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Q: What do Barack Obama and Donald Trump Jr. have in common?A: They each like to go fly fishing! You thought there was a joke coming, right?  Well, no joke, both the former president and the son of the current POTUS were reported being guided on the water last week fishing for trout.  Obama chose the Adirondack region in New York for his excursion,

Elk hoof disease showed up in southwestern Washington elk herds around 2000 and has been slowly progressing ever since. A dramatic rise in reports of limping elk in 2007 prompted a scientific investigation into what was causing the rapid spread. Symptoms include limping while walking and overgrown or broken hooves. It is also reported that bull elk

The Survivalist Find yourself in a survival situation? Don’t panic and imbibe your good whiskey—use it to stay alive People have (and still do) make their living by creating this fine beverage, but can bourbon actually be used for more than just having a drink with your buddies? Can it…Original linkOriginal author: Tim MacWelch

Fishing Carp are fun to shoot with a bow; now they're also a hot commodity–for those who know how to market them There aren't many Asian carp processing facililties in the region—or anywhere in the U.S., for that matter. But there's a huge demand for carp for consumption in China,…Original linkOriginal author: Will Brantley

The Gun Shots Plus: American Outdoor Brands Sees ‘Flattish’ Firearms Sales The House last week approved in a voice vote a bill that directs the Homeland Security Department to research and develop new tools for combating vehicular attacks,…Original linkOriginal author: John Haughey

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Gear Whether you're fishing for bass, walleye, pike, or inshore saltwater species, these new crankbaits have you covered Whether you're fishing for bass, walleye, pike, or inshore saltwater species, these new crankbaits have you covered.Original linkOriginal author: Mark Modoski

Understanding Nevada’s Trail Camera Regulations For hunters in Nevada, new regulations govern the ability to use trail cameras before and during the seasons for all big game animals.  The regulation prohibits the use of trail cameras on public land from August 1 to December 31; unless the camera is capable of transmitting the image without being ch

  Many of us have either been a part of or heard about the recent buzz of the Sawtooth Elk Zone tag sales and herd management. Over the years this area has taken a substantial population hit yet the hunt popularity for these zones has remained quite high and now that herd health is looking up we are seeing a hunter opportunity issue. Due to popular

Recent new wildfires in southern Colorado like the 50-square-mile “416” fire northeast of Durango that is only 15% contained highlight what is shaping up to be a bad year for fires and drought in the West. Just recently, the San Juan National Forest closed Tuesday for the first time in its history. Mancos State Park and seven wildlife areas in sout

The Gun Shots Plus: Bill Creates Tax Credit for 'Smart Gun' Research, Production The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates on June 13 approved “common-sense” demands for an exhaustive list of gun control measures, including…Original linkOriginal author: John Haughey

HuntingYou can call them trophies if you like, but to me they are memories. Every hunt has a story, and every life we take has meaning beyond our own enjoyment afield. Here's…Original linkOriginal author: Cosmo Genova

Open Country Dehydration can cripple a public-land hunt or it can make you miserable when you fish all day in the sun. Top endurance athletes have dropped from cardiac arrest…Original linkOriginal author: Ben Long

We can’t wait to share what our gear-obsessed Outdoor Life team has been cooking up for you. Submit your e-mail below and we’ll keep you posted on all product news and…Original linkOriginal author: auddev

Gear Lucas Oil's Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner with Stabilizers is designed to protect and keep your engine running smoothly. Lucas Oil has developed a new fuel treatment specially formulated to protect and clean injectors and combustion chambers while preventing fuel degradation common with…Original linkOriginal author: By Lucas Oil