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Stories

  1. Walleye Fishing With Bottom Bouncers And Spinner RigsA bottom bouncer and spinner rig is one of the most dependable ways to locate walleye when fish are holding close to the lakebed. The weighted wire frame keeps…
  2. Tactics for Calling Moose During the September Rut in CanadaSeptember is the month when a quiet Canadian forest can suddenly feel alive. Bull moose scrape trees, cows become vocal, and a well-timed call may bring an…
  3. Choosing Boot Insulation for Winter Hunting ExertionWinter hunting footwear has to manage two competing demands: keeping feet warm while stationary and preventing overheating while walking. The right insulation…
  4. How to Clean a Carbon Fiber Bowstring for Extended LifeA bowstring works under constant tension, friction and ultraviolet exposure. Dirt from a dusty range, sweat from a summer session and grit caught beneath the…
  5. Nymphing for Rainbow Trout in Australian TailwatersTailwaters can provide some of the most consistent rainbow trout fishing available, especially when dam releases maintain cool, oxygenated water through…
  6. Snow Goose Field Tactics With Socks And White CamouflageSnow goose hunting in agricultural country is a specialised form of field waterfowling. The birds can arrive in enormous flocks, yet large numbers do not make…
  7. Reading a Fish Finder to Find Bass-Holding StructureA fish finder is most useful when it helps you interpret the underwater landscape, rather than simply locate a large arch of fish. For bass anglers, the key…
  8. Build A Practical Shooting Stick For Field PositionsA stable rest can turn an awkward sitting or kneeling shot into a controlled one, especially when grass, scrub, or uneven ground makes prone shooting…
  9. How to Adjust a Bow Sight for Windage and ElevationA well-tuned bow is only useful if the sight puts the arrow where you expect. Windage controls left-and-right impact, while elevation controls up-and-down…
  10. Deepwater Halibut Tactics Built Around Circle HooksFishing for halibut in deep Pacific waters with circle hooks demands a deliberate approach. These broad, powerful flatfish often hold on hard bottom hundreds…
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Chris Campanelli

Writer

Covers deer hunting strategy, the outdoors process, and the mindset behind the pursuit.

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Cody Dalton

Angler & Filmmaker

Muskie fishing, bowfishing, and the short documentary "A Fisherman with a Dream."

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AO Podcast Crew

Hosts

The voices behind 39 episodes of industry talk, hunting stories, and the "After the Pursuit" series.

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AOTV

Video Team

Range reviews, Deer Season episodes, and bowfishing features — presented by Hidden Hybrid Holsters and Stark Arms.

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Mass Pursuit TV

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Content and media partnership bringing ATA Show coverage and product highlights to the AO audience.

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StandGuard Decoy, Buck Baits, Hunter's Blend Coffee, and more supporting the sportsmen's community.