Double jeopardy on the ice for a group of duck hunters
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Getting the most from your black gun requires extra finesse behind the trigger
ARs violate some of the basic precepts of rifle accuracy, and if you're not aware of an AR's pitfalls, you'll end up with more Hail Mary's than Hell Yeahs!
Original author: John B. Snow
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Outdoor Life talks with Secretary Ryan Zinke on the monument decision
Monday, when President Donald Trump announces that he is reducing the acreage of four national monuments created under the Obama and Clinton administrations,…
Original author: Andrew McKean
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Catching largemouth on the world's most famous bass lake
We were well on our way to a 100-fish day. Here's what we learned from the fishing guides who run clients on the legendary Lake El Salto in Mexico/.
Original author: Gerry Bethge
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Giving a kid a gun for Christmas is shocking to some, normal for the rest of us
When we planned to give our son Jack, then 10, a shotgun for Christmas, it made headlines in the Wall Street Journal. I don't know about where you're from, but around…
Original author: Joe Arterburn
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Tips and tactics for waterfowling's largest target species
Everything about tundra swans and swan hunting is outsized, from the birds' anatomy and their air speed to a hunter's reaction when they hoist this snow-white trophy…
Original author: Andrew McKean
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In December, bluefins smash topwater baits, and you can even see Manhattan from where you're fishing
Twas the day before Christmas—literally. We had to break through skim ice to get out of our slip in Jamaica Bay, N.Y., but we were determined to get one more crack at…
Original author: John McMurray
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Dig into the guts of a goose call to decide which one is best for you
Short reed, long reed, or flute? Not sure which goose call to use this season? We've got you covered.
Original author: chillman
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Hunt bitter cold mornings for the best—and least disruptive—shots at food-oriented does
The weather is brutal, food is scarce, and the whitetails are skittish after running a multi-month guantlet of zipping arrows and whistling bullets. Here's a plan that…
Original author: Tony Hansen, Andrew McKean
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When winter conditions are at their worst, duck and deer hunters know the action can be red-hot.
These hunters don't just endure harsh late-season conditions, but intentionally seek out the cold, the snow, the ice, and the wind. Why? Because they are confident that…
Original author: Gerry Bethge
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Stream access is a hot-button issue across the United States, but anglers in Utah are taking good cheer from a state Supreme Court ruling that guarantees public access…
Original author: Ben Long
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It’s good to carve out one day of the year to reflect on the good things, to remind ourselves of the value and power of gratitude. To remember that we have it pretty…
Original author: Ben Long
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Want to find the right stuff under the tree this year? Ask wisely.
Make a list. Check it twice. And load it up with these deer hunting gift ideas.
Original author: Tony Hansen, Andrew McKean
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The hottest gear for the duck and goose hunter on your holiday shopping list
The hottest gear for the duck and goose hunter on your holiday shopping list.
Original author: Alex Robinson
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Here are some ways you can reward your dog this season for all the joy, giggles, and recreation (okay, and a measure of aggravation) they provide the rest of the year.
Original author: Andrew McKean
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Not sure what to buy a female hunter for Christmas? Check out these ideas
If you’ve got a big-game hunter on your holiday shopping list, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve rounded up my favorite women’s-specific hunting gear from this…
Original author: Natalie Krebs
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Hunters are a notoriously difficult population to buy gifts for. Backcountry hunters are even worse. We have high expectations for our gear, and a cheap piece of kit…
Original author: Andrew McKean
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If you've got an archery hunter on your list, we've got you covered
To ensure you get the best bowhunting gear under the tree this year, you’ll need to make a solid list. Here are 10 of our top picks for bowhunters this holiday season.
Original author: Tony Hansen
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A look back at the gift guides of yesteryear
Here's a look at some of the gifts we've suggested and advertisers have offered over the past century in our December issue. We've even accounted for inflation.
Original author: Natalie Krebs
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