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News & Tips: Get Afoot in the Flow for Summer River Walleyes...
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Get Afoot in the Flow for Summer River Walleyes

July 28, 2014
No gas? No boat? No problem! Fuel prices or the lack of a walleye fishing rig shouldn't limit your opportunities for catching summertime 'eyes. Swap petro for boot leather to take advantage of…
News & Tips: Beaver Huts Make Great Fishing Spots for Bass...
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Beaver Huts Make Great Fishing Spots for Bass

July 27, 2014
Maybe you've cruised past their huts on impoundments in your boat as you sped toward a distant fishing hot-spot. Or perhaps you've driven past the dams they created with their handiwork and the small…
News & Tips: 3 Ways to Catch the Neglected Rock Bass...
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3 Ways to Catch the Neglected Rock Bass

July 24, 2014
The lowly rock bass won’t win many popularity contests among anglers. These fish are not sleek and powerful like a landlocked striper. They don’t jump like a belligerent bass or streak through the…
News & Tips: 6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing
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6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing

July 24, 2014
For anglers, dealing with the sun and hot temperatures is part of summer fishing. Like most things outdoors, one's comfort and safety in hot weather are directly related to planning and preparedness…
News & Tips: How to Choose the Right Gear for Black Bear Hunting...
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How to Choose the Right Gear for Black Bear Hunting

July 22, 2014
Selecting the right weapon for bear hunting is important, and knowing how to skillfully use it is even more important.   Black bears often weigh 300 pounds or more; so using the right weapon for…
News & Tips: 4 Ways to Catch Summertime Smallmouth Bass...
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4 Ways to Catch Summertime Smallmouth Bass

July 20, 2014
Smaller rivers and large creeks often harbor excellent smallmouth bass populations. Because these places require extra effort to get to, these populations often see fairly light fishing pressure.…
News & Tips: Tips for Fly Fishing Pond Trout During Summer Months...
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Tips for Fly Fishing Pond Trout During Summer Months

July 20, 2014
If you're wanting to include fly fishing for farm pond trout in your summer plans, there are a few things you'll need to know. Rainbow trout are raised in hatcheries and fish runs for the stocking of…
News & Tips: 4 Ways to Easily Punch for Bass Through Vegetation...
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4 Ways to Easily Punch for Bass Through Vegetation

July 18, 2014
Slop mats hold ambush-oriented bass in great numbers. Concealed from the sun by the overhead canopy of vegetation, mats are easy to spot out on the water but can be a struggle to get through and to…
News & Tips: 4 Tips to Remember When Setting Up Game Cameras...
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4 Tips to Remember When Setting Up Game Cameras

July 18, 2014
Now that you purchased a game camera, how do you best use it? Well, it depends on the game you are scouting. Trail cameras can be used year around to keep a watchful eye on that buck of a lifetime.…
People sleeping in a tent in a grassy area
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3 Tips to Choosing the Right Tent Size for Your Camping Style

July 18, 2014
Camping tents come in dozens of shapes and sizes, designs and intentions. So do campers. I recently observed a perfect example of this at a state park campground, at neighboring campsites. On one…
Shooter taking aim
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Long Range Shooting School: Ballistics 101

July 15, 2014
A while back I wrote about long range shooting schools. One of the schools I discussed, the Thompson Long Range Shooting School, recently invited me out to Utah to take the course and experience long…
News & Tips: Tips for Trout Fishing in the Summer Heat...
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Tips for Trout Fishing in the Summer Heat

July 14, 2014
The mercury in the thermometer has swollen to nearly reach the 100-degree mark, and the sun is bearing down unmercifully as you stand by the river's edge. Your annual fly-fishing vacation is underway…