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Outdoor Insights: An example of why your subscription dollars to Outdoor News matter

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The staff here appreciate all of our subscribers and advertisers who support the work necessary to generate Outdoor News each week and update our website daily.
This operation makes phone calls while curating stories from other respected media outlets along the way. In all my years, I don’t recall us getting hoodwinked into printing something fake. If we did, we’d admit our mistake. But I had a close call last week, and I want to share this case study as an example of why the dollars you spend subscribing to this publication are a worthwhile investment.

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Everything you need to know about the ubiquitous 223 Remington

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UBIQUITOUS: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
In the world of rifles, that applies to the 223 Remington, aka 5.56 NATO. This little center-fire rifle cartridge took the world by storm during the last 30 years or so of the 20th century and continued its reign right up to today.

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Partners dedicate former 3M parcel as new public property in Minnesota

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A new wildlife management area is now open for recreation near Park Rapids, with Mantrap WMA officially opening June 25.
The 449-acre property was purchased in March 2025. Undeveloped for decades, the land had been accessible only to 3M employees for nearly 70 years.

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A summer walleye pattern most anglers cruise right past

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Summer patterns officially are in full swing across much of the Midwest.
When it comes to walleyes, conventional thinking says to head deep – seek out mid-lake structure, deep points, rocky areas, and so forth – and in some cases, that makes sense. In all honesty though, there’s some incredible walleye fishing happening in much shallower areas, and many of us having been cruising right past it.

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When and why do bass attack topwater lures? Here’s what the science says

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Few experiences match the excitement of a largemouth detonating on a surface lure.
The strike is sudden, violent, and visible, transforming an ordinary cast into a memorable event. While many anglers associate topwater fishing with summer mornings and evenings, the factors that encourage bass to attack surface lures are more complex than simply warm weather. Understanding these factors helps explain when, where, and why bass choose to feed on the surface.

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