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News & Tips: 10 Questions to Ask an Outfitter Before Booking...
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10 Questions to Ask an Outfitter Before Booking

After over 20 years of guided hunting and fishing trips in five states, five provinces and the Caribbean, I thought I knew all the right questions to ask before I book a trip with an outfitter.…
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Tips for Bagging Black Bears

Whether you a hunt black bear in spring on a trip to a Canada or during fall in the U.S., black bears are among the most fascinating of all big game animals. Also, the black bear is pursued in…
News & Tips: Doug Hannon, Legendary Angler & Inventor, Dies at 66...
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Doug Hannon, Legendary Angler & Inventor, Dies at 66

Doug Hannon, considered a legend in the fishing world and a longtime host on ESPN's Sportsman's Challenge TV series, died March 28 in his home in the Tampa, Fla., suburb of Keystone, according to a…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 1...
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Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 1

Any hunter who has ever heard the thunderous gobble of a nearby male turkey knows why turkey hunting is one of the most exciting pursuits that a sportsman can undertake. However, to the newcomer, the…
News & Tips: Color Considerations for Crappie
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Color Considerations for Crappie

The feel of warm sun on recent outdoor adventures has me pining for some spring crappie adventures. During this time of year, papermouths will go through ups and downs of feeding activity. Some days…
News & Tips: Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel...
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel

For many anglers, fishing with spinning reels have surpassed baitcaster reels as the fishing reel of choice, probably because spinning reels are easy to use and don't have the learning curve of…
News & Tips: Hybrid Striper Bass They Rock! (video)...
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Hybrid Striper Bass They Rock! (video)

Jim's got a big hybrid striper bass Jim and friend/camera guy Kirk Ijams get into those hard fighting hybrid stripers. Good fishing action and information in this exciting 10 minute show!
News & Tips: Inline Spinner Trout Fishing Tactics
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Inline Spinner Trout Fishing Tactics

As effective as flies are for duping large trout, inline spinnerbait have a unique way of persuading lackadaisical fish to bite. Spinner fishing is not a foreign technique for most anglers, and many…
News & Tips: River Bass During the Spawn
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River Bass During the Spawn

The first river bass that day fell for a Rebel Pop-R.   Kersploot! I ripped the chugger beside a stump, producing a noise not unlike that made when a 2-pound rock is dropped 10 feet into the water…
News & Tips: Product Review: "Records of North American Whitetail Deer" Book...
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Product Review: "Records of North American Whitetail Deer" Book

If you're a typical whitetail hunter today you probably spend more time online or watching DVDs or television shows than reading books on deer when you're not hunting, scouting or doing habitat work…
News & Tips: Effective Bass Baits for Stream Trout
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Effective Bass Baits for Stream Trout

Downsized bass lures — often thought of as finesse bass lures for moody fish — are many times ideal for catching stream-dwelling trout, performing as well or even better than more traditional…
News & Tips: Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography...
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Capture the Moments That Nature Offers Through Wildlife Photography

Whether you fish, hunt, camp or hike, the great outdoors is a common denominator that tie us all together. A wonderful way to capture the moments that nature offers is through wildlife photography.…