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News & Tips: Staying on the Stand
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Staying on the Stand

Some hunters think staying put on stand all day is a macho thing to do. Tough guys don’t have to take a break and stretch or go back to camp for a hot meal. And heaven forbid that they should…
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: Coyote Camp
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Coyote Camp

I slipped out of the tent to greet the new day that was dressed in fog. The first task was to get a campfire going in the stone ring, so breakfast and coffee could be prepared. The crackling sound…
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…
John Crews Eyes Business..and a Smallmouth by John Crews Eyes Business..and a Smallmouth...
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John Crews, All Business

Mercury Marine pro John Crews stays focused on business. Casual fans of pro bass fishing look at it as a fun diversion or perhaps a hobby. Those who understand that it is a professional sport won't…
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: Bow Hunting The Rut: Tagging a BIG Indiana Buck...
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Bow Hunting The Rut: Tagging a BIG Indiana Buck

Nothing will get your heart thumping more than watching a monster rack emerge from the corn! Watch a great success story unfold (at time marker 6:43) as hard work and a great location pays off big!…
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…