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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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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
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Love it or hate it, science proves the Creedmoor is superior to similar cartridges
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A hard-hunting, versatile, .308 that can go long when needed
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
Tackle Test: Best New Fishing Rods and Reels Ranked and Rated
Tips and Tactics
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Dave Strom's run-and-gun trout tactics will help you catch big trout in small waters
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A lightweight, packable gun will help you kill your next meal and protect yourself in a survival situation
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Longtime Outdoor Life contributor Michael Hanback is back with tips for avoiding snakebites
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Crush salty and sweet cow stripers by understanding how they attack giant live baits—and how to present those baits just right
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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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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An early arctic blast sends ducks pouring into North Dakota's prairie potholes, where, if you're lucky, you can still hunt on a handshake
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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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Learn to shoot your turkey gun from your weak side to better your odds
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A hard-hunting, versatile, .308 that can go long when needed
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Five friends charge into Mexico's drug cartel country for a DIY hunting adventure during the January rut
Features
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The LWCF has been permanently reauthorized, but how much funding will it receive?
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A lightweight, packable gun will help you kill your next meal and protect yourself in a survival situation
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Preparation and proper selection keeps battery issues from ruining a trip or getting you in a serious problem
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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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Plus: States miss FBI background check reporting deadline
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Dial in jumbo spring walleyes by knowing which baits to use and how to fish them
