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News & Tips: Game Camera Buyer's Guide
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Game Camera Buyer's Guide

May 20, 2013
Dental-product engineer Dean Reidt began tinkering with the idea of recording deer movements in 1985 and soon launched a new industry. The idea started when Reidt, a bowhunter, was waiting along a…
News & Tips: Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints
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Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints

May 17, 2013
Two or three weeks of archery deer season is the only time some bowhunters wrap their fingers around a bow's grip. Many bowhunters invest only a few weeks of random practice before opening day, and…
News & Tips: Brook Trout Basics
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Brook Trout Basics

May 17, 2013
Brook trout are a truly magnificent species of fish. If you're ever lucky enough to get a chance to fish for brookies and catch a few, you will witness a dazzling display of colors that rival Picasso…
News & Tips: Catfish: 10 How to Basics of Fishing to Fishing Tackle...
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Catfish: 10 How to Basics of Fishing to Fishing Tackle

May 16, 2013
Fish, worms, crawdads, liver, and reeking confections of blood and guts are blue-plate specials for catfish. Some folks will tell you that fishing for the largemouth bass, with its hit 'em hard,…
News & Tips: Kayak Bass Fishing Tips and Tactics
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Kayak Bass Fishing Tips and Tactics

May 16, 2013
Don Theoret fished a weedy bay to land this largemouth bass take on a topwater frog. Kayak fishing is one of the hottest trends in the outdoor industry today. Extremely popular with costal anglers…
Venison Jerky on a plater
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A Quick & Easy Guide to Making Venison Jerky Plus Recipes

May 15, 2013
Got Venison? Got a little free time? How about experimenting with do-it-yourself venison jerky? If you're like me, the start of a new year usually means a freezer full of deer meat and some free time…
News & Tips: Will Cicadas Affect Your Fishing? (infographic)...
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Will Cicadas Affect Your Fishing? (infographic)

May 15, 2013
When parts of the U.S. experiences an explosion of cicadas there might be some concern fishing would be impacted. This insect only emerges every 10-17 years, but there are different "broods" around…
News & Tips: Crankbait Buyer's Guide
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Crankbait Buyer's Guide

May 15, 2013
  Natural Colors are useful for clear-water conditions, while bold colors such as chartreuse and firetiger excel in stained water. I don't know another lure with more size, shape and color…
News & Tips: Outfitting Your Fishing Canoe
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Outfitting Your Fishing Canoe

May 14, 2013
Fishing from a canoe has many advantages over aluminum or fiberglass motorized boats. Mainly, canoes are quiet and their portability makes them a top choice for anglers interested in remote…
News & Tips: Mini Jig Fishing for Trout
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Mini Jig Fishing for Trout

May 14, 2013
From the gracefulness of fly fishing to burning the water with spinners, many different techniques and tackle have been proven to fool trout time and time again. One of the most overlooked but…
News & Tips: Drop Shot Rigging
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Drop Shot Rigging

May 12, 2013
The Drop Shot Rig fishing is used to "hover" small baits in front of gamefish such as walleye and bass. It's most commonly used in deep, cold, clear water. Rigging Up Use a palomar knot to tie a #1…
News & Tips: Food Plots for Hunting
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Food Plots for Hunting

May 11, 2013
We typically divide food plots into two categories: feeding plots and hunting plots. Feeding plots are designed to attract and hold deer on your property and are laid out with high volume production…