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Hunters Beware: Sickness From Mosquitoes, Ticks Triples from 2004-2016

For hunters, the spike in Lyme disease cases — double what was reported in 2004 — should be of special concern as sickness from mosquitoes, ticks triples.
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West coast superstore Fred Meyer to stop selling guns, ammo

Fred Meyer said the firearms category represents about $7 million annually of its revenue, and sales have been declining.
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A sage hunter knows Alaska is always favored to win

Hunting Alaska's wilderness demands a whole lot of time doing a whole lot of other stuff besides hunting. And, still, there's the unanticipated cliff face.
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Yes, you can eat roadkill

More people eat roadkill than you probably realize. It's legal in many states and, when done properly, it's not as gross as you're imagining!
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What does “AR” in AR-15 stand for?

Hint: It’s not “assault rifle.” Here’s a brief history of today’s Modern Sporting Rifle, including how the original AR-15 nearly failed.
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Setting up a new turkey shotgun

144 turkey loads through two barrels and four different choke tubes later, the new Mossberg 500 FLEX is ready to rock.
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Top 10 late-season whitetail tactics

Hunting seasons are quickly winding down across the country. Here’s how to fill that late-season tag.
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Mission Archery's silent, compact SUB-1 crossbow with tactical-like feel and accuracy

Combining 30 years of innovation in the vertical bow world and a love of long-range rifle shooting, Matt McPherson took 3 years to create a new sniper-like crossbow.
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What a young man learned when dragging a deer home for supper

Nobody, least of all myself, thought I had a snowball’s chance of killing a buck. I was blind as a newborn baby. But somehow, I got one: a barely-legal forked horn. Fly me to the moon!
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Field Test: Rage Trypan Broadheads

These new titanium-ferrule mechanicals from Rage are impressive by anyone’s standards.
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Archery Industry Giant Andy Simo Passes Away

Andy Simo, founder of New Archery Products, has passed away at 79.
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A DIY Gould’s Turkey Hunt in Old Mexico

Hunting Old Mexico on your own? Are you nuts??
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Top 10 .30 Caliber Hunting Cartridges of All Time

For all-around big game hunting anywhere on the planet, it’s hard to argue with a rifle chambered for a .308-inch diameter bullet.

A Texas Spring Turkey Hunt for Two

Want a reasonably priced, high-success rate turkey hunt both you and your spouse can enjoy? This is the place.

Hunt Science: Do Whitetail Bucks Really Use Seven Scent Glands?

There’s seven glands examined here. None more important to a hunter than the forehead gland. And then there’s No. 4. It’s about toe glands.

We’re At The 2017 Safari Club International Convention

The Safari Club International Convention is much like the hotel and resort hosting the event: posh. Typically, the show attracts over 18,000 hunting aficionados. Grand View Outdoor’s editorial director Bob Robb is on the ground in Vegas to provide coverage.
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Bushnell Recognizes Bob Robb for Lifetime Achievement at SHOT Show

Introduced in 2011, the Bill McRae Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes journalists who have made a profound impact in the outdoor industry.
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Does AARP Want Your Guns?

Look behind the mask to see what this mega-business is really all about and you’ll find it is not friendly to those who support the Second Amendment.
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Hog Wild: Why Bowhunters Should Set Their Sights On Feral Pigs

Strapped for cash and looking for a fun way to fill your freezer? Bowhunting wild hogs is your answer.
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Postmarked Guadalupe County, New Mexico: For Scaled Quail, It's Been a Dry Year

When scaled quail are scarce, an empty-handed hunter can always find fried eggs and beans in New Mexico's old railroad towns.
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Why You Should Be Scared Every Time You Go Hunting

This eye-opening thriller of real-life hunting accidents is a must-read for anybody who spends time in the woods hunting.
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Top 10 Crossbow Safety Tips

Crossbow hunting is booming, but with this rapid growth comes a need for a safety lesson. Here are 10 things you must do to stay safe.
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Field Test: Bushnell’s Trophy Xtreme 2.5-15X Riflescope

I tried to break this thing — I really did.
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Field Test: We Take The Remington R-25 GII Afield

This lightweight MSR proved its mettle on a November Oklahoma deer hunt.
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Hunting Coues Deer In Old Mexico

Robb and his guide take a big Coues buck on an adventure in Mexico.
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Getting The Band Back Together

A Midwestern whitetail hunt reunites old friends and helps rekindle the spirit of the hunt.
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We Take The Leupold RX-1200i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder Afield

The RX-1200i TBR/W has all the bells and whistles — but can it perform under tough field conditions?
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Afield With The Winchester XPR Rifle

It may not completely replace the venerable Model 70, but this affordable bolt-action hunting rifle does not disappoint.
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Testing Winchester Deer Season XP On Big-Bodied Alberta Bucks

Winchester fully committed to a new rapidly expanding bullet when creating the Deer Season XP. Based on our experience, Winchester didn't disappoint.