The animal-rights group Cats Aren’t Trophies says it has collected enough voter signatures to put a mountain lion and bobcat hunting ban on the Colorado ballot this November. The organization submitted its petition for Initiative 91 to the Secretary of State on Wednesday with 188,000 signatures, according to a press release from the organization. The …
There’s a lot more to deer hunting than obsessing over monster bucks. But most hunters would be lying through clenched teeth if they said big deer weren’t captivating. The animals with the age, genetics, and nutrition required to sport such phenomenal antler growth are quite impressive. So are the hunts for these kind of deer. …
Tiger trout are among the most beautifully marked of all the salmonids, and Austin Christensen recently landed a handsome tiger that has officially broken the Idaho state record. Christensen caught a 9.13-pound fish that measured 27.25 inches long from Montpelier Reservoir in southeast Idaho. His fish tops the previous state record tiger trout weighing 8.3 …
Letting fish go makes good sense, especially in emerging recreational fisheries and for data-deficient species. Keith Alexander Lee When I was little, I was fortunate enough to visit Andros Island. It was 1973, and the Bahamas had just gained independence from Britain. This skinny Canadian kid was being pushed outside his comfort zone; this was …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Forward-facing sonar has changed the game in professional bass fishing. While some anglers and pundits have mixed or negative feelings about the relatively new technology there’s no question that it’s becoming more prevalent among non-pro anglers …
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Trophies like this are often lost to netting blunders. George Poveromo Netting a fish is elementary in concept, providing the likes of small snapper, grunts and seatrout are the end game. However, netting challenges increase with the fish’s size, attitude and environment. For example, try netting a trophy cobia, snook or striped bass in a …
“Down for a piece of cake,” said Frank Miller cheerfully, even before the reverberation of my shot had died away. His remark raised two questions. First, how could he know, having, as he did, a fine view of the sky and little else? Second, what was the origin of that expression? What was a piece …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Daiwa Tatula is one of our favorite baitcasting reels and two left-hand retrieve models are on sale for 15% off. You can get the 6:3:1 gear ratio and 8:1:1 gear ratio for $127 during this …
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The 208CC offers modern fishing features and comfortable amenities for today’s anglers. Courtesy EdgeWater Boats Visit EdgeWater Build Your EdgeWater Find an EdgeWater Dealer EdgeWater’s 208CC Watchman derives its moniker from the legendary guardian of the coast—the lighthouse keeper known as the watchman whose beacon ensures safe passage for mariners. Like this iconic profession steeped …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The staying power of lever-action rifles and the .45-70 Gov’t cartridge is nothing short of remarkable given all that’s transpired since they were introduced. Once again, Marlin has combined these two creations of the 1800s and, …
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The benefit of a large-arbor reel for saltwater fly fishing is its enhanced line speed retrieval. Courtesy Sage So, you’re considering getting a large-arbor reel? Thinking that the faster retrieve and more consistent drag makes it just the ticket for handling long-running species such as bonefish, false albacore and blue-water thoroughbreds? But you hesitate, also …
Wade Merschat was bank fishing at the Noxon Rapids Reservoir in northwest Montana on June 19 when he hooked into a largescale sucker that he knew instantly was big enough to beat the standing record. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks certified the catch on Monday, officially recognizing the 12-year-old’s 6.72-pounder as the new state record …
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When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re bound to catch a ton of smaller fish along with the occasional keeper. If you want to avoid those dinks, land …
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When the cat got to its feet and ran away, I had six or seven rounds left in my pistol. I also had a mile and a half between me and my truck, and as I headed in that direction, I wished I’d brought a second magazine. I was spinning in circles as I walked, …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42mm binoculars are usually $1,000, but you can get them for $700 while they’re on sale at Cabela’s. They’re a past winner of our annual optics test and one of the best options …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Several of the top trail cameras we’ve tested are on sale at Bass Pro Shops. Here are the trail cam deals and a little about each camera. Save $20 on a Tactacam Reveal X Pro — …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › During their daily staff reports in March, employees at Silencer Central headquarters noticed something very strange. New customer orders looked normal. Suppressor shipments were on track. But the customers whose applications had been approved by the …
