Scientists in Wyoming and elsewhere are demonstrating that healthy migration corridors are key for healthy big-game herds and robust hunting seasons. Secretary of…
Original author: Ben Long
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Avoid these training mistakes to keep your pup from developing bad habits
Avoid these training mistakes to keep your pup from developing bad habits.
Original author: Tony J. Peterson
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From the affordable to the extravagant, these scatterguns rule the spring turkey season
From the affordable to the extravagant, these scatterguns rule the spring turkey season.
Original author: Brad Fitzpatrick
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Plus: California Appeals Court Strikes Down State DOJ’s ‘One-Handgun-A-Month’ Limit
American gunmakers produced more than 11 million firearms in 2016, setting a new annual record and doubling yearly output from 2009, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
Original author: John Haughey
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Congress is considering a bill that would open up all wilderness areas to mountain bikes
Congress is now considering bill HR 1349 that would change all of that by opening wilderness areas (all of them) to mountain bicycles. The Wilderness Act has…
Original author: Ben Long
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Al Morris and Garvin Young have won more coyote-calling championships than any other duo in history, and they're still at the top of their game—despite squabbling like an old married couple.
Calling in a few coyotes over the course of a season can be tough, but to call scores of the wary predators into range every year requires a deep knowledge of coyote…
Original author: Joe Arterburn
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This sheep shatters the previous world record by more than six inches
Montana’s “Island of the Giant Rams” is once again re-writing the Boone & Crockett record book, with a Rocky Mountain bighorn that shatters the previous world record by…
Original author: Ben Long
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Joe misplaces his wallet for the first time in his life
During the last weekend of Nebraska's deer season, I lost my billfold. I don't recall having ever lost one before, but it's gone. The last time I remember having it was…
Original author: Joe Arterburn
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Southeastern Montana is a special place in November
Southeastern Montana is a special place during the rut. The agricultural fields and river bottoms filled up with deer every morning and evening during the week I hunted…
Original author: Alex Robinson
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Catch cat fever in cold weather
Cold weather, current-scoured river holes, and giant blue catfish—it's a combination that's been targeted by veteran catfish fanatics for decades. Indeed, some of the…
Original author: Michael Pearce
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The latest and greatest new lightweight rifles
My criteria for a backcountry gun are simple. The rifles needed to weigh equal to or less than seven pounds bare. They should be comfortable and ergonomic to carry in…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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This fly works on any species during any season
This fly is simple to tie and easy to customize, and was originally developed as a striper fly. But this baitfish imitation catches any fish that enjoys a meal of fish…
Original author: David Karczynski
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Plus: United Nations’ Policies Complicating Legal Firearms Imports
Congress is in a state of partisan paralysis and has been since 2010, passing annual fiscal budgets just four times in the last eight years. Approving a budget is its…
Original author: John Haughey
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What hunters (and non-hunters) need to know about the recent news at one of the nation's largest anti-hunting organizations
HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday due to accusations of sexual harassment. Donors began pulling funding before his resignation, but now that he has resigned, they…
Original author: Natalie Krebs
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We put hen, jake, and tom dekes through the wringer to find the right fakes for your spring hunt
Today's turkey decoys are far more realistic, durable, and yes, costly than those of seasons past. We found some great bargains, as well as some premium, uber-realistic…
Original author: Tony Hansen
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Species like peacock bass, clown knifefish, Mayan cichlids, and snakeheads make for exciting action year round
Southern Florida is the epicenter of dead-of-winter sportfishing. While largemouth bass, migrating sailfish, backcountry reds, snook, bonefish, and tarpon head most…
Original author: Nick Honachefsky
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This wild game sandwich is a tasty twist on the traditional pork version
This sandwich is traditionally made with ham and roasted pork on special Cuban bread and topped with a yellow mustard, pickles, and Swiss cheese. The obvious choice here…
Original author: Jamie Carlson
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Don't wait for summer—catch the biggest bass in any river during February and March
Summer smallmouth fishing can be easy, but what about in the winter? A handful of dedicated, knowledgeable anglers don't wait for warm months. They know there's no…
Original author: David Hart
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The pellet smoker craze exists for a reason
Everybody who has ever grilled a deer steak or nice chunk of backstrap knows that the difference between tender, juicy venison and dry, over-done venison is only a…
Original author: Jamie Carlson
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These rigs will work no matter where you fish
Here's a closer look at two of this pro's go-tos, and how you can deploy them to land more pike anywhere. They also work on pickerel too.
Original author: Brian Ruzzo
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