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News & Tips: Preventing Gun Shyness in Dogs
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Preventing Gun Shyness in Dogs

October 15, 2013
A band of tight flying blue-winged teal buzzed down the far shore of the small lake. I whispered to my hunting buddy to get ready. Our pair of Labrador retrievers trembled with excitement. Just as I…
News & Tips: Shotgun or Muzzleloader for Deer?
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Shotgun or Muzzleloader for Deer?

October 15, 2013
Some of the top deer hunting states in America don't allow rifle hunting for deer, including monster buck hotspots like Iowa, Illinois and Ohio. If you want to hunt one of these whitetail meccas and…
News & Tips: Fall's Fly Fishing Frenzy
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Fall's Fly Fishing Frenzy

October 15, 2013
Predatory browns earn their "bruiser" reputation during the fall fishing season. Quick, before that first snowflake flies, it's time to do some serious fly fishing. You'll face hungry trout, find…
News & Tips: Hunting Safely in Bear Country
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Hunting Safely in Bear Country

October 14, 2013
Seeing a bear while hunting is always thrilling. Sometimes it's a good thrill like seeing your first bald eagle. Other times it's a scary thrill, like seeing a rattlesnake coiled near your feet.…
News & Tips: Duck Hunting the Mississippi River Delta...
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Duck Hunting the Mississippi River Delta

October 13, 2013
The Delta region of southeast Missouri is home to thousands of acres of rice fields, many of which are flooded for waterfowl season. Scott Downing blew a truly southern style highball call to a…
News & Tips: Rope Knot Library: How to Tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot...
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Rope Knot Library: How to Tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot

October 12, 2013
How to Tie a Bowline on a Bight Knot This rope knot forms a bowline (secure loop) in the middle of a line. Useful when you want a non-slip loop but a free end is not handy or to provide two loops in…
News & Tips: 4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks
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4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks

October 11, 2013
Ask a half dozen duck hunting veterans to set decoys for the same spot and conditions, and chances are the result would be six different layouts. Setting decoys is a very subjective "art." Each…
News & Tips: The Scouting Camera Advantage
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The Scouting Camera Advantage

October 10, 2013
The last five years have seen an absolute explosion in trail camera popularity and for good reason. They are not only cool and fun to use but when used correctly, they can dramatically increase your…
Chart illustrates how to tie Clinch, Palomar, Uni, Loop, Blood and Snell Knots
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What the Pros Say: What is Your Go-To Fishing Knot? (video)

October 10, 2013
We asked some of our fishing Pros what kind of knots they prefer to use and under what conditions. As is often the case, they came through with some helpful tips. Here are a few how-to-tie fishing…
deer doe
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Dealing with Dominant Does

October 10, 2013
The warm sunshine of a late September afternoon had faded away. Cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind stood. After scanning the area around my blind, I slowly stretched to…
News & Tips: Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks
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Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks

October 9, 2013
If you are like myself, getting ready for duck hunting season can be a little chaotic trying to get everything in finished up like decoys, dog training and scouting for birds. Even though these are…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Perfection Loop Fishing Knot...
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Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Perfection Loop Fishing Knot

October 9, 2013
How to Tie Fishing Line: Perfection Loop Fishing Knot Instructions Strong and effective, the Perfection Loop knot is a favorite for tying a loop at the end of the fishing line. Besides being strong…