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To Hunt a Grizzly: The Science Behind the Hunt—and What's at Stake
“Our goal is to have hunters deal with all our problem bears. We believe it’s better for hunters to manage bears than us as a government agency. The North American Model of Wildlife Management, which has been successful for more than 80 years, includes hunting. When there’s biological justification and public support, the state needs hunters.”—BRIAN NESVIK, CHIEF GAME WARDEN, WYOMING GAME AND FISH
Gear Tests
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The latest and greatest models with a range of features and prices
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This rain gear will keep you dry when the weather is wet and the bite is hot.
Questions and Answers
- Q. Will you keep the Asian Carp and try some of the recipes for them?—JHJIMBO ANSWER THIS QUESTION
- Q. Would you try a floating campsite?—BUCKSHOTT00 ANSWER THIS QUESTION
Open Country
The 15 Best New Rifles of 2018, Tested
Tips and Tactics
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Could you ever quit your job and just go fishing? It's worked out for these six diehard anglers
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Five heavyweight muskie masters share their secrets for hitting the ultimate freshwater predators on the surface
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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The bawling of a blackmouth cur is music to a pig hunter's ears. But once that hog bays up, the real excitement begins
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A huge buck, a botched shot, and a tiny midwest town where the good old days of deer hunting still endure
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Each side of the public land debate cries “elitism!” So, who’s right?
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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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Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting
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Two easy PVC projects for DIY hunters and anglers
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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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We teamed up with Stress Engineering to run a battery of tests on this year's crop of compounds
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We ranked and reviewed these eight new compound hunting bows
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We’ve got the right gear and a few ideas for all the outdoor-loving mothers on your list
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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.
Features
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Each side of the public land debate cries “elitism!” So, who’s right?
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Centuries, cultures, and traditions collide when American hunters introduce crossbows to the hunting equation in the mountains of Spain
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Precision rifle practice from the comfort of your own home
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Itching for the old-school style of hunting? Get primitive with this gear
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A look at the latest advances of land stewardship and habitat work for deer