Even though wild animals are eaten and killed by scavengers and predators every single day, we rarely get a front-row seat to this process in action. That’s why a video posted to Nature is Metal’s Instagram account on Saturday is both hard to watch and hard to look away from. The footage shows a cow …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Over the last several years, heavy hunting arrow setups have become popular — and for good reason. All other factors remaining equal, a heavy arrow will penetrate better than a lighter arrow. Good penetration is important …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Browning Whitetail 1300 is a versatile backpack that’s compatible with Browning’s carbon fiber pack frames. I brought this tough and comfortable daypack on a hike to an alpine lake to get a first look at …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The fishing world is one of trends. At any given time, tackle manufacturers are toiling away to bring new, exciting, and often expensive lures to market. Thanks to the power of social media, our feeds can …
Talk to some pros whose livelihood relies on knowing how anglers should retrieve lures, and you’ll pick up on one common theme about when to “burn” lures back to the boat at top speed: When predators are competing for prey. Five pros I spoke with all agreed that there are situations when the best retrieve …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Developed shortly before the first world war, the .45 ACP rapidly became one of the most popular pistol cartridges in the world. It was the longest serving sidearm cartridge the United States has ever fielded, and …
A Minnesota man broke the state’s record for the largest black crappie ever caught and confirmed not once, but twice this spring. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 17.5-inch black crappie in May that was certified at 3 pounds 8.9 ounces, breaking the record he’d set only a month before. Details on the catch are scarce since …
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Now that does have dropped their fawns all across Tennessee in May and June, the state is navigating a new law designed to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease. Wildlife rehabilitators there are now barred from accepting whitetail fawns for treatment over worries that CWD might spread faster throughout the state. The recent law …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The gun belt may be the most overlooked part of a concealed carry system. After you select a gun and holster, it’s very tempting to think that your normal belt will work just fine. These belts …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Tactacam is launching its new Reveal X 3.0 and Pro 3.0 cameras today and the whitetail hunting world should be thrilled. I think the Reveal Pro 3.0 hits the sweet spot of performance, customizability, and ease-of-use …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Guns need to be reliable to take into the field, and a big part of their reliability is how well they’re maintained. The last thing you want is a gummed up action preventing a quick follow-up …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A rifle sling is one of those standard yet under-appreciated pieces of gear that hunters and shooters depend on. It’s easy to let a sling for your hunting rifle or AR be an afterthought, but choosing …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The free rig is a cross between the ever-popular Texas rig and the seemingly forgotten Carolina rig. As far as bass fishing techniques go, it doesn’t get much hype, but occasionally sees some limelight when an …
Unsure when legal light ends where you’re hunting? Curious about the bag limit for grouse in a new area? Need to know the minimum caliber for deer hunting where you live? Those, plus a thousand other questions about hunting regulations, are sometimes so daunting and head-scratching that they keep beginning hunters out of the field. …
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Did you know Leonardo da Vinci invented SONAR? How about the sad fact that the first patent for active sonar was registered a month after the Titanic disaster? Try to imagine an early transducer that weighed 2000 pounds. Over the last 500 years, sonar technology has come a long way. Today’s fish finders are compact, …
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A group of New York fisheries biologists pulled a massive Atlantic sturgeon from the Hudson River in late June. Using live capture nets and operating under a research permit, they caught the 200-plus-pound prehistoric fish near Hyde Park, which is just 80 miles upriver from the Big Apple. The fishing expedition was part of a …
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A proposed road that would have stretched 211 miles through the Brooks Range of Alaska to access a copper deposit worth an estimated $7.5 billion has been officially blocked by the Bureau of Land Management. The agency released a Record of Decision Friday to deny construction of the Ambler Road access project, as was expected …
