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20 Years of Hunting Mountain Sheep

The author killed his first mountain sheep ram in 1986, the last in 2005. The adventures along the way were priceless.
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Top 10 Dove Hunting Tips

These tips for killing more doves cover everything from dove hunting shooting technique and scouting to finding good cover and what to pack for the field.
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Battling Mother Nature to Bowhunt Muskox

Bowhunting muskox in temperatures of minus-27 degrees Fahrenheit presents a host of unique challenges.
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In-the-Field Bow Repairs

Do you have what it takes to fix minor archery equipment issues in the field? The right tools and know-how could save your next bowhunting adventure.
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Advanced Bow Tuning

Taking your bow tuning and sighting in to the next level is the foundation upon which successful bowhunting is built.
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Is an Outfitted Big-Game Hunt Right for You?

A top-notch outfitted big-game hunt isn’t cheap, but in the author’s opinion it’s often well worth the price.
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Can Antlers Cure Diseases?

Medical scientists are extremely interested in understanding antler development because it could provide clues to treating humans for arthritis, immune disorders and degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis.
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Rangefinding Binoculars — Are They a Bowhunter’s New Best Friend?

In the author’s opinion, bowhunters looking for a do-it-all optic should consider one of the superb rangefinding binoculars available today.
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Do You Use Mechanicals and Lighted Nocks?

The author covers the history of mechanical broadheads and lighted nocks, then offers his insight on their role in today’s bowhunting.
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What Do Americans Think of Hunting?

How many of our fellow Americans are really on our side? The numbers might surprise you!
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Bowhunting Rangefinders Past and Present

In the author’s opinion, only the treestand has been more beneficial to what a modern-day bowhunter can do than the laser rangefinder.
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Editor's Picks: Top 10 Stories of 2019

Did your favorite Grand View Outdoors story make the Top 10 list?
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Are You Stuck in a Deer Hunting Rut?

After a lifetime of pursuing whitetails across the country, the biggest problem the author has seen is deer hunters refusing to face up to reality and make changes.
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Why Do You Bowhunt?

Why do you bowhunt? Is it for the love of the pursuit, or is it a competition?
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Hunter-Driven Food Donation Programs

Hunters are feeding the hungry, one donated whitetail at a time.
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Tough Hunts: What Keeps You Going?

As a hunter becomes older, he or she should ask: “What keeps me going?”
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Top 10 Hunting Products of the Past 50 Years

There's no doubt that improvements in technology and equipment have made days afield safer, more enjoyable and more productive than at any time in history.
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First Look and Review: GPO RangeGuide 3000

Binoculars with rangefinding capability are becoming more popular with today’s high-tech hunters. The author tests the GPO RangeGuide 3000 to see whether it makes the grade.
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Bowhunters: Do You Show Class and Respect After the Kill?

Humility in life — and in the treestand — still matters. Here’s why.
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Treestand Safety: Don’t Die This Deer Season

The vast majority of deer hunting-related injuries and deaths are related to poor judgement when it comes to treestand safety.
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New Study Reveals How Whitetails React to Hunting Pressure

Data from a 3-year Mississippi study is beginning to reveal some new insights into whitetail buck movement and core home ranges.
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11 Steps for Successful Spot-and-Stalk Bowhunting

Add these spot-and-stalk techniques to your arsenal to become a more successful bowhunter.
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10 Anti-Hunting Organizations

You know about PETA, but most of these other organizations try to hide their true anti-hunting intentions with smoke and mirrors.
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Hunt

Asking questions like how many hunters per guide, checking references and identifying hidden costs can uncover critical details before you book a hunt.
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The Truth About Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes can be scary creatures. Learn ways to understand them better and what to do when you encounter one.
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Protect Yourself: Skin Cancer Isn't Just Something That Happens to Someone Else

As an outdoorsman, hunter or angler, your biggest danger might just be an old friend — the sun. Here’s how to protect yourself from America’s No. 1 cancer.
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How Dehydration Affects Mental Acuity

Research shows that excessive heat can not only make your lethargic, it can slow your brain, too.
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Reality Check: Is Your Archery Practice Routine Up to Snuff?

The author details his practice routine, and how he prepares to be the best bow shot he can be.
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Big Bites: Animals That Have the Strongest Jaws

I've seen an Alaskan brown bear bite clean through the skull of a beached killer whale carcass. This poses the question: Which creatures have the strongest jaws?