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News & Tips: Popular Exhibits at the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum...
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Popular Exhibits at the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum

Since it first opened its doors last summer, the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Springfield, MO., has attracted more than 227,000 guests with its impressive…
News & Tips: Stop Stocking Walleyes in Rivers?
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Stop Stocking Walleyes in Rivers?

Ongoing research by multiple fisheries agencies in the mid-Atlantic region is revealing important aspects which will likely affect the way walleyes are managed, particularly in river systems. A…
News & Tips: Set Goals for Next Hunting Season
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Set Goals for Next Hunting Season

Life Coaches and other people who are far more knowledgeable about such things than I am will tell you that the best way to actually achieve something meaningful in your life is to set specific goals…
News & Tips: Underappreciated Sauger
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Underappreciated Sauger

The Rodney Dangerfield of the perch family, the sauger provides excellent angling opportunities during the early spring, despite the lack of respect shown its way. Saugers are a close relative of the…
News & Tips: Sunburns Can Happen on Ice
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Sunburns Can Happen on Ice

I have several memories from my rookie years as an ice angler. One that remains vivid is the time I saw a lobster. Let me explain. The scene took place on a bright, sunny day in March. A group of…
Howell is 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion by Howell is 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion...
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Randy Howell 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion

All Hail Howell It's time to howl for Livingston Lures/Mercury pro Randy Howell, the new Bassmaster Classic champion. Howell was 9 pounds back and sitting in 11th heading into the final day. Frankly…
News & Tips: Protect Your Eyes On or Off the Water
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Protect Your Eyes On or Off the Water

We take our eyesight for granted, especially when we're young. But it's then that we should really be protecting them seriously. And now, as we enter that time of the year, when we are all outdoors…
News & Tips: Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots
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Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots

This winter's brutal weather has made things hard for food plot aficionados. There are not too many projects you can do when the temperature is 12 degrees; the wind chill is below zero; and the…
News & Tips: 10 Must Have Items to Stock in Your Boat...
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10 Must Have Items to Stock in Your Boat

Stocking the boat with certain items can make the difference between a fun day on the water or a quick end to the trip. Here are some suggestions that have been game savers for myself. Electrical…
News & Tips: What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike...
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What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike

Hiking in the winter can be an experience without compare. The air is crisp, the atmosphere is serene and the vistas are stunning. There’s little else in the world more peaceful or beautiful than a…
Duck Nesting Box Instructions
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DIY Wood Duck Nest Boxes

Try This Do-it-Yourself Duck Nesting Box Project from Ducks Unlimited Graphic by Ducks UnlimtedThis is a great fun project for you and your kids that puts conservation in your hands. DU has created…
News & Tips: Western Treestand Tactics
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Western Treestand Tactics

During a recent conversation with a friend, the subject of western big game came up. I was told by my whitetail-obsessed buddy that he had no desire to hunt any further west than Iowa. I was in a bit…