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Washington wildlife officials are trying to get to the bottom of an unusual poaching case involving a family of common loons that were shot and left to waste over the weekend. They say the protected birds were killed in Okanogan County in the northeastern part of the state, where only 12 known breeding pairs remained …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you need to call your shots on the range or glass up a buck this 27 to 55 power spotter is a great option. It weighs just over 4 pounds and has an 80mm objective. …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Leupold makes some of the finest rangefinders we’ve tested, and the Leupold RX-1600i TBR/W Rangefinder is on sale for $150 off. The sale drops the price to $300 for a rangefinder that has a 1,600 yard …
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DARKNESS HAD FALLEN on the rugged Missinaibi Lake area of northern Ontario by the time we had unloaded the van and set up camp at the lake’s edge. The day was Thursday, September 30, 1971. My companion, Gerald L. Julius of Massillon, Ohio, and I were vacationing from our jobs at the Ashland Oil & …
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Stay focused, no matter how tiring the fight becomes. George Poveromo Scoring trophy fish is the direct result of having learned the habits, migrations and idiosyncrasies of your target. Yet acquiring such knowledge is only half the formula: One still has to fight the fish. Fall short on skills here and you’re left with some …
William Shatner is getting some backlash for his role in a recent comic advertisement that slams open-net pen salmon farms and calls out the British Columbian government for approving a five-year extension on the farms currently operating off the B.C. coast. In a statement shared with the Mission City Record, the Coalition of First Nations …
Shawn Luchtel was walking behind his house in west-central Missouri on Tuesday when he spotted a fawn. The deer was tucked into a dry creek bed and, like most young fawns, it stayed put instead of fleeing. That gave Luchtel a chance to really look at it, and that’s when he noticed all the ticks …
Light the fireworks and fire up the brass band, July fishing is hot and anglers are celebrating from coast to coast. Warm water, long days and summer heat invite anglers to chase inshore and offshore trophies. As an added bonus, July offers a reprieve from the turbulent spring weather and impending hurricanes in late summer …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Anglers in pursuit of striped bass face an almost overwhelming choice of lures to catch them. But, you only need a few lures to reliably catch stripers. In fact, you might be a bit underwhelmed if …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The best saltwater fishing rods are not only tough enough to survive the rough and tumble world of ocean, bay, and backwater, but are also sensitive enough to detect subtle bites in deep water. Sturdy blanks, …
When Marshall Stamps paddled his kayak past multiple “No Fishing” signs on Georgia’s Flint River last month, he was surprised. The Flint is a public river, after all, and Stamps had put in at a well-marked public boat launch just a mile upstream. Stamps had floated and fished other rivers in Georgia, where the riverbeds …
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As climate change continues to affect wildlife habitats in the Arctic, scientists are paying closer attention to a new hybrid bear species known as a “grolar” or “pizzly” bear. These bears are exactly what they sound like — a cross between a polar bear and a grizzly bear — and the first known hybrid was …
Structure of any variety, wherever you find it, reliably holds forage and predators. George Poveromo Fishing new locations can be as intimidating as it is exciting. Regardless of the area, however, there are key essentials that lead to fish. Factor in the following points prior to such a trip, and also once on location, and …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In recent years the term “Fudd” has become common slang within the hunting community. At first, the term seems like a niche “Okay Boomer,” another generational cheap shot that’s nothing more than smart-ass kids disregarding the …
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If casual visitors to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge were paying attention this month, they might have spotted a wader-clad duo hanging off the bow of an airboat and pulling Canada geese out of the Great Salt Lake. The airboat would rip across the water, only slowing so one woman could snatch a goose …
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Hunters don’t need a team of researchers to tell us that making noise in the woods spooks game — we’ve known that for millennia. What we can’t always tell is how much racket wild critters will tolerate before they run off, or what common outdoor activities pressure them most. Now, some of these questions have …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › One of my favorite tents, the Sea to Summit Alto TR2 is $150 off at Bass Pro Shop. Something unique about the Alto tent series is the inverted cross-pole design at the top of the tent. …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A climbing harness is one of the few pieces of gear that is absolutely essential when attempting to scale anything that stretches beyond bouldering height. Maybe you don’t feel that way if you’re Alex Honnold, but …
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WHEN A 36-YEAR-OLD Alabama insurance agent named Ray Scott acted on his big idea to elevate a particular fish to superstar status in 1967, he set in motion a fervor that remains today. Bass is the species that launched an industry. Scott’s concept for national, big-money bass tournaments bloomed into the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, …
