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News & Tips: Hunting Season Never Really Ends
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Hunting Season Never Really Ends

Although big game seasons have pretty much come to an end for another year across Canada and the U.S., does that mean that there's nothing to do but sit at home on the couch watching hunting shows on…
News & Tips: Winter Backpacking Can Improve Your Hunting Skills...
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Winter Backpacking Can Improve Your Hunting Skills

Winter backpacking puts a unique twist on the summer version of the activity. Yes, it's cold but it's nothing that being prepared can't remedy. Beyond therapeutic and recreational value, it's a very…
News & Tips: The Power of the Pencil Grip Fishing Technique...
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The Power of the Pencil Grip Fishing Technique

If you're new to ice fishing or dusting off gear that hasn't been used in a while, one thing you'll notice when scanning photos and videos is that anglers today don't rely exclusively on a…
News & Tips: Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt...
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Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt

While treestand hunting is generally the best way to tag a trophy whitetail, I was trying the stalk or sneak hunting approach in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley on a recent hunt. I was on private land,…
News & Tips: Fishing 101: Reel Gear Ratios & Trolling Motor Thrust...
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Fishing 101: Reel Gear Ratios & Trolling Motor Thrust

Baitcast reels are designed to provide either power or speed. Since we face multiple scenarios throughout a day of fishing, uncovering the facts on gears can make our life on the water much easier…
News & Tips: Add Fly Fishing to Your Camping Adventure List...
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Add Fly Fishing to Your Camping Adventure List

Camping activities are many, depending on the season, natural terrain, and the regions' attractions. Fishing is a popular camping companion activity. But one type of fishing usually draws the…
News & Tips: Late Season Hidey-Hole Bucks
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Late Season Hidey-Hole Bucks

Late season deer hunting can be a challenge but if you're open to scouting for hidey-holes you're chances for bagging a late season buck are sure to pay off! The cover didn't look like much at first…
News & Tips: Fishing Soft or Hard Bottom Areas
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Fishing Soft or Hard Bottom Areas

There is a paradox of strategy with many B.A.S.S. tournament anglers. When they fish rivers, anglers often compete for backwater areas without current. When the fishing tournament is held in lakes/…
News & Tips: Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities...
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Cooking Venison With Outdoor Celebrities

Hordes of hunters have freezers bulging with venison. While the old standard venison standby recipes are delectable, trying something new is fun and tasty. Many well known outdoor celebrities are not…
News & Tips: Jon Fetter’s New Year’s Resolutions do More Fly Fishing...
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Jon Fetter’s New Year’s Resolutions do More Fly Fishing

This year, my New Year’s resolution is to focus on and improve my fly-fishing techniques and skills both as a guide and fisherman. I plan on working at least one hour, three times per week on these…
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Pro Greg Hackney answers Five Questions

Five Questions for Greg Hackney Ah, the Holiday Season. A perfect time of the year to shine the spotlight of truth known as Five Questions on Mercury pro Greg Hackney. Hackney, aka the Hack Attack -…
News & Tips: Fly Fishing: The Best Gift of All
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Fly Fishing: The Best Gift of All

Christmas, we all know, is a time for giving and most of us will have done so with thoughtful gifts purchased with hard-earned money. These material things are always welcome, but I think now is also…