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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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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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Gun News of the Week: Trump Reassures NRA He Remains Steadfast in Defending Gun-Owners’ Rights

Plus: Bank of America's Invests in Remington Rebound

In the aftermath of the Valentine’s Day school shooting in Parkland, Fla., gun rights advocates feared President Donald Trump’s ever-shifting rule-by-mood would prompt…
Original author: John Haughey


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8 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Moms Who Hunt, Fish, and Camp

We’ve got the right gear and a few ideas for all the outdoor-loving mothers on your list

Your mama may have raised you right, but she didn’t manage to fix your habit of last-minute gift shopping. Fortunately for you, I’m in the same camp. In my quest to find…
Original author: Natalie Krebs


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Fishing Report May 7th, 2018

May 07, 2018 by Jeff Rader

The turkey season is winding down time to start thinking fishing. Jesse fished this weekend and had a good white bass day.

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How to Build a Custom Truck-Bed Storage System

Organize the gear in your pick-up, once and for all

This is a big project with big payoffs for those folks who load their truck with everything but kitchen sink, but can never seem to find anything. Get your gear…
Original author: Tony Hansen


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2018 Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting Season

May 06, 2018 by Jeff Rader

Kansas opening day shotgun!


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Do It Yourself: How to Make, Fix, and Improve Your Hunting and Fishing Gear

Save some of your hard-earned cash and try these projects instead

Money can fix problems, but so can you. Instead of hiring someone to solve all your problems, try tackling them yourselves. This range of skills and projects will…
Original author: The Editors


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5 Ways to Refinish a Gun Stock Yourself, Plus Other Touch-Up Tricks

Make your favorite rifle or shotgun look good as new with these tips

Here's how to remove a dent, fix a goucge, restore faded wood, bring back color, and protect your stock. We'll also cover how to remove rust and fix worn bluing.
Original author: John B. Snow


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How to Reload Ammo with Neck Bushings

Bushings can improve accuracy and brass life

You'll need bushing dies in order to use neck bushings. Here's what else you'll need, and how to improve the accuracy of your handloads with these.
Original author: John B. Snow


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How to Make Your Own Gun Rack (Plus: A DIY Leather Sling)

You can make this no-brainer rack in 30 minutes for $20

You can make this no-brainer rack in 30 minutes for $20.
Original author: Tom Carpenter, Aram von Benedikt


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How I Turned a School Bus into a Mobile Hunting Lodge

This hunter fixed up a bus so he could live out of it and hunt public land. Here's how he did it.

I gutted and remodeled a school bus with the intention of living out of it for a year as I hunted and fished public land. I didn't have any previous building experience,…
Original author: Sam Soholt


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3 Projects to Keep Your Boat Trailer in Ship Shape

Back up your trailer perfectly everytime, repack a wheel bearing, and rewire trailer lights

Boat trailers are the bane of every angler's existence. These three projects will keep things simple and make your life much easier.
Original author: Tony Hansen


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How to Build a Lightweight Game Cart for Hauling Out Deer

This PVC cart will run you about $100 in materials and save your back a load of trouble

Hunters who hunt remote areas must devise a plan to retrieve a harvested animal without cleared paths or assistance. The solution? A well-designed game cart.
Original author: Brad Fitzpatrick


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How to Make Your Own Kydex Knife Sheath

A durable, waterproof, and low-maintenance option for carrying your favorite blade

A leather sheath is a classic option for your favorite fixed-blade hunting knife, but it's also not waterproof or as durable compared to some modern day options. Try…
Original author: Justin Rasmussen


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DIY Taxidermy: How to Camo-Dip a Deer Skull

Turn a plain white European mount into a colorful camo-dipped masterpiece

If you're looking for something a little flashier than a straight skull mount, here's a cool way to display last fall's buck.
Original author: Tony Hansen


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