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Hunting

How to Pack for an Alaskan DIY Float Hunt for Moose How to Pack for an Alaskan DIY Float Hunt for Moose

By Aram von Benedikt

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Hunting

Bargain Short-Reeds: 4 Easy-to-Blow Goose Calls That Won’t Break the Bank Bargain Short-Reeds: 4 Easy-to-Blow Goose Calls That Won’t Break the Bank

By Jarrod Spilger

How to Really Test a Compound Bow

Gear

How to Really Test a Compound Bow How to Really Test a Compound Bow

By Natalie Krebs

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Hunting

How I Turned a School Bus into a Mobile Hunting Lodge How I Turned a School Bus into a Mobile Hunting Lodge

How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole

Gear

How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole

better bowfishing tips

Gear

Bowfishing: 7 Tips to Help You Shoot More Fish This Summer Bowfishing: 7 Tips to Help You Shoot More Fish This Summer

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Gear

So You Want to Learn to Hunt with a Traditional Bow? So You Want to Learn to Hunt with a Traditional Bow?

Hevi-Shot Hevi-X Shotshells

Hunting

Snow Goose Hunter’s Gear Guide Snow Goose Hunter’s Gear Guide

By Joseph Albanese

7 of the best predator calls

Hunting

7 of the Best Predator Mouth Calls 7 of the Best Predator Mouth Calls

Handmade Antler Handle Knife

Gear

10 Awesome Handmade Gifts for Hunters 10 Awesome Handmade Gifts for Hunters

By Aram von Benedikt

Anatomy of a Goose Call

Hunting

We Cut These Goose Calls in Half to Show How They Work We Cut These Goose Calls in Half to Show How They Work

By Tom Carpenter

Camp Chef SmokePro DLX PG24 Pellet Grill

Gear

11 Holiday Gift Ideas for the DIY Butcher 11 Holiday Gift Ideas for the DIY Butcher

Alex Robinson testing Badlands Diablo DOS Hunting Pack

Gear

Gear Test: 9 New Hunting Packs for 2017 Gear Test: 9 New Hunting Packs for 2017

By Andrew McKean

Hunting campsite and trophy moose antlers

Gear

7 Rules for Building the Best Backcountry Camp 7 Rules for Building the Best Backcountry Camp

By Aram von Benedikt

A small LED flashlight in a backpack

Gear

How to Pick the Right Flashlight for Self-Defense How to Pick the Right Flashlight for Self-Defense

By Richard Mann

Cabela's Supreme soft bow case

Gear

The Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Bow Cases The Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Bow Cases

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Hunting

5 Rules for Packing Out Elk Meat 5 Rules for Packing Out Elk Meat

By Toby Walrath

moving decoys to another location

Hunting

5 Problems with Your Duck Decoy Spread, and How to Fix Them 5 Problems with Your Duck Decoy Spread, and How to Fix Them

By Tom Carpenter

squirrel hunting calls

Hunting

4 Calls That Actually Work for Hunting Squirrels 4 Calls That Actually Work for Hunting Squirrels

By Jarrod Spilger

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Gear

5 Fresh New Camo Patterns for Hunters 5 Fresh New Camo Patterns for Hunters

By Andrew McKean

Valkyrie Archery Blood Eagle

Hunting

Top 10 Traditional Archery Broadheads Top 10 Traditional Archery Broadheads

Gear

Bowfishing Basics: 6 Tips to Get Started Bowfishing Basics: 6 Tips to Get Started

make your own turkey calls

Hunting

Custom Spring: Make Your Own Turkey Call Custom Spring: Make Your Own Turkey Call

By Joe Arterburn

ScentBlocker bankruptcy

Gear

Makers of ScentBlocker File Bankruptcy Makers of ScentBlocker File Bankruptcy

By Darron McDougal

Hunting

Rethink Your Turkey Vest Rethink Your Turkey Vest

By Tom Carpenter

The 10 Most Important Inventions in Bowhunting

Hunting

The 10 Most Important Inventions in Bowhunting The 10 Most Important Inventions in Bowhunting

