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News & Tips: A Safe Campsite
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A Safe Campsite

October 25, 2012
Early spring and late fall can bring surprises to campers in some regions, such as unexpected snow. When you go camping, you expect to escape the hustle, bustle and worries of everyday living. You…
News & Tips: Venting/Fizzing Bass for Tournaments
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Venting/Fizzing Bass for Tournaments

October 15, 2012
This is for the tournament fishermen who wonder, “Why are my fish floating in my livewell, and why do they eventually die?” When fishing in deep water, 20 feet or more, there is a change in water…
News & Tips: Fishing River Walleye In The “Dog Days” Of Summer...
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Fishing River Walleye In The “Dog Days” Of Summer

October 15, 2012
In my last blog, I talked about the tadpole diver, a weighted diving system that brings your baits down to the river bottom. Now I would like to talk about the baits. One of the most common ways to…
News & Tips: Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes
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Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes

October 15, 2012
When walleyes are scattered, like over a mid-depth flat, for instance, but are not in an aggressive-enough mood to be caught with trolling methods such as crankbaits or spinner rigs, jig trolling can…
News & Tips: A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish...
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A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish

October 15, 2012
For all you anglers out there who are curious as to how professional anglers approach the subject of netting fish with amateurs prior to a tournament day of a Pro-Am event, here is the "mini seminar…
News & Tips: Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout...
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Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout

October 15, 2012
Steam from a fresh, aromatic, much needed, first cup of coffee fogged my glasses as I took the first sip.  I sat on the balcony of White River Trout Lodge at first light and enjoyed the mist rising…
News & Tips: Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding...
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Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding

October 12, 2012
If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …
News & Tips: 4 Easy Steps to Get Your Cast-Iron Skillet Ready for Camp Cooking...
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4 Easy Steps to Get Your Cast-Iron Skillet Ready for Camp Cooking

October 12, 2012
Cast-iron cookware can be one of the greatest tools in your camping toolkit, as the cookware’s versatility and durability allow you to cook many old camping food favorites with the same skillet or…
News & Tips: 5 Tips for High-Altitude Hiking
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5 Tips for High-Altitude Hiking

October 10, 2012
Climbing a 14’er is – no doubt – on your bucket list. Some of the most beautiful landscapes are at high altitudes, and there is nothing quite as rewarding as the majestic mountain views from on top…
News & Tips: The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)...
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The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)

October 9, 2012
Ever wonder which states offer the best Fall hunting for waterfowl, deer, elk, wild hogs and more? With this handy map you'll wonder no more. For your Fall and early Winter hunting needs, Bass Pro…
Dove hunter shooting
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Dove Hunting Tips: Early Season Doves

October 3, 2012
Oil up your shotguns, unpack your camo and shoot a few practice rounds. Dove hunting season is on tap. Although they can be hunted into January in most states, the real excitement of doves is that…
Bird hunter in the field
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Hunting Birds of Autumn

October 3, 2012
Autumn is that all too short season between late summer and fall. Dear to the hearts of shotgunners, autumn is a magical time in the field. It is a time of harvest for farmers and hunters alike.…