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Anyone who has spent time around kids knows how quickly they can get “bored”. In today’s world of instant gratification, touch screen, on demand, have it your way, more choices than you can shake a stick at entertainment, which is almost all tech based and electronically driven, therefore meaning it’s done indoors, it can be easy to see how a quiet

If you are bored of your routine life then look for the Fishing Vacations for sorting out your fishing outing to Costa Rica, and getting guidance from professional anglers on what is the best time to fish in Costa Rica.   For some, Costa Rica is the fantasy goal for world-class sport fishing for many reasons. Throughout the years, this small nation

A young archer can learn the value of patience, practice, and the importance of safety in the field. (Adventure Awaits!/) It doesn’t take much to get kids interested archery. In most cases, they just need a suitable bow in their hands, a bit of safety and aiming instruction, and the room to exercise their energy and imagination. Depending on a chil

Attaching a rod holder to the side of your boat means more lines in the water, which means a greater chance of catching fish, which is a big deal if you’re fishing alone. (Plusinno/) If you are fishing in anything smaller than a center-console boat, you’re probably going to have to outfit the vessel with aftermarket rod holders. From johnboats and

Securing your unloaded firearm into a case or holder designed to hold it securely is much safer than trying to travel while cradling it in your arms. (Kolpin/) Using an ATV or UTV to scout and access hunting terrain is about as common in today’s sporting landscape as driving a truck to the parking area. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, where ATVs are permitte

Pike love lipless rattlebaits early. Live and dead bait is more effective later in the season. (Dr. Jason Halfen/) The first few weeks of walkable ice can provide some of the best ice fishing action of the entire hardwater season. For a short while, panfish and gamefish will linger in relatively shallow water, where remnant green weeds provide cove

An ATV cover can protect your machine’s paint, seat, and other components from weathering away. (Indeed BUY/) The utility of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) around the home, farm, or camp is undeniable, so it’s an investment worth protecting. Other than regular abuses dished out on the trail, the biggest threat to an ATV is the sun and rain while in s

Trail shoes offer the support and protection your feet need when your travel route veers off grid. (Run 4 FFWPU/Pexels/) There are many different ways to get in shape for hunting season or improve your fitness at any time of year. Few training methods can approximate the terrain encountered in the outdoors as well as trail running. But this special

Chainsaws are amazing tools but can cause serious injuries if someone doesn’t take safety precautions. (Jimmy Chan/Pexels/) Anyone who lives the outdoor lifestyle will likely at some point end up with a chainsaw in their hands. That may include regular chores around the home or being pressed into service with someone else’s saw when shorthanded at

Even if you’re not running out of storage space in your garage, a small shed is great for housing garden tools or other things you use outside. Adequate storage is an issue in most homes of average size. Space becomes even more of a premium for sportsmen trying to warehouse all of the toys, tools, and gadgets of the modern outdoor lifestyle. Short

This isn’t your grandad’s underwear. (Adidas/) The hunting and fishing world may not be the first place one looks for fashion advice, but the oldest question in men’s apparel is just as relevant in the outdoors as it is on the job or in school. Are you a boxers or briefs kind of guy? Like Ford versus Chevy, or DeWalt versus Makita, the answer basic

A temporary shed can keep things like boats, vehicles, and other large equipment protected from damaging elements like UV rays or hail. (ShelterLogic/) In an age where we can receive virtually anything in a box by mail, why should an extra garage be any different? That’s right, if you are short on storage space but don’t want to build a framed shed

A reciprocating saw can take the place of several specialized saws used to cut wood and metal. (Dewalt/) Of all the tools we consider essential to the sporting experience, a cordless reciprocating saw probably isn’t one of them. But the same versatility that makes the “sawzall” ubiquitous in construction trades makes it just as useful to the outdoo

A bivy tent provides full protection while you sleep, which is a comfort quality you won’t find sleeping under the stars or a tarp. (Snugpak/) If there is any outdoor pursuit more challenging and rewarding than heading into the backcountry for an extended wilderness adventure, it’s taking on that same challenge alone. Solo hunting, fishing, and cam

New deer hunting opportunities on three Sundays is great, but the state should look to expand all hunting opportunities on Sunday. (John Hafner /) Pennsylvania deer hunters have reason to celebrate after lawmakers have done away with a “blue law,” which prohibited hunting on Sundays in the Keystone State for more than 100 years. Gov. Tom Wolf is ex