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Canadian geese flying in a crisp blue sky
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10 Tips - Secrets for Hunting Early Geese

10 Tips for Hunting Canada Geese From the Avery Pro Staff Hunting resident Canada geese during the early season can be feast or famine. The weather is warm, and geese often settle into established…
News & Tips: Optics for the Hiker and Camper
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Optics for the Hiker and Camper

A pair of binoculars or other type of optics is an entertaining addition to the camp and hike packing list. If optics is not on your list, consider how much more a wildlife sighting or view of the…
News & Tips: The Snow Goose Sneak
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The Snow Goose Sneak

The murmur of 10,000 feeding snow geese echoed across the 2,000 acre corn field. Our hunting trio sat in my pickup truck along the highway plotting an approach to the mass of white birds 400 yards…
News & Tips: Product Review: Ameristep Bone Collector Ground Blind...
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Product Review: Ameristep Bone Collector Ground Blind

Hunting from ground blinds has become extremely popular in the last decade and rightfully so. While tree stands of various types have always been popular, ground blinds offer some distinct advantages…
News & Tips: Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun...
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Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun

The early morning gobble startled me as I drifted off. I'd been up since 4 a.m. and daylight was slow to arrive. I had brought a complete arsenal of calls that I owned — store bought and custom…
News & Tips: Three Essential Pieces of Canoe Camping Gear...
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Three Essential Pieces of Canoe Camping Gear

Canoe camping brings together the best of both worlds -- the immersion in nature that campers experience when backpacking, coupled with the convenience and comparable gear capacity of car camping.…
News & Tips: World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas...
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World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas

Sure, you’ve heard of chili cook offs, rib cook offs and chowder cook offs. But how about a squirrel cook off?  While the idea of cooking up squirrels is certainly nothing new to those who hunt the…
News & Tips: Yurt Camping 101
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Yurt Camping 101

It's not exactly "glamping" (glamorous camping), but yurt camping is pretty close. You may be wondering, "What, exactly, is a yurt?" Let us explain. In a nutshell, a yurt is a rather primitive…
News & Tips: 5 Awesome Lakes for Water Sports
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5 Awesome Lakes for Water Sports

Before you head out to the lake, check out the water sports gear at Bass Pro Shops. During the Dog Days of Summer, the only thing better than being in a boat is being towed by one. The freedom of…
News & Tips: 3 Great Trails to Ride Your ATV
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3 Great Trails to Ride Your ATV

Some outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Mother Nature by treading lightly along a scenic trail in their hiking boots, stopping occasionally to admire flora and fauna, a fiery sunrise or sunset.  Others like…
News & Tips: Fluorocarbon Line for Walleye Spinners...
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Fluorocarbon Line for Walleye Spinners

A couple of years ago, I started using Fluorocarbon line to tie up my walleye spinner harnesses because Fluorocarbon has the same light index as water, meaning that is was virtually invisible under…
News & Tips: Five Must-Have First Aid Kit Items to Help Hikers Avoid Scarring...
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Five Must-Have First Aid Kit Items to Help Hikers Avoid Scarring

When you’re out hiking on the trail, it’s not all that uncommon to get a few scrapes and cuts as you make your way through brush- and bramble-covered areas, or as you’re traversing challenging…