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News & Tips: Help Your Deer Herd by Shooting More Does...
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Help Your Deer Herd by Shooting More Does

November 17, 2015
It’s no secret that Americans are obsessed with antlers. Many don’t know, however, that one of the best ways to shoot bigger bucks is by harvesting more does. Read: Adult Deer Sex Ratio - Managing…
News & Tips: KVD's New Magnum Crankbait Targets Massive Largemouth...
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KVD's New Magnum Crankbait Targets Massive Largemouth

November 16, 2015
Like a mad scientist obsessed with creating the magic potion, Kevin VanDam’s mind doesn’t rest.  According to Mark Copley, Strike King Lures Marketing Relationship Manager, the KVD 8.0 Magnum Square…
News & Tips: Prepare Your Boat to Catch Fish All Winter Long...
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Prepare Your Boat to Catch Fish All Winter Long

November 11, 2015
Anglers in Texas, Alabama, and Florida have it easy. There’s never an “off-season” from fishing. Half the time it seems like you’re filling up my November and December social media feeds with photos…
News & Tips: How Laziness Can Lead to Perfect Stand Placement...
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How Laziness Can Lead to Perfect Stand Placement

November 10, 2015
Deer usually have an unhurried preference for going around or under obstacles rather than over them. A smart hunter will use this information to help them find where deer are likely to appear. If…
News & Tips: Never Forget These Shotgun Shooting Basics (video)...
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Never Forget These Shotgun Shooting Basics (video)

November 3, 2015
Regardless of your abilities, there are some shotgun shooting basics to always remember when busting clays, upland game hunting, or waterfowl hunting. These basic tips will help you develop your…
News & Tips: Ask an Unlikely Expert to Locate Big Bucks...
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Ask an Unlikely Expert to Locate Big Bucks

October 28, 2015
If a big buck is what you’re after, remember that they tend to shy away from popular, well-defined trails and the attention they bring. Instead, look for natural routes to hunt deer like funnels and…
News & Tips: Catch Big Bass in Ditches
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Catch Big Bass in Ditches

October 28, 2015
During the fall, bass in reservoirs tend to move from deep to shallow water using submerged ditches. Ditches are narrow, winding and sometimes hard to locate—but it is worthwhile to look for them and…
News & Tips: Sink a Spoon for Fall Smallmouth
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Sink a Spoon for Fall Smallmouth

October 26, 2015
Derek Strub is one of Canada’s foremost authorities on all things smallmouth.  Through years of experience, he’s identified a period in the fall when smallmouths will only key in on blade baits and…
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…