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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The latest ammo introductions for hunters
This year’s SHOT Show was a year of mild, yet pleasing, ammo line extensions, improvements, and additions. No real showstoppers cropped up, but a few ooh’s and aah’s…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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Want to call in coyotes? Try these mouth calls
We tested seven great mouth calls that will put fur on the stretchers, evaluating them on several criteria that anything hanging on a predator hunter's lanyard should…
Original author: Tyler Freel
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A boy and his buddy get bogged in a sticky situation
This Happened to Me has been a fixture of Outdoor Life since it first appeared in 1940…
Original author: chillman
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An iconic autoloader gets a tactical makeover
The MK 3 DBM shares many of the qualities of the original sporting BARs and the BAR MkII series that followed. But in this era of all things tactical, Browning has…
Original author: John B. Snow
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Get some shut eye, have a late breakfast, then kill your gobbler in the afternoon
Like most turkey hunters, I focus mainly on the early-morning hours. After all, who doesn't like to call in and shoot a gobbler straight off the roost? However, last…
Original author: Jarrod Spilger
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This fictitious roundup will have you reaching for a cowboy hat, boots, and your gun belt
Three thousand books lined the walls of my childhood home; among them the entire works of Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey, along with a myriad other titles by authors.
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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A smarter shooting bag for hunting and competition
The Game Changer doesn't look all that different from other rifle-rest sandbags. It has a flat base, two pointed ears, a carry handle on each end, and four plastic…
Original author: John B. Snow
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A tough, accurate 6.5 for rough work
With an MSRP of just $441, it is an affordable bolt gun with several useful features that increase its utility without jacking up the price. It's also built to take the…
Original author: John B. Snow
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A new, more affordable Mauser for more hunters
In recent years, Mauser has been making some high-end rifles that are unattainable for most shooters.
Original author: John B. Snow
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