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Bowfishing: 7 Tips to Help You Shoot More Fish This Summer

These pointers will help you find (and arrow) more carp, suckers, and gar

Bowfishing is a hunting season for the summer months, and it’s extremely addicting. Hunting carp, gar, and suckers on the river is a great way to get outdoors and keep…
Original author: Beka Garris


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Gun News of the Week: With Fix NICS Adopted, Other Lawmakers Step Up to Do Something

Plus: "Red Flags," Age Restrictions, and Bump Stock Bans

When President Donald Trump signed the $1.3 trillion spending bill in law on March 23, also enacted with the slash of his pen was SB 2135, The Fix NICS Act, Sen. John…
Original author: John Haughey


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13 Things You Need to Create a Bug-Out Base Camp

Sure, you have a bug-out-bag packed for emergencies. But where are you going to bug out to when SHTF?

By now even your loopy great-aunt is likely to have a bug out bag, hidden under her pile of cats. But where is she “bugging out” to? She may have an expert-approved list…
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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Review: Federal Heavyweight TSS .410 Turkey Load

Yes, Federal's Heavyweight TSS can turn your .410 into a viable gobbler gun

Federal's new Tungesten Super Shot (TSS) turns small-bore shotguns into deadly turkey guns. Here are the results of our field test.
Original author: Will Brantley


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2018 Fishing Season Is Almost Here!

April 01, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Well, the fishing season is almost here! There are some walleyes being caught spawning at this time. We will start on the walleye fishing about May 5th and we still have some availability.

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The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie

Ethel Maskinonge...where does she live? A guide to the top waters for catching giant muskies

The biggest muskies come from huge waters in the northern regions, where muskellunge grow slower but live longer.
Original author: Pete Maina


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How to Cook Venison Ragout

The ultimate venison neck roast recipe

There’s so much more to neck roasts than ground burger. It’s some of the finest tasting meat on the animal if you give it time and moisture. Venison ragout is go-to…
Original author: Cosmo Genova


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Custom 1911 Pistol Grips

From cocobolo and stag to polymer and lasers, here are 11 options for dressing up your favorite .45

From cocobolo and stag to polymer and lasers, here are a dozen options for dressing up your favorite .45.
Original author: Richard Mann


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How to Identify These 10 Tick Species

Learn to ID ticks and understand the pathogens they might carry

With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we hope this tick-identification gallery will help you limit your risk and teach you a little more about these…
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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Rader Lodge In The News - 2017 Whitetail Hunting Article

March 20, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Read a story of an amazing 2017 Rader Lodge adventure- just posted at ScoutLook by Mark Melotik - Executive Editor.


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Return to Scout Ridge

After a gruesome grizzly bear attack left Ty Bell’s hunting partner dead, the media ran wild with bloody headlines and few details. Now, years later, the survivor finally gets to tell his side of the story

After a gruesome grizzly bear attack left Ty Bell’s hunting partner dead, the media ran wild with bloody headlines and few details. Now, years later, the survivor…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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Busted: 10 Myths About Food Plots

Don’t fall for gimmicks and hype. Here’s what you really need to know about planting food plots for deer

Don’t fall for gimmicks and hype. Here’s what you really need to know about planting food plots for deer.
Original author: Tony Hansen


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10 Best Topwater Lures For Bass

From the classics to rising stars, this lineup of bass baits has something for all topwater fans

From the classics to the rising stars, this lineup of bass baits has a little something for all topwater fans.
Original author: Mark Modoski


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A Boy’s First Bear Hunt

A hunting adventure in Idaho is just what the doctor ordered

A hunting adventure in Idaho is just what the doctor ordered.
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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Access in the Crazy Mountains and Colorado: When Private Owners Open Public Land

The case of a lone bowhunter willing to risk arrest to access public land appears to be leading to a win-win compromise between outdoors enthusiasts and a private…
Original author: Ben Long


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The 10 Rules of Shed Hunting

How to make the most of your spring shed-hunting trips

Whether you’re a hardcore bone hunter or just someone who likes to get out and walk the land, there are some guidelines you should follow. Here's how to make the most of…
Original author: Tony Hansen


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How to Make Your Own Shooting Sticks from Busted-Up Arrows

Turn old arrows into a nifty set of shooting sticks with just some zip ties and tape. These sticks are adjustable, lightweight and ideal for the spring turkey hunts.
Original author: Cosmo Genova


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10 Mistakes Most Hunters Make When Cooking Wild Game

Steer clear of these meat mistakes for better venison and game dishes

I cooked some venison my own way and convinced her to try it. She really enjoyed it. So much so that she started cooking with it herself, and has become a very good wild…
Original author: Jamie Carlson


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Hottest New Turkey Calls 2018

A roundup of the top friction calls, mouth calls, and locator calls

A roundup of the top friction calls, mouth calls, and locator calls…
Original author: Josh Dahlke


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11 Ways to Start Preparing for Your Fall Elk Hunt in the Offseason

Get your gear and yourself in shape for a killer season

A few avoidable mistakes cost a lot of hunters a lot of elk, year after year. Don’t be that guy. Here’s how to prepare now for success in the elk woods this fall.
Original author: Aram von Benedikt


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