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News & Tips: Keep Your Hunting Dog Healthy in the Field...
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How to Keep Your Hunting Dog Healthy in the Field

October 22, 2015
The day was off to a great start. Birds were flying, the sun was shining, and spirits were high. Then the unthinkable happened—my hunting buddy’s English Setter collapsed mid-stride. Tip: Shop dog…
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How Many Deer Have Walked Right Under Your Nose? (video)

October 20, 2015
It seems ridiculous that such a large animal is able to appear and disappear in the woods at a moment’s notice, but whitetails are notorious for vanishing like ghosts. Have you ever wondered how many…
News & Tips: Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)...
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Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)

October 14, 2015
In the fall, fresh off their summer laziness and in anticipation of their winter chill, bass want to get fat. They are the finned equivalent of the offensive linemen who strike fear into the heart of…
News & Tips: Want to Shoot Like a Pro Bowhunter? Get Outfitted by One...
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Want to Shoot Like a Pro Bowhunter? Get Outfitted by One

October 13, 2015
Bowhunters should take a lesson from other athletes who count on an expert to help fit their gear to them. I see a lot of people at the archery range and their bow just doesn’t fit them. They’re over…
Big Buck
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Hunt Small Creeks for Big Bucks

October 8, 2015
Streams and creeks allow bucks to quench their thirst while finding cooler temperatures and thick cover. This makes them terrific early season hotspots—ones that are neglected by many deer hunters.…
News & Tips: Understanding the Underspin
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Understanding the Underspin

September 23, 2015
They had to delay the start of the 2015 Bassmaster Classic due to icy roads and boats stuck to their trailer bunks. There were single digit temperatures in South Carolina when the competitors finally…
News & Tips: Night Shift Walleye Fishing
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Night Shift Walleye Fishing

September 23, 2015
Not all bodies of water offer reliable after dark ice fishing opportunities for walleyes, but there are many notable fisheries where we have caught the majority of our fish (and many times the…
News & Tips: The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)...
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The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)

September 22, 2015
 "You can't eat antlers." While the old saying may ring true—unless you’re a squirrel—there's no denying that hunters are fascinated by them. Antlers adorn our homes and our offices. We make tools,…
News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie...
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3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie

September 14, 2015
If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design…
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Fall Fishing is Spinnerbait Pitching Time

September 3, 2015
Spinnerbait, spinnerbait. Where for art thou, spinnerbait? Ahem, the "Bard" I ain't, but I do so long for the spinnerbait to become a top-of-mind choice for bass fishing fans once again. Sure, walk…
News & Tips: What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting...
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What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting

September 3, 2015
Although it might be a bit backward to make your first dove hunting trip a high-volume shoot in Argentina, there’s no question that this trial-by-fire provided me with a wealth of experience that…
News & Tips: Choosing the Perfect Cast Net
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Choosing the Perfect Cast Net

August 26, 2015
You can buy a cast net for $25, but these are basically toys suitable only for catching a few minnows while you're on vacation. Good cast fishing nets start at about $125 and go up to more than $300…