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Mystery Ranch Pack Fly secured to the Metcalf 75

Mystery Ranch Metcalf 75: Backcountry Hunting Pack Review

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The Mystery Ranch Metcalf 75 has been a staple in the hunting community for years, and for good reason—its durability, comfort, and load-bearing capacity have earned it a solid reputation.

TAKE THE SHOT: Rain-Wet Scope

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The author has a shot at a big Hawaiian Axis buck, but his optic is compromised. Will he take the shot?

Simple Gourmet: Best Tartar Sauce & Baked Rainbow Trout

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Rainbow trout are delicious. Their flesh is firm and tender. Best of all, they don’t taste “fishy.” This recipe for baked rainbow trout is terrific on its own, but combined with this light and zingy tartar sauce, it’s a meal even fish-averse people will love.

Rig ‘Em Right – Full Choke Gun Case

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I know many who opt to leave their guns exposed.  I have dropped my gun in the water more than once but luckily it was shallow.

My Experience With Streamlight’s TLR-7 HL-X

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I have been a fan of Streamlight for most of my life. With that in mind, you can understand how eager I was to try a TLR-7 HL-X when Streamlight offered to send me one for review.

Elayna with rock-solid rest and ready to fire.

Take The Shot : Badlands Mule Deer

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While pushing Southwestern boulder-and-cactus badlands on horseback a 14-year-old girl jumps a big buck. An hour later she finally gets a last-minute cross-canyon shot.

Alaska Tested: Browning’s Citori 825 Field

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On October 1, 2024, Browning Launched it’s newest member of the legendary Citori lineup of over-and-under shotguns, the Citori 825 Field

bowhunting fall rut

Bowhunting Bucks on Public Land During the Rut

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My first rut hunt for public land whitetails was a flop. The area was fantastic, and there were plenty of brutes to chase.

Waterfowl: Footwork while Hunting

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If we simply rise to shoot without thinking about the alignment of our feet we may never have a chance as our body movement is blocked right and we cannot swing to the right as far as needed. 

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Simple Gourmet: Smoked Elk Pastrami

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I like ground meats, but I prefer food made from the whole meat. This smoked elk pastrami is an excellent way to use the tough meat from the shoulder and create food you can take to work or on your next hunt on a sandwich.