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News & Tips: Protect Your Eyes On or Off the Water
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Protect Your Eyes On or Off the Water

We take our eyesight for granted, especially when we're young. But it's then that we should really be protecting them seriously. And now, as we enter that time of the year, when we are all outdoors…
News & Tips: Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots
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Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots

This winter's brutal weather has made things hard for food plot aficionados. There are not too many projects you can do when the temperature is 12 degrees; the wind chill is below zero; and the…
News & Tips: 10 Must Have Items to Stock in Your Boat...
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10 Must Have Items to Stock in Your Boat

Stocking the boat with certain items can make the difference between a fun day on the water or a quick end to the trip. Here are some suggestions that have been game savers for myself. Electrical…
News & Tips: What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike...
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What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike

Hiking in the winter can be an experience without compare. The air is crisp, the atmosphere is serene and the vistas are stunning. There’s little else in the world more peaceful or beautiful than a…
Duck Nesting Box Instructions
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DIY Wood Duck Nest Boxes

Try This Do-it-Yourself Duck Nesting Box Project from Ducks Unlimited Graphic by Ducks UnlimtedThis is a great fun project for you and your kids that puts conservation in your hands. DU has created…
News & Tips: Western Treestand Tactics
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Western Treestand Tactics

During a recent conversation with a friend, the subject of western big game came up. I was told by my whitetail-obsessed buddy that he had no desire to hunt any further west than Iowa. I was in a bit…
News & Tips: Mountain Bike for Turkeys
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Mountain Bike for Turkeys

Spring turkey hunting often involves hiking many miles, particularly if the gobblers do not cooperate. Or, if running and gunning is your style, the necessary mile can eat up a lot of shoe leather.…
News & Tips: From Top to Bottom Fishing for Winter Pike...
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From Top to Bottom Fishing for Winter Pike

Through the many years of pursuing northern pike through the ice, one aspect that stands out from the rest about their ice-time habits – and one that most folks overlook – is that these toothy…
News & Tips: Seven Tips for Boat Show Attendees
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Seven Tips for Boat Show Attendees

Boat show season is just ramping up!  Whether you’re in the market for a brand-new boat or you’re just checking out what’s new this year, we’ve rounded up a few tips for those headed to a boat show…
News & Tips: FREE Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic 2014...
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FREE Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic 2014

Free Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic events feature pro anglers, seminars, and kids’ activities The Spring Fishing Classic provides adults, children and families the chance to learn how to fish…
News & Tips: Make Your Own Fly Pattern
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Make Your Own Fly Pattern

The great thing about fly tying is that it encourages creativity, skill and thought. All you need to do is look at countless variations of well-known flies like the wooly bugger or a host of wet fly…
News & Tips: Score Big Bass on Your First Fishing Trip of the Year...
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Score Big Bass on Your First Fishing Trip of the Year

It's your first bassin' trip of the year. Make it count by using these five early-season strategies from legendary anglers. At least one of them is guaranteed to catch bass in frigid water regardless…