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Gear If your dad is big into bowhunting, he’ll appreciate these gear items As a diehard bowhunter, I'd be plenty happy to receive these 13 gifts on Father's Day.Original linkOriginal author: Tony Hansen, Alex Robinson

Photo courtesy of Gunnison River Expeditions Guides and outfitting services in America come in all flavors.  Rivers and lakes require almost completely different skill sets on the part of the guide, and if boats are involved, then this is a whole different level of game with extensive training and certifications being necessarily needed. Captain st

Hunting Don’t wait until fall to have some of your hottest hunting of the year If you’re a passionate hunter, life’s too short to spend the summer sitting in front of an air conditioner and dreaming of fall. Here are 11 great hot-weather hunts for…Original linkOriginal author: Brad Fitzpatrick

Gear What to give the dad who loves all things outdoors—hunting, fishing, camping, and more Our gift guide for the Total Outdoors Dad has it all.Original linkOriginal author: T. Edward Nickens

Open Country These parks have the best fishing opportunities for everything from brook trout to bonefish These national parks have the best fishing opportunities for everything from brook trout to bonefish. The National Park Service has a two-prong mission. To preserve the…Original linkOriginal author: Ben Long

The past decade or so Idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. However, this seems to be trending up, as Idaho is now back in the #2 slot with a whopping 284 book entries since 2000, pushing past Wyoming and Utah by a notable margin. This is an encouraging fact to consider for the mule deer hunters of th

Idaho has a good list of pronghorn hunt opportunities that allow for a great pursuit and likely harvest if you draw a permit. Harvest success is quite high for rifle hunters, muzzleloader drops a bit and archery is at the bottom of the heap, but when compared to other archery stats, these harvest odds are actually quite good. There are four unlimit

Idaho elk hunting is as good as it has ever been, herd populations are above objective in most units, while other areas are holding strong and only a handful of areas are showing decline. These are wonderful times to be an Idaho elk hunter! Idaho does not offer a bonus or preference point system and therefore odds are a bit tougher to calculate, Id

Fishing The hot new gear to get for the guy who buys everything himself It can be daunting to find a Father’s Day gift for a bass fishing dad who seems to already have it all. So, I checked-out the hottest new gear for 2018, giving you the…Original linkOriginal author: Mark Modoski

The Gun Shots Plus: California Bills Raising Legal Gun Purchase Age Advance The National Rifle Association and a wide array of civil rights groups are alerting advocates to resist a backdoor attempt by Senate Democrats to create a federal gun…Original linkOriginal author: John Haughey

Gear Our picks for the best grilling and cooking gear and accessories for the dad who loves to cook wild game and fish Here’s the ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for the dad who loves to cook wild game…Original linkOriginal author: Colin Kearns

June 01, 2018 by Jeff Rader The fishing continues to be good. I can't believe we're actually needing some wind as wind makes all the difference in Kansas walleye fishing. It's been way to calm. Original link

Paradise Valley, downriver from Yellowstone National Park, boasts some of Montana’s best trout fishing but is threatened by the prospect of gold mines near Emigrant Peak (shown here) and near Jardine just outside the park boundary. Larry Mayer photo   Opponents of a proposed mine near the entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Montana’s Paradise

Gear From venison-saving coolers to budget bows to trigger-happy trail cameras, this Father’s Day gift guide has something for the deer-hunting dad in your life From trail cams to crossbows, here’s a Father’s Day gift guide for deer-hunting dads.Original linkOriginal author: Scott Bestul

The Survivalist These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving Just thinking about biting into a crispy cricket activates my gag reflex. But all that can change when you find yourself starving in a survival situation. No matter if…Original linkOriginal author: Tim MacWelch