Oct 23

The 6 Best Rifle Cartridges for Moose Hunting

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A bull moose walks through open marshlands. (skeeze / Pixabay/)
Comparatively few people get to hunt moose. In Maine, where we have masses of moose, the […]

Original post by David E. Petzal

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Oct 22

How to Call Deer During the Rut

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Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors works a grunt call. (Drury Outdoors/)
Whitetail bucks are rarely more visible than they are just before and during the rut. […]

Original post by Scott Bestul

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Oct 21

How to Ready Your Pump-Action Shotgun as Survival Tool for Bear Country

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The author favors a pump-action as his last line of defense in bear country. (Jim Baird/)
Bear spray is a proven bear deterrent, and a “bear […]

Original post by Jim Baird

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Oct 21

3 Ways to Silence Your Hunting Gear

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It’s no secret that staying quiet in the woods is an essential part of getting close to deer. But when it comes to mature bucks, […]

Original post by Alex Gyllstrom

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Oct 20

The 7 Best Days of the 2020 Whitetail Deer Rut

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A wide 9-pointer patrols the prairie, looking for a receptive doe. (John Hafner Photography/)

Can’t wait for the rut, right? If you’re like most whitetail nuts, […]

Original post by Scott Bestul

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Oct 20

10 of the Best Shotguns for Woodcock Hunting

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Woodcock migrate, a trait they share among upland gamebirds only with the quail that fed the Israelites. That comparison isn’t lost on woodcock hunters, who […]

Original post by Phil Bourjaily

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Oct 19

The 12 Deadliest Insects in the World

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Insects suck. They also bite and sting. Some inject venom that can kill outright or produce a deadly allergic reaction. Others, like mosquitoes, spread parasites […]

Original post by Bill Heavey

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Oct 13

The 10 Best Trout Flies for Late Fall Fishing

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Late fall trout fishing can be hit-or-miss. Fall streams might be skinny from the hot, dry summer, or blown out by autumn storms. Pools that […]

Original post by Morgan Lyle

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Oct 13

The Best Bargains on Outdoor Gear During Amazon’s 2020 Prime Day

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Get the best deals of the year on outdoor gear October 13 and 14, 2020. (Amazon/)
Since its inception, the popularity of Amazon’s Prime Day has […]

Original post by The Editors

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Oct 11

Traditions from Hunting Camp

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It’a a given: Spend enough time at hunting camp, year after year, and traditions will follow. They may come in the form of a night-before-opening-day […]

Original post by The Editors

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Oct 10

The Best Recipes and Drinks for Hunting Camp

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One thing about hunting camp: Even if the hunting is terrible, at least you can rely on some good eating. Whether it’s a pot of […]

Original post by The Editors

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Oct 09

The Best Bucks of September 2020

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If most states’ gun seasons opened in September instead of November, you’d see more giant deer go down in the early season than you would […]

Original post by Scott Bestul

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Oct 09

Tips and Life Lessons from Hunting Camp

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You can learn a lot at deer camp. How to hang a treestand and field-dress a deer, sure. But camp is also the perfect setting […]

Original post by The Editors

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Oct 08

Our Favorite Projects for Hunting Camp

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Sure, hunting camp is a great place to hang with family and friends, eat good food, and maybe enjoy a drink or two. But there […]

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Oct 08

Double Your Chances With a Fly Fishing Dropper Rig

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What to know about constructing a fly fishing dropper rig, the types of flies to use with it, plus info on a different two-fly presentation […]

Original post by Take Me Fishing Blog

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