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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…
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…
News & Tips: 5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)...
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5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)

Hunting isn’t immune from the mobile technology revolution.  Now, an array of new smartphone apps allow you to plan…
News & Tips: A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America...
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A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America

Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the…
News & Tips: RV Boondocking 101
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RV Boondocking 101

If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking…
News & Tips: First Day Away From Hospital, This Hero Visits Bass Pro...
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First Day Away From Hospital, This Hero Visits Bass Pro

The phone rang. Beth Burdette was at home, in the middle of making breakfast for 3-year-old son Cory, when she answered…
News & Tips: Reading Deer Sign
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Reading Deer Sign

Scrapes • Look for: bare spots on the ground, and broken, low-hanging branches• Hunt over: lines of scrapes or large…
News & Tips: Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt #4
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Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt #4

9,500 feet above sea level, short on oxygen, praying to the Lord God Almighty! “PLEASE, let that bull expire; don’t let…
News & Tips: Hunt Like a Girl
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Hunt Like a Girl

A guide to helping your little lady learn about archery huntingSugar and spice and everything nice—that's what little…
News & Tips: 6 Tips to Get Started Hunting Moose
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6 Tips to Get Started Hunting Moose

In the world of big game hunting, bagging a moose is a great thrill.  With antler spreads that can span nearly 70…
News & Tips: How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)...
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How to Survive a Black Bear Encounter (video)

You're walking in the woods, perhaps returning from or heading to the stream or lake.  Or, perhaps you're in your…
News & Tips: The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame
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The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame

  Ann Clark's display at the Archery Hall of Fame in the Bass Pro Shops at Springfield, Mo. If you're not very…