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News & Tips: Three Reliable Hard-Baits for Ice
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Three Reliable Hard-Baits for Ice

Today’s ice anglers are spoiled for choice when it comes to lure selection. As a tackle junkie, I own my fair share of baits. Carrying an assortment of lures is important as fish can be particular…
News & Tips: Manage Your Land for More Squirrels
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Manage Your Land for More Squirrels

Squirrels are perhaps our most popular small game animals. Millions of hunters pursue them. Many people also enjoy feeding, watching and photographing squirrels.         If you would like to increase…
News & Tips: How to Tell When the Rut is Really Over...
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How to Tell When the Rut is Really Over

Giving up on the rut is one of the biggest mistakes a deer hunter can make. And, it happens all the time. They see a lot of chasing and grunting and four bucks marching past their stand in a morning…
News & Tips: 4 Steps to Help You Consistantly Hit Your Target...
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4 Steps to Help You Consistantly Hit Your Target

Regardless of your abilities, there are always some basic things that will help you hit your mark whether it’s busting clays, upland game hunting or waterfowl hunting.   First of all,…
News & Tips: The Rut: In the Eyes of a Photographer...
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The Rut: In the Eyes of a Photographer

The late fall is my favorite time to get outside with the camera. Being a wildlife photographer, the whitetail rut holds a special place in my heart. To see big bucks vigorously chase does, mark…
News & Tips: Glowing Jigs for Ice Fishing
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Glowing Jigs for Ice Fishing

When preparing your ice tackle for upcoming ice fishing adventures, choosing what color of jig to pack is a difficult decision no matter what type of fish you plan to pursue. Similar to other types…
News & Tips: Backpacking for Elk
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Backpacking for Elk

Heading to the mountains to hunt elk on foot is a lofty goal for any outdoorsman. Elk live in some of the most remote, rugged country in the continental United States. Making the decision to hunt…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Practice Makes Perfect Shot...
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Traditional Archery: Practice Makes Perfect Shot

Last Wednesday, my deer season successfully concluded with the simple act of releasing an arrow from my long bow. In the instant that followed, my broadhead-tipped dart had covered 12 yards and…
Buck resting in the sun
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Open Country Whitetail Hunting Options

Most hunters firmly believe that pressured whitetails head deep into the dark forests, duck into the thickest brush found there, and hunker down and wait it out until hunting season passes. Being…
News & Tips: Fly Proportions - Nymph Flies
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Fly Proportions - Nymph Flies

Last week I broke down the specific proportions needed when tying wet flies. To further this discussion, this week’s blog will take a closer look at the special characteristics incorporated with…
News & Tips: Patience During Late Fall Fishing
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Patience During Late Fall Fishing

The subject line of my buddy Dave Lehman’s email read, “It pays to be patient,” a message that summed up the events of his past couple of days on the water. Dave Lehman with a 46-inch muskie. Dave…
News & Tips: Copy of Owner Manual Library - Bass Pro Shops Bionic Plus Fishing Combos...
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Owner Manual Library - Bass Pro Shops Bionic Plus Fishing Reels

Owner Manual & Limited Warranty information on the Bass Pro Shops® Bionic Plus Fishing Reels.On this page you'll find links to the Bionic Plus fishing reel owner manual information. For…