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The Fight to Stop the Spread of CWD
“CWD is the perfect storm to erode trust in authorities and create a deeper divide. In this era of fake news and 'alternative facts,' there's general hostility toward experts, and we've become conditioned to believe only the facts that fit our narrative. Besides, the science around CWD isn't altogether clear. Add to the mix that government agencies are mandating changes in our behavior, and it's easy to see how this can get twisted as a sinister plot.”—Brian Murphy, CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association and certified wildlife biologist
Gear Tests
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LabRadar is an easy-to-use, but (slightly) finicky, chronograph
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What makes this rifle such an effective thumper in thick cover and close quarters
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We put this year’s crop of duck and goose decoys to the test
Questions and Answers
- Q. The NEW 8.6 Creedmoor, is this the .300blk Improved?—BUCKSHOTT00 ANSWER THIS QUESTION
- Q. My brother in Georgia built a monster box blind for deer hunting with his three grandsons. Any opinions?—GARY DEVINE ANSWER THIS QUESTION
Open Country
The Deer Plague: An Inside Look at the Fight to Stop Chronic Wasting Disease
Tips and Tactics
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Easy and inexpensive solutions that safeguard your gear and make life easier out on the ice
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A hot diver shoot is something you'll never forget, but decoying these birds in close calls for specialized gear and tactics
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The ultimate recipe for wild Canada goose
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Sponsored ContentThe deer season in southern Utah with the von Benedikt family is all about filling the freezer and chasing big muley bucks
From the Editors
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Robinson is OL's digital guru. He likes bowhunting, muddy duck dogs, and good Facebook videos.
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Check out the fixed-blade, mechanical, and hybrid broadheads introduced at the Archery Trade Association Show
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The ultimate recipe for wild Canada goose
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Don’t wait for the ducks and geese to come to you. Load the truck and hit the road for the best hunt of your season
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Freel calls Alaska home. If it can be hunted, fished, or trapped, he does it there, but hunting Dall sheep is his biggest passion.
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Avoid these deadly scenarios to have a successful backcountry hunt and a safe return home
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Christmas gift ideas for the target shooter on your shopping list
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When it comes to arrow penetration on big game, weight—not speed—counts most
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Krebs is OL's senior editor. She’s partial to deer and turkey hunting, but lives in NYC, where she must resort to bowhunting rats and pigeons.
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Pristine backcountry and the promise of solitude lie within the BWCA, but its borders are home to historic mining communities, valuable mineral deposits, and a battleground for an old dispute: Who gets to benefit from the public’s natural resources?
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A young hunter and his dad dedicate their season to a ram that turns out to be a new world record
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Snow is OL's Shooting Editor. He lives in Montana with a French Pointer that gives him dirty looks whenever he picks up a rifle instead of a shotgun.
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This rifle—designed by OL's shooting editor and built by the Remington Custom Shop—Is accurate to 1 mile and beyond
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LabRadar is an easy-to-use, but (slightly) finicky, chronograph
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Learning a style of hunting that was once second nature for American sportsmen
Features
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The longer the shutdown continues, the more damage will be done to public lands
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Simple recipes for turning every part of your wild goose into something delicious
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For a certain type of hunter, the worst of winter brings the best action of the year
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A first look at the hottest new hunting bows of the year
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Our editors hit the Archery Trade Association showroom floor to find the hottest new archery gear
