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News & Tips: Countdown to Bow Season: Time to Check Gear and Practice...
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Countdown to Bow Season: Time to Check Gear and Practice

July 6, 2014
For many, bow hunting for deer is not just a passion, it's a way of life. If we're not trying to fill tags, we're reliving the glory days or remembering the mistakes that will forever haunt us. We…
News & Tips: Guess What? It's Time to Go Over That Bow Hunting Checklist...
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Guess What? It's Time to Go Over That Bow Hunting Checklist

July 3, 2014
The summer months are a busy time for serious hunters who don't want to be rushing to get ready for the hunt when the season rolls around. I like to go through my hunting check list at least three…
News & Tips: 4 Places to Hunt Big Moose on a Small Budget...
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4 Places to Hunt Big Moose on a Small Budget

July 1, 2014
Alaska and the Yukon are home to the largest moose on the planet: the Alaska-Yukon subspecies. But these hunts aren't cheap, running in the range of $14,000-$18,000. However, there are other places…
News & Tips: Are You Tying Your Boot Laces Wrong?
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Are You Tying Your Boot Laces Wrong?

June 27, 2014
    Whether you're a hiker or a hunter, chances are you're wearing boots. But there's nothing worse than getting blisters on your feet after a long day trekking across fields or along trails. The…
News & Tips: Don’t Stink at Camp: 5 Ways to Get Clean Without a Shower...
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Don’t Stink at Camp: 5 Ways to Get Clean Without a Shower

June 27, 2014
When conversing with people who don't camp, or haven't camped since he or she was a kid, the subject of feeling dirty after a day of being outside is often mentioned. When I inform the curious that…
News & Tips: 3 Tips to Know When Planning Your First Bear Hunt...
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3 Tips to Know When to Plan Your First Bear Hunt

June 26, 2014
Bear hunting is an outdoor pursuit which gets the adrenaline pumping immediately when the action begins. If you're ready to start planning your first bear hunt, you can increase your odds for success…
News & Tips: 4 Tips to Buying the Right Hunting Boot and Shoe Size (video)...
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4 Tips to Buying the Right Hunting Boot and Shoe Size (video)

June 26, 2014
  Blisters will ruin a good day in the field or on the trail. While there are several ways to prevent blisters, sometimes it just comes down to the fit. Maybe your boots are too tight. Maybe they're…
News & Tips: Archery Accessories You Shouldn’t Forget to Buy...
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Archery Accessories You Shouldn’t Forget to Buy

June 24, 2014
Once you've made all the purchases to complete your bow, you'll need to consider all the other archery accessories to go along with your new purchase. Buy a Bow Case Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's…
News & Tips: You Didn’t Draw That Tag You Wanted – Now What?...
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You Didn’t Draw That Tag You Wanted – Now What?

June 24, 2014
I got some bad news last week. For the second year in a row I failed to draw a mule deer tag for western Wyoming. With two preference points to my credit, the odds were statistically in my favor, but…
News & Tips: Booked Your Caribou Hunt? Now Make Sure You Have This Gear...
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Booked Your Caribou Hunt? Now Make Sure You Have This Gear

June 20, 2014
  Caribou inhabit some of the most deceptively rugged country in North America. From a distance, the tundra looks flat and featureless, but as soon as you set foot on it you quickly realize that…
News & Tips: 5 Ways to Have Fun With Archery Practice (and Still Hone Your Skills)...
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5 Ways to Have Fun With Archery Practice (and Still Hone Your Skills)

June 19, 2014
Over the course of this blog's history, I've suggested all sorts of techniques that might be helpful when practicing with traditional bows like longbows and recurve bows. I've written about tricks…
hunting using binoculars
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Lighten Your Gear Load: The Case for Rangefinding Binoculars

June 17, 2014
No hunter should ever be afield without a good set of binoculars. If you are in the market for new ones, this Buyer's Guide to Binoculars will help you make a good choice. A Must-Have for Hunters is…