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The 11 Best Hunts of Summer

Don’t wait until fall to have some of your hottest hunting of the year

If you’re a passionate hunter, life’s too short to spend the summer sitting in front of an air conditioner and dreaming of fall. Here are 11 great hot-weather hunts for…
Original author: Brad Fitzpatrick


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Father's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsman

What to give the dad who loves all things outdoors—hunting, fishing, camping, and more

Our gift guide for the Total Outdoors Dad has it all.
Original author: T. Edward Nickens


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10 National Parks That Have Awesome Fishing

These parks have the best fishing opportunities for everything from brook trout to bonefish

These national parks have the best fishing opportunities for everything from brook trout to bonefish. The National Park Service has a two-prong mission. To preserve the…
Original author: Ben Long


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9 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Bass Fishermen

The hot new gear to get for the guy who buys everything himself

It can be daunting to find a Father’s Day gift for a bass fishing dad who seems to already have it all. So, I checked-out the hottest new gear for 2018, giving you the…
Original author: Mark Modoski


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Gun News of the Week: Nelson Gun Trace Bill a Backdoor Gun Registry

Plus: California Bills Raising Legal Gun Purchase Age Advance

The National Rifle Association and a wide array of civil rights groups are alerting advocates to resist a backdoor attempt by Senate Democrats to create a federal gun…
Original author: John Haughey


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Father's Day Gifts for Camp Cooking

Our picks for the best grilling and cooking gear and accessories for the dad who loves to cook wild game and fish

Here’s the ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for the dad who loves to cook wild game…
Original author: Colin Kearns


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Father's Day Deer Hunting Gifts

From venison-saving coolers to budget bows to trigger-happy trail cameras, this Father’s Day gift guide has something for the deer-hunting dad in your life

From trail cams to crossbows, here’s a Father’s Day gift guide for deer-hunting dads.
Original author: Scott Bestul


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11 Gross Animals You Can Eat in a Survival Situation

These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving

Just thinking about biting into a crispy cricket activates my gag reflex. But all that can change when you find yourself starving in a survival situation. No matter if…
Original author: Tim MacWelch


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Gun News of the Week: Senate Republicans to Censure Banks that Discriminate Against Gun-Makers, Sellers

Plus: Insurers Balk at Issuing Polices for Armed School Staff, Teachers

Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) plans to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against banks that he maintains are illegally restricting gun…
Original author: John Haughey


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Secretary Zinke Moves to Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunities in 30 National Wildlife Refuges

Will the Department of Interior’s proposal create new spots to hunt near you?

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke this week announced a proposal to open or expand hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges. Check the…
Original author: Ben Long


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How to Make Ballistic Gel

Homemade ballistic gel can help you evaluate bullet and pellet penetration and performance. Those new expensive duck loads that say they’re “25% more effective” than the…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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How to Make Your Own Bait Light for $30

Up your night-fishing game with this DIY light

An underwater light can improve your fishing game for a number of species, from crappie to catfish, snook to stripers. This DIY light uses LED technology so battery draw…
Original author: Joseph Albanese


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Gun News of the Week: Trump Rule-Change Would Remove Gun Exports from State Department Purview

Plus: Constitutional carry momentum from 2016 blunted In 2017, stymied in 2018

More comprehensive background checks and banning “assault weapons” would not have stopped Dimitrios Pagourtzis from using a shotgun and a .38 pistol to kill nine…
Original author: John Haughey


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Turkey Hunting: Why the Striker is Just as Important as the Pot Call

Making a custom striker with Dennis Woodall

This video shows Woodall building a striker from a raw block of osage orange wood (his favorite material), along with some advice about choosing and using strikers for…
Original author: Josh Dahlke


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The Best New Pike and Muskie Baits of 2018

The baddest baits for northern pike and muskellunge

The baddest baits for northern pike and muskellunge.
Original author: Mark Modoski


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Turkey Hunting Pro Tip: Learn to Shoot With Your Off Hand

A little practice with your weak hand will help you kill more gobblers

If you can shoot left-handed, you can stealthily switch the gun to your left shoulder, turn and shoot. This is way less movement then rotating your whole body and trying…
Original author: Alex Robinson


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5 Things to Know Before Having Your Trophy Scored by the Pope & Young Club

Getting your buck or bull scored is about more than just inches

Getting your buck or bull scored is about more than just inches. Before having your trophy scored, there are a few things you should be aware of regarding the history of…
Original author: Paul Annear


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10 of the Top Moose Cartridges and Bullets

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting. Picking the 10 “best” or most favorable cartridges for hunting any animal is a highly…
Original author: Tyler Freel


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Gun News of the Week: Mossberg Boycotts Retailer After Dick's Hires Gun Control Lobbyists

Plus: Oklahoma’s Fallin Violates First American Commandment: Don’t Veto The Constitution

Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colorado) is among 11 co-sponsors of a proposed bill that would allocate $50 million in grants to states that allow judges to seize guns and…
Original author: John Haughey


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Call Your Congressmen: The Bipartisan Land & Water Conservation Fund Needs to Be Renewed

Help save the future of hunting and fishing by taking action and renewing the LWCF

The clock is ticking on one of the most successful conservation and access legislation in American history: the Land & Water Conservation Fund. The axe falls on Sept.
Original author: Ben Long


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