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News & Tips: Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing
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Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing

Dave Lehman with a brace of jumbo perch taken on jigging spoons. The transition period that happens during fall, as the water cools and lakes turn-over, is a signal to savvy anglers that many…
News & Tips: Alaskan Moose Hunting
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Alaskan Moose Hunting

Many hunters dream of hunting in Alaska. Some dream about chasing bears, while others dream about chasing caribou or moose. In September 2007, my dream of hunting in Alaska finally came true when I…
News & Tips: Pt. 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer...
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Pt. 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio - Managing Land to Yield Mature, Huntable Deer

Part 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio In this article I’ve been addressing a question posted on my Facebook page. The question was “What are your top 10 recommendations for managing land to yield mature,…
News & Tips: Changes in Deer Hunting Strategy: Fawn Predation...
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Changes in Deer Hunting Strategy: Fawn Predation

December 7, 2012 As I explained in my blog last week, Hunting Strategies: The Late Rut, my primary buck hunting strategy this time of year is geared around fawns. Female fawns reach puberty when…
News & Tips: SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System...
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SportDOG Brand TEK 1.0 Tracker & Trainer System

The Tek 1.0 isn't bulky so even on small dogs like mine it fits well and doesn't weigh the dog down. If you are a hardcore hunter who uses hunting dogs to chase game animals or birds, you have…
News & Tips: Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips...
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Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips

Given the huge range of soft bodies available to adorn leadhead jigs, it's of little surprise that bucktail jigs, once standard fare, see little use by the majority of today's anglers. The cost of…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing Electronics Buying Guide
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Ice Fishing Electronics Buying Guide

Electronics play a vital role in ice fishing. Portable fish finders, underwater cameras, GPS units and two-way radios are not gadgets but tools, and using them will make you a better angler. Using…
News & Tips: Casting Artificials for Bonito
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Casting Artificials for Bonito

The southeast coast of Florida has an annual run of bonito (false albacore) every summer.   Their "Gold Coast appearance" occurs sooner and in more shallow water around Jupiter — in the northern part…
News & Tips: Fall & Winter Camping: Sleeping in Comfort (video)...
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Fall & Winter Camping: Sleeping in Comfort (video)

With the elements at odds with you, camping in the fall and winter â€” even during milder weather — can be challenging. A sudden drop in temperature in the night or unexpected precipitation can…
News & Tips: Beginners Hiking Guide: Hiking Tips, Safety Tips & Checklist...
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Beginners Hiking Guide: Hiking Tips, Safety Tips & Checklist

The idea of hiking or backpacking in the cold can be daunting, as the wind can be biting, the snow can be deep and working up a sweat on your hike can result in feeling chilled to the bone once you…
News & Tips: Beginner to Intermediate Level Hog Hunting...
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Beginner to Intermediate Level Hog Hunting

You’ll find wild hogs mostly in the southern Gulf states like Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, as well as in some neighboring states like Arkansas. North and east Texas provide…
News & Tips: Change Up Your Squirrel Hunting – Take Them By Water...
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Change Up Your Squirrel Hunting – Take Them By Water

Every type of squirrel hunting has its own unique appeal. The stand hunter enjoys scouting for sign, such as chewed corn husks and hickory nut fragments, then setting up in the perfect spot and…