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Oak Duke: A missed opportunity right as a New York deer season slips away
It was going to be a textbook hunt on the final day of the 2024 New York State firearms deer season. My confidence was peaking. I’ve filled my share of tags on the last day

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Presentation is the key on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs
With a tougher bite on Mille Lacs, an angler’s presentation becomes more important. What’s been working best for us is a two-pronged attack. Setlines are always a go-to on Mille Lacs. Simple is best: a

Steve Carney: Ice anglers should be using chartplotters
There is no way I would access a lake without my chartplotter. I remove the chartplotter from my boat in the autumn and install it on my ATV with a heavy-duty ball mount, plug in

Dean Bortz: OK, let’s try this archery elk hunting thing one more time
During my days as a soldier in the U.S. Army’s Alpha Co., 2nd/60th Mechanized Infantry Battalion at Fort Lewis Washington I often found myself right up against it for one reason or another.
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Tracking dog helps Wisconsin hunter find two fatally shot deer
Shooting and wounding a deer may well stand as the worst nightmare for any deer hunter.
Once is bad enough, but that happened twice to Mark Martin, of Rio, Wis., this past fall, when

What to know about safety glasses to get the best protection for your eyes
It’s rare that I venture outside the house without wearing some form of eye protection that guards against the sun’s glare and harmful UV rays, while also protecting my eyes from foreign objects and debris.<br

Is diversity a good thing when it comes to the breed you choose for a hunting dog?
Our world seems to be dominated by tribalism. This is most evident in our political leanings, but there is another category in which we tend to choose a side and then stay put: dog breeds.

Shoot indoor archery to stay sharp with your bow skills this offseason
The onset of the winter months often signal down time for outdoorsmen. With most hunting seasons coming to a close and cold weather slowing fish metabolisms, a popular winter activity throughout Pennsylvania is indoor archery

Move to tip-downs to improve ice-fishing success
Tip-downs seem to be an under-utilized ice-fishing tool in Minnesota. But these passive fishing setups are dynamite for light-biting perch and crappies, and they can help you cover more water.
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