Hunting

hunter draws blackout compound bow on elk hunt
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Guide to Compound Bows

In hunting, there is perhaps nothing as exciting as drawing back on a big whitetail or elk with a bow. Archery success demands the combination of stealth, precision and an intimate understanding of…
Youth archer with bow and parent using spotting scope
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Best Compound Bow for Kids: The BlackOut Faze Bow

When it comes to kids and archery, what starts with a few shots at a target can turn into a lifelong passion. What begins as a great way to spend quality time outdoors with a parent often grows into…
Hunter setting up Cabela's trail camera
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Game Cams: A Break Down of the Options and Applications

Lance from Safari River Outfitters in Saskatchewan breaks down how his operation relies on Cabela’s trail cameras to put hunters in the right situations for deer and bear on more than a half million…
Hunter with turkey tracks tattoo sits with turkey
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The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s CLUB: Signature Turkey Hunting Adventures

Signature Outdoor Adventures from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s CLUB link passionate sportsmen and women with experiences hosted by some of the best lodges, outfitters, and brands in the business.…
Decoys Attracting a Turkey
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Guide to Turkey Decoys

Modern turkey decoys present a variety of benefits to the turkey hunter. Their lifelike appearance—aptly described as the “absolute pinnacle of realism”--  has evolved to the point that turkeys…
Hunter going through hunting pack
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Turkey Hunting Gear List for Beginners

Wild turkeys are one of the most accessible game animals in North America. Their continent-wide distribution and the excitement of their pursuit draws thousands of hunters to the turkey woods each…
Hunter taking aim from his blind with shotgun
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Guide to Turkey Guns

For many hunters, the shotgun is as much a part of the turkey hunting experience as the bird itself. For experienced hunters, dialing in the range of variables now available in turkey guns,…
Two hunters calling in a turkey
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Beginner's Guide to Turkey Hunting

At its most essential, turkey hunting success comes down to understanding a handful of variables. Starting with the wild turkey and the places they live and considering the gear and techniques…
Male elk walking through tall grass in the woods
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To Call, or Not to Call?

That is the question. For me, the answer is simple: silence is golden. by Fred Eichler Forget about what you read in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The real question when you’re bowhunting for elk should be…
Hunter glassing with a spotting scope on a rock
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How Far is Too Far?

Elk deserve our best shot no matter the distance. by Fred Eichler If you’re reading this just to see if you agree or disagree with what I write, I can’t blame you. It’s a touchy subject. But I hope…
Two hunters walking through a field at sunset
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How to Pick the Right Outfitter For You

A good list of questions is as important as your tag by Fred Eichler As an outfitter of 30 years, as well as an avid hunter who has hired multiple outfitters to take me hunting, I’ve been on both…
bear hunter
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On the Hunt for GIANT Bears in North Carolina (podcast)

In this Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World podcast episode from November 2019 with host Rob Keck he is focused on hunting and managing GIANT, record-book black bears. Recorded in the midst of a hunt, step…