An aerial program to remove predators from caribou calving grounds in Southwest Alaska has wrapped up its second year with a total of 81 brown bears and 14 wolves killed between May 10 and June 5, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced on June 14. The removals are intended to improve calf survival …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Bass Pro Shops 2024 Summer sale includes Garmin smartwatches discounted from $50 to $400. Track your fitness, listen to music, and navigate all from your wrist with these sleek timepieces. Garmin Fenix 7 Multisport GPS …
Tennessee wildlife officials are searching for two black bears that were deemed a threat to public safety after getting too close to humans last week. Both incidents, which were caught on video, occurred just two days apart and less than a mile away from each other in the tourist hotspot of Gatlinburg. The first incident, …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It seems ironic, but one of the most important things you can buy for your boat—which is made to take on the elements—is a boat cover to protect it from those same elements. The bottom line …
Cooling clothing will make your summer fishing experience much better. Courtesy Kyle Jessie / B.A.S.S. No matter how good the fishing is, the summer sun can make any day on the water miserable — and potentially dangerous. You can persevere for a while, but eventually, you’ll feel compelled to turn the boat around and seek …
The seven Leave No Trace Principles are more than just a handy list for recreating responsibly in the outdoors, they’re required reading for anyone spending time outside. But at face value the list is rather vague and the principles can be applied differently depending on the area you’re visiting. So I’m going to dive into …
On June 10, an Idaho hunter contacted the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to self-report that he’d shot and killed a grizzly bear that he’d misidentified as a black bear. Normally, the hunter would’ve faced serious repercussions for the mistake. Grizzlies are still federally protected under the Endangered Species Act, and killing one for …
The police chief of Glendive, Montana is facing three felony charges for illegally possessing game after hunting on tribal lands without a license and then tampering with witnesses during the subsequent investigation. The Montana Attorney General’s Office says that Jeremy Lee Swisher fabricated details around deer hunting the Fort Peck Reservation without a license and …
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Cobia of all sizes showed up again this spring and summer along the North Carolina coast. Capt. John Mauser Fair warning to first-time visitors: These North Carolina places can change you. Sell your house, pack up and move kind of change. If you visit, you might never want to leave. Cobia Fishing Along the Crystal …
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Today marks the beginning of what could be a lengthy criminal trial for Christopher “CJ” Alexander, who has been charged with allegedly poaching the state’s would-be No. 1 whitetail deer. With a gross score over 200 inches, the buck was also in the running for the third-largest all-time typical whitetail in the Boone and Crockett …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Get outfitted for fishing season for less at the Bass Pro Shops 2024 Summer sale. We found the best deals on rods, reels, and waders. Bass Pro Shops 2024 Summer Sale Deals Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast …
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The growing popularity of wake surfing is making waves of its own, splitting lake associations and pitting neighbors against each other as some lake country residents call for bans and states from Minnesota to Vermont to South Carolina consider, pass, and shoot down new regulations. “Wake boats are probably the single biggest divisive issue to …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › To get after some of the best adventures out there, you’ll have to make your peace with wet feet — hiking The Narrows in Zion, trekking through a rainforest on Kauai, circumnavigating Oregon’s Mount Hood. On …
A group of fishermen are being celebrated on social media for rescuing a boatload of hunting dogs from Grenada Lake earlier this month. Technically speaking, it was more than one boatload, since all 38 hounds wouldn’t fit in the fishing guide’s bass boat. They had to make a few trips to haul the dogs back …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Cabela’s 4th of July sale is underway with great deals on fishing gear, including combos. These rod and reel combos are the easy button for getting a perfectly matched rod and reel. Here’s what’s on sale …
Shrimp boats are perfecting for targeting school blackfins or yellowfins. Denes Szakacs Shrimp boats provide fish of all varieties with an all-you-can-eat buffet of discarded bycatch. Often you can find plenty of school blackfins or yellowfins ready to inhale a popper or slam a jig fished just behind the trawler. Capt. Kurt Tillman made this …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many modern catfish combos are …
