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- Preparing a Backcountry Fishing Kit for Remote Mountain LakesRemote mountain lakes reward anglers who are willing to walk beyond the easy access points. The fish may be less pressured, the water clearer, and the scenery…
- Tuning a Bow Sight for Different Yardages in Hunting SituationsA well-tuned bow sight turns a guessed distance into a controlled aiming process. Whether you use a fixed-pin sight, a movable single pin, or a hybrid setup,…
- Casting a Surf Rod for Red Drum in Breaking WavesRed drum, also called redfish or channel bass, are powerful inshore and surf predators found mainly along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.…
- How to Age a Whitetail Deer on the Hoof Before ShootingJudging a whitetail’s age before taking a shot is one of the most useful skills a deer hunter can develop. It helps you identify mature bucks, pass younger…
- Build a Customizable Gun Case With Foam InsertsA well-fitted gun case protects a firearm from impact, moisture, and the hard knocks of travel. Store-bought cases are convenient, but their generic interiors…
- Musky Fishing With Large Crankbaits During Fall TransitionFall is one of the most productive seasons for targeting musky with oversized crankbaits. Cooling water, shortening daylight, and changing forage patterns push…
- Mastering The Double Reed Mallard CallA double reed mallard call is one of the most useful tools in a duck hunter’s vest. Its forgiving design produces a raspy, natural tone that can imitate…
- Using GPS Mapping Apps To Find Public Hunting Access PointsA GPS mapping app can turn a complicated public-land hunt into a manageable field plan. With property boundaries, access roads, parking areas, trails,…
- How To Rebarrel A Savage Rifle Action At HomeSavage rifles are popular with home tinkers because their barrel-nut system allows a prefit barrel to be installed without machining the receiver. That design…
- Fishing high-elevation brook trout with dry fliesHigh-elevation streams offer some of the most rewarding dry-fly fishing in the country. Cold water, steep terrain, and healthy native brook trout create a…
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