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News & Tips: Do’s and Don’ts of Catch and Release...
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Do’s and Don’ts of Catch and Release

If you enjoy fishing, you should practice catch and release.  While it may seem counterintuitive, releasing your catch back into the wild increases the odds you’ll be able to fish again a year from…
News & Tips: 6 Dos and Don'ts of Fishing Etiquette
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6 Dos and Don'ts of Fishing Etiquette

Follow good fishing courtesies. Every sport comes with its own unique code of etiquette—whether it’s written or unwritten. No golfer would ever dream of disrupting another golfer’s lie. In tennis,…
News & Tips: Winner of Mark Zona Sweepstakes 'Blown Away' by Experience...
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Winner of Mark Zona Sweepstakes 'Blown Away' by Experience

Bruce Kastner with a trophy smallmouth bass he caught while fishing with Mark Zona on Elk Lake in Michigan. It was a trip of a lifetime for Bruce Kastner and his wife Sarah. As winners of the 2012…
News & Tips: Fishing Caddisfly Hatches
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Fishing Caddisfly Hatches

Congregated on the bottom of trout streams throughout the Midwest are a special variety of aquatic invertebrates called caddisflies. After the early season flood of mayfly hatches, caddisflies become…
News & Tips: Choosing the Right Hiking Socks
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Choosing the Right Hiking Socks

Quality hiking socks are just as important as proper fitting hiking boots to ensure comfort on the trails. Properly fitting hiking socks are one of the most important pieces of outdoor equipment.…
News & Tips: Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles...
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Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles

During mid- and late-summer's typically low flow, river walleyes will be found in surprisingly shallow water, often in "flat riffles" that other angler bypass. Flat riffles are river stretches that…
News & Tips: Buying Land for Deer Hunting
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Buying Land for Deer Hunting

With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let…
News & Tips: Kansas Turkey Hunt: Lindsey's Longbeard Plus Managing Food Plot Pests...
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Kansas Turkey Hunt: Lindsey's Longbeard Plus Managing Food Plot Pests

In this episode we bring you one last turkey hunt and share food plot tips for two common pests: Heath and Lindsey Martin decide to take advantage of the long lasting turkey season in Kansas where…
News & Tips: Do’s and Don’ts of Camping
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Do’s and Don’ts of Camping

Alongside apple pie and baseball, few things evoke the American ethos more than camping. It can be a time to relax and reconnect with friends and family—all in the simplicity and beauty of nature. …
News & Tips: Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably...
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Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably

Kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding are excellent activities that get you into the outdoors, provide you with the opportunity to take in gorgeous scenery and wildlife viewings, and give…
News & Tips: 3 Ways to Cook Frog Legs Plus Recipes
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3 Ways to Cook Frog Legs Plus Recipes

Frog gigging is a great way to spend your nights, but what’s next once you’ve reached your limit and it’s time to pack it in for the evening?  After all that hard work, a frog legs feast is in order…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Exploring the Canadian Maritimes...
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Travel Blog: Exploring the Canadian Maritimes

I realized a life long dream in visiting the Atlantic Canada and Maritimes areas last October. It turned out to be everything I'd hoped it would, and so much more. The people are incredibly friendly…