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The American West has a long history of water access rights issues. Books have been written on the subject and feature films have been shot. Outdoor Life has published several feature stories on the issue. Most recently, landowners on Utah’s Lower Provo River are trying to block access to the water because they say anglers …
A new survey of national attitudes toward hunting and recreational shooting released today shows a decline in public support for both activities, continuing a downward trend first registered in 2022. The report, conducted in collaboration with the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports and the natural-resources survey firm Responsive Management, indicates that the …
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The 31,000-acre Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas has been a top bass, crappie, and striper fishing spot for generations. The lake is known for its hot action for heavyweight striped bass, and big linesiders were the goal for fishing buddies Mike Schleeper and Tom Mayberry of Garfield, Arkansas, when they set out shortly after dawn …
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A high-quality fish scale can help you win bragging rights. George Poveromo When I show a picture of my trophy catch to a friend, the first question is, “How big is that fish?” Measurements of length and girth aren’t as impressive as bragging about the fish’s weight. For non anglers, a five pound bass is …
It’s 25 minutes to shooting time when a black duck lands in the decoys. The cover around us is so thick I have to part the reeds for a good look at Australia’s version of a mallard: a tawny, big-bodied bird with a dark crown and cream racing stripes swooping past its red eyes. Everything …
A New York man drowned Sunday after attempting to retrieve his keys from a lake. A second man who jumped in to rescue him remains hospitalized. The drowning victim was identified as Anthony Davis, 44, of Clay, according to a statement from the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office. Davis was fishing with Wattie Capers, 42, and …
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Two researchers discovered what may be the longest snake ever to have crawled across the continent when they uncovered the fossilized remains of a partial vertebral column in Western India. Measurements and calculations by the researchers determined the ancient snake, identified as Vasuki indicus, grew about longer than a school bus. A pair of biologists …
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Striped Bass, bluefish and false albacore (pictured) make up New York’s trifecta on inshore light-tackle gamefish. Nick Honachefsky It’s hard to keep your nerves in check when the water in front of you is churned to a froth by slashing predators and frantic baitfish going airborne. Never before had I been faced with such a …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Four-time Bassmaster Classic winner Rick Clunn famously said, “If you want to understand the owl, study the mouse that controls him.” He likely meant it figuratively. To understand bass behavior, it pays to understand the habits …
In the age of hunting’s new media, Youtube personalities like The Hunting Public sometimes get blamed for a frustrating increase in pressure on public lands. The logic goes like this: These personalities have shared tips and tactics to an ever-growing audience, and now those disciples are more efficient at hunting public ground and more motivated …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re chasing world records, personal bests, or just an accurate understanding of how much the fish you’re catching truly weigh, an accurate and durable fish scale is a necessary addition to your fishing bag. The …
In the United States, carp are mostly considered “trash fish.” These non-native bottom feeders were introduced to our country centuries ago and have adapted and thrived so well that they exist in practically every state. They have a reputation for being horrible on the table, which doesn’t help their popularity. However carp also have a …
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On Wednesday the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 9-1 in favor of ending over-the-counter archery elk tags for nonresident hunters. The decision comes after extensive public input, particularly from resident hunters who were outspoken about initial recommendations to cut OTC archery elk tags altogether, as originally recommended by agency staff. Colorado is the latest …
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Ranchers across Western Colorado breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday, when the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved new regulations allowing for the lethal management of wolves that depredate livestock. The commission’s decision was settled by a 6-4 vote following a public meeting in Grand County, and it marks a major shift in …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Fun in the sun is in full swing and you can find sandals, towable tubes, games, and more on sale for Independence Day. We tracked down the best discounts during Cabela’s Star-Spangled Summer sale 2024. Cabela’s …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Compound bows went through a period of rapid development where they constantly improved year-to-year. But like all technology, there was bound to be a limit to the advancement. That happened about ten years ago when compounds …
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