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Learn the 10 Habits of Highly Successful Deer Hunters
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By Ben Romans, Michael R. Shea, and Alex Robinson
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Bombs vs. Bighorns at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge
"Our biggest concern is access to manage wildlife, to manage the water developments. The bighorns are irreplaceable. They are the whole reason that the Desert National Wildlife Refuge was founded."—Wild Sheep Foundation Board Chairman Brad Jefferson
Gear Tests
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It might sound crazy, but these two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare
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These oversized tents are big enough to house mom, dad, the kids, and all of their camping gear
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We put 40 new rods and reels through the wringer to help you decide which ones are worthy of a spot in your arsenal
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An outfitter and his son share some simple tips and tactics that can help you shoot more coyotes and bobcats
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
Top Tents for Family Camping
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By Ben Romans
Tips and Tactics
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No pots, pans, or metal grill? No problem. Here’s everything you need to know about cooking over an open fire using items only found in the woods
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Can you really drink water from a vine, find food in a nuclear wasteland or heal bee stings with plants? Our expert weighs in on these ten classic movie survival scenes
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Medical emergencies are one of the most common causes of a survival situations, and are best handled with some basic training
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Dave Strom's run-and-gun trout tactics will help you catch big trout in small waters
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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Fishing- and hunting-themed gift ideas for dad this holiday
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Remember all those longbeards you screwed up on last year? Trying to forget, eh? No reason for a repeat, because this spring is going to be your best one yet
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The bill will now go to President Trump to be signed into law
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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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So you want to get into traditional bowhunting? Here’s how.
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The author seeks out the Jedi master of traditional bowhunting in hopes of finding the perfect shot
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Two friends embark on a DIY hunt for not one, but two, mountain goats on one of Alaska's most revered islands
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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 high-tech system will crank out piles and piles of match-winning rifle ammunition in record time
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Our Shooting Editor takes Hornady’s new bullet out past 2,000 yards
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Learn to shoot your turkey gun from your weak side to better your odds
Features
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Can you really drink water from a vine, find food in a nuclear wasteland or heal bee stings with plants? Our expert weighs in on these ten classic movie survival scenes
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They may not be pretty, and they may not be fast, but these rigs will hunt. Here are 10 of the best purpose-built hunting vehicles to ever hit a two-track
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This high-tech system will crank out piles and piles of match-winning rifle ammunition in record time
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Plus: Supreme court hearing first second amendment case since 2010 on Tuesday
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It might sound crazy, but these two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare
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Plus: Idaho’s economy most impacted by firearms manufacturing industry
