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Beat the lake chaos with a deeper understanding of river fishing

It’s easy to find solitude on the lake in the spring. Ditto the fall, especially as the calendar flips closer to winter. But summer? Better be prepared to either deal with the traffic resulting from tubing, wake boarding, and water skiing, or sacrifice on sleep and hit the water early in the morning or late in the evening.
Plenty of anglers do it. After all, if the choice is to stay home or share the lake, most anglers are going to grin and bear the extra activity. But there’s another option that allows you to wet a line and, often as not, avoid the crowds.
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Beat the lake chaos with a deeper understanding of river fishing

It’s easy to find solitude on the lake in the spring. Ditto the fall, especially as the calendar flips closer to winter. But summer? Better be prepared to either deal with the traffic resulting from tubing, wake boarding, and water skiing, or sacrifice on sleep and hit the water early in the morning or late in the evening.
Plenty of anglers do it. After all, if the choice is to stay home or share the lake, most anglers are going to grin and bear the extra activity. But there’s another option that allows you to wet a line and,

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Commentary: Big-game hunting a healthy flywheel in economic engine

Fishing, boating, birding, and hunting in the United States, each by themselves, are an economic powerhouse for the American people.
All these outdoor pursuits are enjoyed by millions over a broad range of household incomes and ages and other demographic characteristics. This is known thanks to the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation shepherded by economists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

E-bikes change how hunters, anglers reach their spots quickly, cleanly, and quietly

Twenty years ago, when I was in better shape, I bought a mountain bike from a professional mountain bike tour racer. The bike was outfitted with every conceivable off-roading option, including 21-speed gearing, technologically advanced shocks, and a host of add-ons.
Riding that rig up steep, loose grades seemed easy compared to my former bikes. Even when I was loaded down with a heavy pack, it coursed through muddy trails and jumped small downfall trees with aplomb. Nowadays, it is rare to see a hunter traversing trails on a regular bike because advances in battery technology have created electric-powered two-wheelers.

Summer food plot maintenance: Lime, fertilizer, mowing and more

As spring rains soak the landscape, many perennial food plots produce large amounts of nutritious deer foods. But as desirable food plot species like clover and alfalfa grow, so too does undesirable weeds and grasses.
It’s inevitable that some unwanted weeds and grasses are going to find their way into your food plot. Instead of driving yourself crazy trying to eliminate every single one, use these strategies to minimize their impact and maximize your plot’s health.

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