A string of reliable trail cameras can be an invaluable scouting tool, giving you behind-the-scenes visuals of what whitetails are up to when you aren’t around. I’m no stranger to trail cameras. I’ve used them for years for pre-season scouting with ...
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Some firearms have an aura of mystique that is imparted to them at some point in their history for a variety of reasons. They’re guns that people the world over can identify simply by sight, and hearing their name instantly conjures up images of it. ...
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Best Glock of All Time: Pick Your Brick
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In every profession or hobby, skills die out over time as technology offers easier, better solutions. But some skills are worth retaining, because you never know when you might need them, and when you need one, you typically really need it. Using a ...
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Natural Antiseptics for Treating Wounds and Cuts
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The Absolute Best Hunting Rifles You Can Buy
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Click-Clack! The Best Shotgun Ammo for Home Defense
I’ve been reliably informed by government officials at the highest level that shotguns are the best guns for home defense. That may not be entirely true, but shotguns do have a long history of serving as effective and reliable home defense guns ...
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New KUIU Encounter Collection Is Engineered for the Treestand
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Get the Best Concealed Carry Gun That Works for You
We may not want to live in a world where we have to pack heat to stay safe, but here we are. Carrying a defensive firearm is your right (in most states), and carrying concealed is the best way to do it. But how do you figure out what the best ...
Smith & Wesson Releases M&P 5.7 Handgun in Flat Dark Earth
Remember in January when Smith & Wesson surprised everyone with their new M&P 5.7 pistol (see below)— a gun that nobody really asked for but went kinda nuts over? Peanut butter pistol fans rejoice because the M&P5.7 is now available with ...
Otter Attacks and Severely Mauls 3 Women Floating Montana River
We’ve heard stories of outdoor tourists behaving badly, snapping selfies with Yellowstone bison and harassing bears. It’s so common that there’s a whole Instagram account dedicated to calling out tourist morons who routinely throw caution to the wind ...
