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Pairs of boots are like fishing rods, shotguns, warm socks, or any other piece of sporting gear. One just isn’t enough. If you are in the market for that second pair, consider making it a mud boot. In addition to keeping your feet warm and dry, they shed briars and reduce scent better than just about any other footwear. Here’s a look at the various

We all enjoy planning and prepping for a backcountry trip, especially when it comes to the meals. But unless you cook, dehydrate, and package your own custom menu at home, buying freeze-dried meals ready to eat (MRE) is the surest way to get the nutrition you need and the taste you crave out on the trail. Here are a few things to look for when coun

Natural disasters seem like a constant topic in the news this year. Flip on the television, and you’ll hear about fires or flooding in some part of the country almost every day. Toss in the occasional earthquake, tropical storm, or hurricane to mix things up, and it seems like nature is completely out of control. There is, however, something that y

Trail cameras have revolutionized hunting, allowing 24/7 monitoring of the woods to make sure you are optimizing time spent afield. The trail cam market has exploded in recent years, but even with a dizzying array of options to choose from, there are still a handful of common parameters to keep in mind when shopping. Here are the basics. Flash Type

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Better ag practices could mean more pheasants. (Donald M. Jones/) South Dakota has a pheasant problem. It’s not the strafing winds and drifting snow that contribute to overwinter bird mortality. And it’s not agri-business practices that destroy the best nesting and brood-rearing habitat with every pass of the chisel plow. The problem is the unsusta

Mustad Inkvader (Mustad/) ICAST 2019 once again wowed the fishing community with lures that ranged from absolutely lifelike to ridiculously bizarre. Here’s a top 10 roundup of the best new lures for 2019. Felmlee Bucket of Eels (Felmlee/) Sure, it’s not completely brand new for 2019; in fact, the Felmlee Eel has an established pedigree that is over

Whether you sleep outdoors on an inflatable mattress, in a hammock, or just curled up on the ground like a wet retriever, a travel pillow is going to give you a better night’s rest. Selection depends on whether you want a little extra padding for wherever you lay your head, or you’re shopping for a specific use, like wilderness camping. Here are se

There are few things in camp more disheartening than discovering that your light source is dying and realizing it’s going to be a long, cold, and very dark night. It’s best to always have redundant lighting, even if your backup is just a glow stick or a candle. Beyond that, there are many great options for keeping the lights on in camp. Camp Lanter

Anyone who spends serious time in bear country has to consider the possibility of an encounter. Even if you take the standard precautions of making noise, traveling in groups, and storing food out of reach, bears and humans always seem to find each other, whether purposefully or not. These products will help you sleep a little more soundly in camp.

If you haven’t heard of Initial Ascent backpacks, don’t feel alone, they launched in 2018. They are a relatively new offering with a strong product straight out of the heart of Idaho. The 4000+1500 with Pannier cui pack comes in at 5.95 lbs. The rugged triaxial carbon fiber frame that by itself accounts for only 18 oz. of the pack’s weight. The bag

He’s a very big bull. That much I can tell, even though he is among the first wild caribou I’ve ever seen. I settle the spotter on him and watch his rack tower over the alders. The bull’s main beams sweep back in a deep C shape, and those C’s are topped with foot-long tines reaching skyward. His mane is long and white, whiter than those of the two

Whether you are glassing for elk above timberline or scanning a sprawling Alabama beanfield in low light, an investment in good glass will always improve your odds of seeing what you’re seeking. There are a lot of choices out there in a wide range of price points, but they all have a few things in common. Before you buy, here are some basics to kee

John Moses Browning with his iconic Automatic-5 shotgun. (Photo Courtesy of Browning/) In the annals of American firearms design, one name looms through the mists of time like the gunmetal-gray bow of an oncoming battleship. John Moses Browning, who was awarded more than 120 firearms patents, spent his entire life immersed in firearms and their des

For most angling situations, monofilament or braided line works fine. But there are plenty of scenarios where fluorocarbon works better. The material’s low visibility, abrasion resistance, high density, and stiffness make it the logical choice for light-tackle finesse fishing, such as chasing winter seatrout, or when nymphing for selective rainbows