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Gear

The Hottest Women’s Hunting Gear from SHOT The Hottest Women’s Hunting Gear from SHOT

By Natalie Krebs

gearhead crossbow

Gear

Gearhead X16 Crossbow Gearhead X16 Crossbow

By Natalie Krebs

Outdoor Life Grinder Test

Gear

Meat Eaters: Grinders Put to the Test Meat Eaters: Grinders Put to the Test

By Alex Robinson

platypus bladder

Gear

Why Water Bladders are Essential Backcountry Hunting Gear Why Water Bladders are Essential Backcountry Hunting Gear

Hunting

How to Tune Your Hunting Broadheads in 30 Minutes or Less How to Tune Your Hunting Broadheads in 30 Minutes or Less

Gear

Why Chia Seeds Are a Magical Snack for Backcountry Hunters Why Chia Seeds Are a Magical Snack for Backcountry Hunters

Gear

The Truth About Trail Cameras: More Megapixels Don’t Mean Better Photos The Truth About Trail Cameras: More Megapixels Don’t Mean Better Photos

By Alex Robinson

backcountry tent

Gear

Take a Dry Run to Pack and Prepare for Your Backcountry Hunt Take a Dry Run to Pack and Prepare for Your Backcountry Hunt

deer-retrieval kit, deer hunting, deer hunting supplies, luminol, first aid

Hunting

9 Essential Items to Make Your Own Deer-Retrieval Kit 9 Essential Items to Make Your Own Deer-Retrieval Kit

By Darren Warner

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Gear

Spike Camp Squared: Sleep on the Mountain to Take More Game Spike Camp Squared: Sleep on the Mountain to Take More Game

Gear

Buying the Right Trail Camera: White Flash, Red Glow, or No Glow? Buying the Right Trail Camera: White Flash, Red Glow, or No Glow?

By Alex Robinson

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Hunting

Fall Black Bear Hunting Tips for Gear, Stands, and Strategies Fall Black Bear Hunting Tips for Gear, Stands, and Strategies

By Mark Melotik

Gear

4 Reasons Why Most Hunters Should Use a Binocular Pouch 4 Reasons Why Most Hunters Should Use a Binocular Pouch

Gear

How to Make a Super Cheap DIY Gun Rack How to Make a Super Cheap DIY Gun Rack

Gear

4 Fun Reactive Targets That Will Make You a Better Shot 4 Fun Reactive Targets That Will Make You a Better Shot

By Jeff Johnston

Hunting

Turkey Decoy Tips and Hacks: 4 Ways to Increase Realism Without Breaking the Bank Turkey Decoy Tips and Hacks: 4 Ways to Increase Realism Without Breaking the Bank

Bow Wrist Sling

Gear

How a Bow Wrist Sling Can Improve Your Accuracy How a Bow Wrist Sling Can Improve Your Accuracy

uno archery app

Gear

Upgraded UNO Archery App Helps You Sight In Your Bow Quickly and Accurately Upgraded UNO Archery App Helps You Sight In Your Bow Quickly and Accurately

The Bowhunting Pioneers Were Right: Helical Fletching Is Most Accurate

Hunting

The Bowhunting Pioneers Were Right: Helical Fletching Is Most Accurate The Bowhunting Pioneers Were Right: Helical Fletching Is Most Accurate

By Mark Melotik

9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Stormy Kromer Hunting Cap

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9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Stormy Kromer Hunting Cap 9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Stormy Kromer Hunting Cap

By Natalie Krebs

3 Factors to Help You Determine and Increase your Ethical Bowunting Range

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3 Factors to Help You Determine and Increase your Ethical Bowunting Range 3 Factors to Help You Determine and Increase your Ethical Bowunting Range

