhead at the end of a bolt is really what…
Original author: Tony Hansen


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Beagles, Religion, and Rabbit Hunting in the Pennsylvania Hills

Pennsylvania Pastor Robert Ford finds his calling amid his flock and a pack of beagles.

Methodist pastor Bob Ford, nicknamed the Beagle Bard for his fondness for writing about his hounds, has a stature reminiscent of his days as a tight-end playing college…
Original author: Tom Keer


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Book Review: Path of the Puma

A Q&A with hunter and author Jim Williams

Jim Williams is a hunter, biologist and conservationist in Montana. His lifelong passion has been wild cats – particularly the mysterious creature called mountain lion,…
Original author: Ben Long


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Testing the Big Horn Armory Model 89

What makes this rifle such an effective thumper in thick cover and close quarters

Big Horn Armory's Model 89 is made with the craftsmanship and attention to detail that used to be par for the course for American gunmakers.
Original author: John B. Snow


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Hunting a Record Bighorn in Broken Country

A young hunter and his dad dedicate their season to a ram that turns out to be a new world record

A young hunter and his dad dedicate their season to a ram that turns out to be a new world record…
Original author: Natalie Krebs


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7 New Non-Toxic Upland Bird Hunting Loads for 2018

Lead-free loads for pheasant, quail, and other upland birds

Today, there are several specialty steel, tungsten, tungsten-steel hybrids, and bismuth options to choose from. The following loads were designed specifically for…
Original author: Jarrod Spilger


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The Longest Walk: Packing Big Game Out of the Backcountry

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a few meat-laden steps

Packing a big-game animal out of the woods or mountains stands alone. You've already worked and struggled and been rewarded with the terrific payoff of a successful…
Original author: Anthony Licata


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Fishing the St. Croix River for Lefty's Last Bass

Drifting and camping along Wisconsin’s upper St. Croix spawns memories of bony rapids, giant smallmouths, and of Lefty Kreh

Drifting and camping along Wisconsin’s upper St. Croix spawns memories of bony rapids, giant smallmouths, and of Lefty Kreh.
Original author: David Karczynski


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Make a Map to Locate and Catch More Smallmouth Bass this Fall

Simple strategies for fall fish that will put you right on the money

No matter where you live, smallmouth are voracious in the fall, and they go where the bait goes. Finding fish can be tricky, but with these simple tips, you can cut down…
Original author: Pete Robbins


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How to Catchy Trophy Walleyes at Night

Hammer trophy walleyes after dark with these three can't-miss pro tactics

As water temperatures drop in the fall, walleye go on the move. While migration times and patterns can differ by region or even lake to lake, you can rest assured fish…
Original author: Ross Robertson


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How to Tweak Surf Plugs to Catch Fall Striped Bass

These modifications will stop a 50-pounder from turning your lures to rubble

To KO a giant striped bass, every aspect of your tackle has to be as tough as you quarry, including your lures. Here are three easy ways to improve proven cow catchers,…
Original author: Jimmy Fee


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Decoy Test: The Best Mallard Floaters and Canada Goose Full Bodies Rated and Ranked

We put this year’s crop of duck and goose decoys through the wringer

We put this year’s crop of duck and goose decoys through the wringer.
Original author: Alex Robinson


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