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8 Upland Bird Hunting Shotguns That Won’t Break the Bank

A veteran bird hunter picks his favorite bargain guns for pheasants, grouse, and quail

A veteran bird hunter picks his favorite bargain guns for pheasants, grouse, and quail.
Original author: Jarrod Spilger


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OL Guide Life: Gear for Base Camp and Beyond

We're proud to introduce our new line of camping gear and apparel

We're proud to introduce our new line of camping gear and apparel.
Original author: Anthony Licata


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Offhand Shots: 202 Yards to Adventure

Joe reconstructs his childhood on the Nebraska prairie

We grew up with a cabin down the hill from our farmhouse. That little shanty turned us from farm kids into explorers, gave us refuge from chores, and let us learn…
Original author: Joe Arterburn


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Best New Rod and Reel Combos 2018

Want to take the guesswork out of pairing up a fishing rod and reel? These 10 combos have you covered

Want to take the guesswork out of pairing up a fishing rod and reel? These 10 combos have you covered.
Original author: Mark Modoski


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Gun News of the Week: Facebook Blocks Sharing of 3D Printed Guns

Plus: 1.5 Million Suppressors Legally Registered with the ATF

Just in case the nationwide restraining order that prevents Defense Distributed from posting its 3-D printable firearm blueprints on the internet isn’t enough to degrade…
Original author: John Haughey


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How to Build a Heavier Hunting Arrow for More Momentum

This arrow will break bones, not the bank

This arrow will break bones, not the bank.
Original author: chillman


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The Hog Dogs of Alabama

The bawling of a blackmouth cur is music to a pig hunter's ears. But once that hog bays up, the real excitement begins

It took Randy Brown a decade of researching, testing, and bredding dogs before he was able to assemble a pack that perfectly fits his style of pig hunting.
Original author: Alex Robinson


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How to Build Your Own Fishing Rod

The basics of custom rod building

There are many reasons to build your own rod, the most obvious of which is that you can craft one to your exact specifications. Gone are the days of “you can get any…
Original author: Joseph Albanese


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10 Great Rifles for Hunting the West

From beloved lever guns to modern marvels that are sure to become new classics, this lineup of rifles has a little something for all Western hunters

ure, any number of guns will get the job done. But the rifle you choose for an opening day hunt in the West says a lot about who you are as a hunter. And, the memories…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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No Man's Land: The Hunt for a Giant Kansas Buck

A huge buck, a botched shot, and a tiny midwest town where the good old days of deer hunting still endure

Brett Courson and his buddies like to hunt (they’re almost all rifle hunters), and they like to shoot big deer. But somehow in this little pocket of Kansas, an obsession…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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Best New Kayak Fishing Products from ICAST 2018

Pro kayak angler Elias Vaisberg picks the 5 hottest new gear items to hit the showroom floor

ICAST is the largest annual fishing trade show in the country. The show features every kind of fishing product you can imagine, from lures to clothes to lights for your…
Original author: Elias Vaisberg


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Are America’s Public Lands Really “Royal Forests?”

Each side of the public land debate cries “elitism!” So, who’s right?

Last month Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) gave a speech comparing federal public land to “royal forests” and the animals that live on that land to “royal game.”…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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The Perfect Pistol, Ammo, and Accessories for Concealed Carry

Including the S&W M&P 9 2.0, and more

The appeal is easy to see. A 15+1 magazine capacity in a pistol that is easily concealed and joyable to shoot is a winning combo.
Original author: John B. Snow


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El Macho: A Crossbow Hunt for Spanish Ibex

Centuries, cultures, and traditions collide when American hunters introduce crossbows to the hunting equation in the mountains of Spain

I have come to this remote spot in Western Europe with three other Americans to bowhunt Spain's famed goat species—the ibex. Our bows are high-tech Ravin crossbows, and…
Original author: Andrew McKean


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Training Drills to Become a Better Long-Range Shooter

Precision rifle practice from the comfort of your own home

Most of us can't commit thousands of hours to range time. Therefore I've developed a practice routine that I can do at home. Here's how I train before a match.
Original author: Chris Gittings


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The Land Revolution: The New Age of Wildlife Management and Off-the-Charts Hunting

A look at the latest advances of land stewardship and habitat work for deer

Times have changed as hunters across the nation have embraced the idea of better hunting via improved habitat, education, and hard work. More than ever, hunters are also…
Original author: Will Brantley


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Bargain Short-Reeds: 4 Easy-to-Blow Goose Calls That Won’t Break the Bank

Here are four economical, easy-to-blow short reeds. All cost around $30 and are ready to call geese right out of the box.
Original author: Jarrod Spilger


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Q&A with Steve Scott, the Food Plot King

The Whitetail Instituite's VP on 30 years of food plots, deer hunting, and stewardship

Steve Scott is the co-owner of the first commercially successful food-plot company. It was started by his father, and Steve has seen big changes in deer hunting in the…
Original author: Will Brantley


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11 Essential Items for Traditional Muzzleloader Hunts

Itching for the old-school style of hunting? Get primitive with this gear

Modern hunting muzzleloaders have superseded traditional ones almost everywhere nowadays. But they’ll never be as classy or historic. Here are 11 things you’ll…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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Gun News of the Week: It’s Summertime Campaign Season and the ‘Do Something’ Legislating Is Easy

Plus: Defense Distributed Ruling Illustrates Gun Control’s ‘Fool’s Errand'

It’s the summer before mid-term elections and that means Congressional candidates who are not girding for primary challenges are gearing up for November’s general…
Original author: John Haughey


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