Budget Coyote Callers: We Test 6 Electronic Predator Calls Under $100

Hunting

Budget Coyote Callers: We Test 6 Electronic Predator Calls Under $100 Budget Coyote Callers: We Test 6 Electronic Predator Calls Under $100

By Andrew McKean

Youth Bow Test: Best Hunting Bows For Kids

Gear

Youth Bow Test: Best Hunting Bows For Kids Youth Bow Test: Best Hunting Bows For Kids

Hunting Solo? Don’t Break Your Back While Hauling and Butchering, Get a Rack Jack

Hunting

Hunting Solo? Don’t Break Your Back While Hauling and Butchering, Get a Rack Jack Hunting Solo? Don’t Break Your Back While Hauling and Butchering, Get a Rack Jack

Why Deer Hunters Should Never Wear Blue Jeans, and Other Important Facts About Deer Vision

Hunting

Why Deer Hunters Should Never Wear Blue Jeans, and Other Important Facts About Deer Vision Why Deer Hunters Should Never Wear Blue Jeans, and Other Important Facts About Deer Vision

5 Pieces of Camera Gear to Film Your Hunt

Gear

5 Pieces of Camera Gear to Film Your Hunt 5 Pieces of Camera Gear to Film Your Hunt

By Alex Robinson

6 Ways Stay Warm While Hunting in Cold Weather

Gear

6 Ways Stay Warm While Hunting in Cold Weather 6 Ways Stay Warm While Hunting in Cold Weather

By Darren Warner

Danner’s High Ground: Is This the Best Hunting Boot Ever Made?

Gear

Danner’s High Ground: Is This the Best Hunting Boot Ever Made? Danner’s High Ground: Is This the Best Hunting Boot Ever Made?

By Mark Melotik

Mountain Hunting: Best Practices for Locating and Drinking Water in the Backcountry

Hunting

Mountain Hunting: Best Practices for Locating and Drinking Water in the Backcountry Mountain Hunting: Best Practices for Locating and Drinking Water in the Backcountry

Hunting Gear: How to Buy a Backcountry Tripod

Gear

Hunting Gear: How to Buy a Backcountry Tripod Hunting Gear: How to Buy a Backcountry Tripod

By Andrew McKean

Upland Bird Hunting: 10 Essentials You Should Carry in the Field

Hunting

Upland Bird Hunting: 10 Essentials You Should Carry in the Field Upland Bird Hunting: 10 Essentials You Should Carry in the Field

By Scott Linden

Navigation Tips: 4 Ways Hunters Should be Using a GPS

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Navigation Tips: 4 Ways Hunters Should be Using a GPS Navigation Tips: 4 Ways Hunters Should be Using a GPS

Ditch the Camo: How to Mix, Match, and Bargain Hunt for the Best Mountain Hunting Clothes

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Ditch the Camo: How to Mix, Match, and Bargain Hunt for the Best Mountain Hunting Clothes Ditch the Camo: How to Mix, Match, and Bargain Hunt for the Best Mountain Hunting Clothes

Backcountry Gear: 10 Essential Items for Mountain Hunting in Alaska

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Backcountry Gear: 10 Essential Items for Mountain Hunting in Alaska Backcountry Gear: 10 Essential Items for Mountain Hunting in Alaska

DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure

Hunting

DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure

By Aram von Benedikt

Traditional Bowhunting: Why Vanes Trump Feather Fletching and How to Make Them Work

Hunting

Traditional Bowhunting: Why Vanes Trump Feather Fletching and How to Make Them Work Traditional Bowhunting: Why Vanes Trump Feather Fletching and How to Make Them Work

Waterfowl Offseason: How to Touch Up the Paint on Your Duck Decoys

Hunting

Waterfowl Offseason: How to Touch Up the Paint on Your Duck Decoys Waterfowl Offseason: How to Touch Up the Paint on Your Duck Decoys

How to Increase Your Effective Bow Range

Gear

How to Increase Your Effective Bow Range How to Increase Your Effective Bow Range

By Mark Melotik