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News & Tips: Tips for Safe, Easy Boat Launching
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Tips for Safe, Easy Boat Launching

August 16, 2013
Launching a boat can be challenging, especially for those anglers new on the scene. Here are some tips to make the exercise pain-free and less complicated. It Starts at Home There are a few steps to…
News & Tips: Safe Boating
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Safe Boating

July 23, 2013
By Tom Keer for TakeMeFishing.org Every time I go fishing I expect to catch fish. Some days I catch a lot while other days I catch squat. Every time I go boating I expect to return to the dock. So…
News & Tips: How to Turn Your Phone Into a Boating Safety Kit...
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How to Turn Your Phone Into a Boating Safety Kit

July 17, 2013
When planning a trip out on the water, most typically start their checklist with the basics: fishing license, spinning rod, bait-casting rod, back-up rod, bait, snacks, sunscreen, nautical maps, tide…
News & Tips: Dry Bag Buying Guide
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Dry Bag Buying Guide

July 4, 2013
Dry bags come in a number of sizes for different needs. For all of us that dream of floating down rough rivers, either fishing or roaring through whitewater rapids, a quality dry bag is an absolute…
News & Tips: 10 Treestand Safety Tips
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10 Treestand Safety Tips

July 2, 2013
Every year more hunters in North America are killed or injured from falling out of a treestand than are injured through shooting accidents. This is despite the fact that the Treestand Manufacturers…
News & Tips: Is Your Fish Safe to Eat? Find Out with These Educational Tools...
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Is Your Fish Safe to Eat? Find Out with These Educational Tools

May 10, 2013
Not only is it rewarding and delicious to prepare the day’s catch as your evening meal, but it can also be incredibly good for you: Fish is an excellent source of protein that’s high in vitamins and…
News & Tips: Caving Safety & Etiquette
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Caving Safety & Etiquette

May 9, 2013
Spring has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time of year for caving. Whether you’re visiting show caves with your family members or attending some of the excellent National Speleological Society…
News & Tips: Wade Fishing Safely
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Wade Fishing Safely

April 18, 2013
It happens every year: An angler wades one step too far; makes one little mistake; and suddenly he or she is in a position never bargained for. I think we've all been there once or twice. Try…
News & Tips: Five Keys to Safe Winter Hiking
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Five Keys to Safe Winter Hiking

January 23, 2013
Cold, snowy weather drives some hikers into their homes to stoke the fires until spring. That's unfortunate, as winter hiking reveals the natural world in a beautiful state well worth the effort to…
News & Tips: Back To Basics: Hunting Safety Tips
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Back To Basics: Hunting Safety Tips

January 11, 2013
Type the search term “hunting” into Google News, and along with fishing and hunting reports, one of the most frequent search returns are news stories about hunting accidents, from hunters getting…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing Safety Primer
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Ice Fishing Safety Primer

January 4, 2013
There's nothing quite like ice fishing. An adventure on a frozen lake can provide good catches, a welcome relief from cabin fever and great memories. But few other outdoor activities require as much…
News & Tips: Animal Trapping Safety
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Animal Trapping Safety

December 19, 2012
Animal trapping or using snares Is done for many reasons such as food, fur, pest control, pet trade, zoological specimens or wildlife management. Knowing how to construct simple snares or use the…