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Fighting the current and inexperience, the author takes on the spring run with a little help from his friends. Here's how to do it right.
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A decades-old conflict between competitive anglers and recreational fisherman could soon be made obsolete by an app.
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Amid the crazed climate of social media, the internet’s most camouflaged conservationist talks declining birds, hunting culture, and why he’s using Instagram for good instead of fame.
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But keep your guns in the safe, spring is for shed hunting. As many hunters, and non-hunters alike know, finding dropped antlers is addicting and informative.
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Fishing Editor Dean Shadley encounters unsportsmanlike conduct and is less than thrilled.
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Our Fishing Editor explains why tying flies can improve your fishing. Here’s how to get started.
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Empty rivers and freezing temps make for adventure, but take these precautions (plus a note for IN readers)
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Hardwater angling is a truly unique experience, but drowning will ruin your trip.
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Editor Ben Shadley on the basics of dove hunting, including a few observations from years in the field.
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This is going to be a bits and pieces column. A lot has happened in the last two weeks involving visits, fishing, memories and an emergency. Hopefully…
Rick Bramwell
Montie Halteman made history with an interesting Pennsylvania turkey. After chasing this bird for three seasons, he finally put a plan together that led…
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If you would try to predict when the best bass fishing of your life might occur, Central Florida around the fourth of July would not be on the calendar…
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Sporting Pubs You Should Know
The BackwoodsmanFounded by Charlie Richie, Sr., in 1979. A truly unique, under the radar staple. Print and online.
Gray's Sporting JournalFounded in 1975 by Ed and Rebecca Gray as "the original chronicle of fine sporting literature, art, photography, and travel." A true classic that lives up to its credo. Online and print, owned by Morris Communications.
Sporting ClassicsFounded in 1981. Strong focus on quality vintage writing. In a class of its own in this genre. Print and online.
Field Ethos JournalFounded in 2020 as an "unfiltered voice for the next generation of adventure minded sportsmen." Online, print, and podcast.
MeatEaterOnline mag for the ubiquitous MeatEater Podcast and TV show hosted by Steve Rinella. Owned by The Chernin Group.
Field & StreamOne of the original "Big 3." Founded in 1895, went online only in 2020. Now owned by Recurrent, a private equity company.
Outdoor LifeOne of the original "Big 3." Founded in 1898, went online only in 2021. Now owned by Recurrent, a private equity company.
Sports AfieldOldest of the original "Big 3." Founded in 1887 and still in print. Owned by Safari Press.

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