Hunting

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What Every Hunter Needs in a Turkey Vest

Some hunters want to brag about how much they can hold in their turkey vests, while others trim down their supplies to the most basic needs and see how little they can carry while still being able to…
News & Tips: Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)...
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Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)

Nothing gives a hunter a reason to smile like the onset of the fall rut. The rut remains the best time to snag a mature buck as they are more likely to move in daylight and will respond to a hunters…
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Opening Day - Elk Season

As the elk season was approaching, I found myself procrastinating like all the other years in the past. Child care, bills, and the gear I still needed for the trip weighed heavy on my mind.…
News & Tips: Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage
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Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage

Ammunition has an incredible shelf life; many types can rest on a shelf for decades upon decades and still be as good as the day they were bought. That is -- if the ammo is kept in a cool, dry place…
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The Benefits of Mid-Summer Visits to Bass Pro Shops

The hot days of June, July and August leave us agonizingly awaiting the first signs of fall so as to start our pre-season equipment inventory. However, this is the time we should be evaluating our…
News & Tips: Keeping In Tune With Bowfishing
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Keeping In Tune With Bowfishing

The end of each archery season seems to leave us with the "what if" syndrome: “What if I let him take one more step?” “What if I made a better shot placement?” “What if I took the shot?” The list…
News & Tips: Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding...
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Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding

If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …
News & Tips: Good Stewards: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation...
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Good Stewards: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Imagine a world where wide open spaces are a myth, light pollution reaches all corners of the planet and the only place to see “wild” animals is a zoo. Scary, isn’t it? No new land is being created;…
News & Tips: There is No “Right” Age for a First Gun...
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There is No “Right” Age for a First Gun

We’re not talking BB gun, water gun or a paintball gun. We’re talking about a real-life, working gun -- loaded and the safety off. There is no magic number a kid reaches when they can be trusted with…
News & Tips: What to Look For in a Climbing Treestand...
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What to Look For in a Climbing Treestand

A climbing treestand can be an extremely helpful piece of gear to have during deer season, as one provides a hunter with improved visibility and a strong vantage point. Plus, climbing treestands are…
News & Tips: Getting Started in Bowfishing (video)
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Getting Started in Bowfishing (video)

Bowfishing is a hunting method that goes back thousands of years and has been popular in many different cultures. Today, bowfishing is a popular sport combining the best of both the fishing and…
News & Tips: Stay Safe on Your Wild Hog Hunt with These Tips...
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Stay Safe on Your Wild Hog Hunt with These Tips

Wild boars are non-native species to the United States. They were introduced to the U.S. in the 1500s and now inhabit more than half the states in the country. Wild hogs are considered to be a…