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Louisiana Outdoors Journalism Contest for Youths

The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s 2014 Youth Journalism Contest is underway and young writers and photographers have until 5 p.m., July 22 to submit entries. There are two writing divisions: Junior Essay is open to […]

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VA Outdoor Report 6/26/2014

This June 26th edition of the Outdoor Report posts just after Fathers Day and just before the 4th of July Independence Day holiday. These two holidays have special meaning to all of us who enjoy […]

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Bass Fishing

Secret Bass Technique

Professional bass anglers are a secretive group when it comes to how they catch their fish. Sure, they’ll go into great detail about what rod, reel and lure they caught them on, but they dance […]

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Predator Hunting

Rare Alaska Wolf May Get Protection

LA Times Reported First: Federal authorities announced Friday that the geographically isolated Alexander Archipelago wolf of southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest may need protection under the Endangered Species Act

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Fishing Tips

Postspawn Topwater Tactics

It’s almost like clockwork each year, you’re on fish all through the spring, spend a few weeks having a blast fishing the spawn, then they simply disappear. Call it a post-spawn funk, recovery period, or […]

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Duck/Goose Hunting

Shooting Dogs…With a Camera

Dogs are without a doubt the most loyal waterfowl hunting partners most of us hunters will ever have with us in the blind or field. They are always ready to go with no regard for […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Shrew-Eating Trout

If you’re a small mammal, it’s definitely not safe to go back in the water… One of the most popular posts on Cool Green Science has been the story of rodent-eating trout at The Nature […]

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Fishing Tips

Big Bass Come Your Way

For the majority of the anglers on the water this month, it’s all about the numbers. Considering that the water temperatures have risen quickly this year, the bass’s metabolism should be in overdrive. Smaller fish […]

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Fishing Tips

What’s on the Bottom

With all the technology available to us as fisherman today, the question arises; what is really on the bottom and how should I fish it? This answer for me has changed tremendously; when you’re scanning […]

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Fishing Tips

Fishing Spoons

The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]

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Predator Hunting

Questions about Utah’s Predator Control Program

This year, in addition to maintaining an aggressive predator-management policy, the DWR has launched a predator control program that provides incentives for members of the public to remove coyotes. Participants in this new program will […]

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Turkey Hunting

Public Land Turkey Hunting Tips

Modern day turkey hunters enjoy some of the best turkey hunting.  Some overlook this opportunity because they do not have a place lined up to hunt.  Illinois also has some of the country’s best public […]

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Hunting News

PETA Chastises Scout Leader

Follow this story at Patriot Outdoor News:arents of the scouts were notified before the trip and were followed up with by Mr. Gary to make sure they each knew that their children would see an […]

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Turkey Hunting

What Makes Great Turkey Hunting

Early life is the most hazardous time for young turkeys.  An important sign of turkey population success is whether the young live through the summer.  If conditions are right one year, the number of birds […]

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Hunting News

Tree Spider Safety Line

Tree Spider™ Safety Line; because tree stand accidents happen, but smart hunters can walk away. Cannon Falls, MN – Tree Spider announces the introduction of a product that takes the mundane one step further than […]

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Hunting News

Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands for 2013

Southwick Associates has announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2013. This list has been compiled from the 36,680 internet-based surveys completed by hunters and shooters who volunteered to participate last year […]

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Hunting News

Wildgame Innovations 2014

Wildgame Innovations is excited to introduce its newest products for 2014 designed to increase the success and enjoyment of your hunt. Crush Cell 8 Trail Camera: (pictured left) For the hunter on the go, the […]

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Hunting News

NEW Kaibab HDs

The Kaibab HD is the ultimate long-distance western-hunting binocular series. When serious patience and superior optics are required to locate trophy animals at extreme distances, the slim, ergonomic Kaibab, delivers premium-quality, high-magnification optical performance. Bright, […]

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Predator Hunting

829-pound Black Bear

Fewer bears were killed by New Jersey hunters this year as compared to last year, but 2 of them were the largest bears ever taken in the state. 469 bears were killed this year as […]

