You might be smart, but that doesn't mean you're hunting smart
An emerging theory in psychology is shedding light on why smart people make dumb decisions. It's called "decision fatigue."…
Original author: Ben Long
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One of the hottest rounds in rifles proves its worth in the deer woods of Kentucky
The 6.5 Creedmoor proves itself worthy in the whitetail woods of Kentucky.
Original author: Tony Hansen
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Load up on first-ice panfish
Try this proven, almost regimented, hard-water strategy for finding and catching big bluegills and crappies.
Original author: Brian Ruzzo
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Chasing game in Hawaii leaves plenty of time for the beach
When I asked my daughter Iris if she'd be interested in joining me on a hunt in Hawaii, she jumped at the chance to take her hunting skills and interest on the road. But…
Original author: chillman
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Try these bad footwork drills to prepare for the worst flushes
Rules sometimes need to be broken. At least, that's true with a shotgun. A huge part of proper shotgun training has always focused on proper foot placement, but perhaps…
Original author: Bryce M. Towsley
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What exactly is the point of POI?
Most of us pick up a new shotgun and assume it hits in the same place as every other shotgun. But that's just plain wrong.
Original author: Brad Fitzpatrick
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Find and target concentrated walleyes in the dead of winter
Here are the walleye pro's three favorite tactics for loading the cooler in the winter. Although you don't really need a cooler.
Original author: James Brandt
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Don't ruin a hunt by wearing the wrong footwear
I've spent nearly 50 years tromping the northern rockies. Here what's in my present boot collection, and how I choose what to wear on each hunt.
Original author: Ben Long
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A trio of new ammo for 1,000 yards
Ammo makers have stepped up their game with various loads designed to center-punch targets at way-out-there distances.
Original author: John B. Snow
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Time-yellowed pages and long-faded memories are all that remain of Alabama's mythic 24-pound bass
If you thought the world-record bass was caught in 1932 by George Perry in Montgomery Lake in Georgia, you'd be right, of course. While there is no verified photo of…
Original author: Robert DeWitt
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Hunters and anglers celebrate addition of more public access
The news around the Sabinoso Wilderness Area in north-central New Mexico is a breath of fresh air, in an era when access to the outdoors is rapidly eroding and elected…
Original author: Ben Long
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Here's what we know
Here’s what we know: A mule deer buck killed by a hunter in the south-central part of the state, not far from the Wyoming border, has tested positive for CWD. The news…
Original author: Andrew McKean
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A 10mm Auto for big-game hunting
It comes configured ready to take afield, and has a number of smart design features that hunters will appreciate.
Original author: chillman
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Autumn is the best time of year to learn about the tasty tree nuts, berries, and roots
Whether you are learning just for fun, or as a backup plan for survival, we hope you enjoy our forager's guide to 15 edible plants you'll find in the woods this fall.
Original author: Tim MacWelch
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The THTM adventure comic from our November 2017 issue
True reader stories from the field.
Original author: chillman
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Whether you've saved all your vacation itime or have only one week to hunt, you will make it happen. Here's when to be in the woods
Everyone's got plenty of advice for hunting the rut, but a lot of times it doesn't apply to you. Fortunately, one of these plans will help you get your butt in the stand…
Original author: Mark Kenyon
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Hunters have been taught to wait before approaching a wounded animal, but that's not always the smartest play
Conventional wisdom directs that big-game hunters should wait a minimum of a half hour to pursue their quarry after any shot that requires trailing. The idea is that an…
Original author: Natalie Krebs
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We test everything from treestand packs to meat haulers for your deer season
Our evaluation of hunting backpacks rates hard-working meat freighters, purpose-built treestand bags, and all-around gear carriers.
Original author: Andrew McKean
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A trio of loads showcase how useful this quarterbore can be
The .25/06 has kept the .25 caliber alive for more than 50 years, because a hunter shooting just three loads in his rifle have him prepared for everything from marmots…
Original author: John Haviland
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A quick and easy way to dress these little critters
Tree rats. Roof rats. Nature's little speed bumps. To some, squirrels are just annoying animals that make a lot of noise when you are out deer hunting. To me, they are…
Original author: Jamie Carlson
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