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Hunting News

Garmin Waterproof VIRB

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique […]

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Hunting News

TRCP Joins CARE Coalition

As part of its mission to increase public access and opportunities to hunting and angling, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has formed a new partnership with the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement, or CARE, which […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Winter Tips: Jerkbaits

Jerkbaits belong to the family of lipped minnow lures. The original was the Rapala Floating Minnow, still made of buoyant wood. It became a sensation when introduced in North America over fifty years ago. It […]

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Artificial Fish Habitat Teaches

Raising fish in tanks that contain hiding places and other obstacles can make the fish both smarter and improve their chances of survival when they are released into the wild, according to an international team […]

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Fishing Tips

Troll Up Tons ‘o Fun

Trolling is boring? Not if you’re doing it right. Not if you’re trolling Sufix 832 Advanced Lead Core line to put your baits right in the face of the biggest, baddest deep-suspending lunkers in the […]

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Fishing Tips

Snag Proof Tip

TIPS FOR A SNAG PROOF FISHING TRIP! Want dozens of thrilling strikes…want to catch lunker bass and pike all season long? It’s easy! Just look for the weedbeds, moss or lily pads on any lake […]

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V-T2 Saves Fish

If you own a boat with a livewell, I encourage you to check out the V-T2 from New Pro Products, a new supporter of Activist Angler. It’s a simple, ingenious, and inexpensive way to take […]

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Structure FC: Sunline America

Sunline America is proud to announce that it is introducing a new technique specific fluorocarbon line called Structure FC. Sunline Pro member Mike McClelland was behind the creation of this specialty line, working very closely […]

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Thinking Outside The (Tackle) Box

The late hour and the cool night air comforted the angler as his wandering thoughts recalled the trophy bass he caught that day. Soft music streamed from his tackle box, adding calm to the atmosphere […]

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Big Game Hunting

NH Moose Hunt 2013 – Gallery

Congratulations, moose hunters – and thank you for your photos and stories! Do you have a moose hunt tale to share? Send a digital photo and short (100 words max) caption to Jason Philippy at […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Do fish feel pain?

Fish do not feel pain the way humans do. That is the conclusion drawn by an international team of researchers consisting of neurobiologists, behavioural ecologists and fishery scientists. One contributor to the landmark study was […]

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Boat News

Cast And Blast

While the majority of my time in the fall is spent in the woods chasing whitetails, I was able to squeeze out a “cast and blast” trip on Lake Champlain recently. The plan was to […]

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Hunting News

More Women Give Hunting a Shot

In recent years, American women are spending more time in tree stands and deer blinds—and putting fresh meat on the table. Although men still account for the majority of the 13.7 million U.S. hunters, the […]

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Northern Pike Basics

Pike grow to a relatively large size; lengths of 59 in and weights of  55 lb are not unheard of and have been recorded in Wawang Lake. The heaviest specimen known so far was caught […]

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Inferno by Powell Rods

Things sure are heating up around here. The Inferno Micro rods from Powell represent smoking hot performance at a cool down-to-earth price. Offered in both spinning and casting models between 6’10” and 7’6” in length, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Your Dream Muskie

As the nights cool this fall, anglers toss and turn, dreaming of muskies – giant, muskies. When targeting muskies this fall, from Lake Vermillion to Minneapolis metro lakes, this seasons anglers go-to baits will be […]

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Quantum Iron Baitcasting Reel

Tackle Tour Review: Quantum takes the task of tweaking and refining their products very seriously. It is this mindset that saw the birth of their Performance Tune (PT) division over ten years ago and it […]

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Wild Rose Muskie-Rearing

A study to see if artificial structure placed in rearing ponds improves growth rates and hardiness of muskies is being conducted at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Pieces of “structure” made from scrap vinyl was […]

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Fishing Tips

Differences in Swim Baits

There is probably no bait that has grown in popularity over the past 5 years than the swim bait! Understanding the differences of their make-up, and how size and texture affect the bait is the […]