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What to Look for When Booking a Fishing Charter or Guide Service

Some types of fishing require (or are at least impractical without) a charter or guide service. Other times, you may just want the added expertise of…

7 Reasons Why Kids Should Try Archery

Discovering archery at a young age can bring a lifetime of rewards. Not only does the sport offer a number of health benefits from building strength…

How to Safely Hike in the Desert

Whether you're a lifelong resident or you're planning a visit in the near future, hiking in the desert environment of the western United States…

Shed Hunting: Where to Find the Antlers this Spring

Every spring, as testosterone levels drop in the males of North America’s deer species, they shed their antlers. Hunting for these shed antlers…

5 Great Hiking Trails in Virginia

Hiking in Virginia is a regular pastime. Hundreds of hiking trails across our many state parks, national parks, and routes leading through the…

5 Awesome Campgrounds for Families in Virginia

Planning a family camping trip? Virginia has one of the most varied and beautiful landscapes of any state in the U.S. Whether you’ve got your…

5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in Virginia

There aren’t many activities that provide the same kind of visceral excitement as off-roading on an ATV through the Virginia wilderness.…

5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Virginia

No matter where you find yourself in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you’re never far from an outstanding hiking trail. Mountains. Valleys.…

ATV Off-Roading Adventure at Peters Mill Run and Tasker’s Gap

If you’re a thrill seeker with a love for off-roading, Virginia’s great ATV locations provide excellent opportunity to escape into the…

10 Best Archery Outfitters in Virginia

Virginia archers are afforded a wealth of opportunities. Whether you’re an avid bow hunter or you stick to shooting targets, there’s an…

10 Best Bait and Tackle Shops in Virginia

Fishing is one of Virginia’s most important industries, with perfect access to the Chesapeake Bay and many other bodies of water. Whether…

Watch: 6 Hilariously Awesome Camping Fails

Whether it’s animal-proofing your food or reading the instructions before building a tent, there are a few cardinal rules to follow while…

5 Best Fishing Spots in Virginia

Virginia boasts some of the best fishing on the East Coast. Whether you’re looking to wrangle monster catfish or explore 2,800 miles worth of…

Camping—5 Amazing Destinations To Try Right Now

Now that spring is in the air and warmer temperatures are nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about that first camping excursion of the…

Hiking—The 10 Best New Pieces of Gear for Spring Treks

Spring is finally here, which means sunshine and warmer temperatures aren’t far behind. But before you hit the trail for your first hike,…

Skier’s Guide To The Best Last-Minute Spring Vacations

April typically marks the end of the North American ski season, but this year, a record-level snow pack throughout the West will ensure we are all…

Keep it Light: 5 Breathable Jackets Ideal for Spring Trekking

When you hit the trail in the spring, there really is no telling what kind of conditions you might run into. Rain, cold, wind, hot sun, even snow are…

Springtime Paddling: 8 Idyllic Destinations for Kayaking

When spring weather arrives, paddlers across many parts of the United States rejoice. As the colder parts of the country begin to thaw out and the…

7 Fishing Lures to Try this Spring

With gamefish shaking off their winter torpor, anglers across the United States are gearing up for springtime fishing. Hungry and thinking about…

Printable Easter Egg Targets: Practice Your Plinking

Americans across the country are being asked to practice social distancing in order to flatten the curve of the coronavirus outbreak. With businesses…

Thawing Out: 5 Tips for Spring Turkey Hunting

Many states offer spring archery seasons for turkey—and that’s awesome news, because spring is an excellent time to bag a gobbler. Spring…

Don’t Break the Bank: 5 Budget Bows for Newcomers

If you’re a newcomer to archery, you’ve probably started looking around at equipment and may be experiencing a little sticker shock. If…

Thawing Out: 10 Camping Destinations for an Early Spring Getaway

Spring weather has arrived and that means it's time to dig the camping gear out of the storage closet and get ready for a new season. While you can…

What to Do if You Get Lost While Hiking

We’ve all heard the stories: A person (or group) goes out for a hike and doesn’t come back. Sometimes, they’re found quickly; other…

5 Fishing Tips for Early Spring Angling

Changes in the weather usually mean changes in your fishing strategy, whether it’s fishing deeper, changing up baits, or in some cases,…

5 Late-Season Ski and Snowboard Destinations to Visit this Spring

Spring is an awesome time to hit the slopes—the air is warmer, the days are longer, and the travel costs, often, are cheaper. Although there…

How to Prep Your ATV for Spring Riding

In many parts of the United States, winter is a long season of waiting until you can ride your ATV once again. When spring comes, however, it's not…

New Wheels: Six ATV Tires to Check Out

Your OHV allows you to explore the path less traveled. It gives you the opportunity to journey to uncharted territory. As such, you're going want to…

#LetsHunt – Take Someone Bowhunting This Spring

If you’re reading this, you’re likely a bowhunter. If so, ask yourself, “Have I shared my passion for bowhunting with anyone recently?” If not, it’s…

Project ChildSafe—Own It? Respect It. Secure It.

Project ChildSafe, a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), is the largest, most comprehensive firearms safety education program…

5 Impressive ATV Destinations in the Southeast

The Southeastern United States is a goldmine of ATVing opportunities. Between private South Carolina parks just miles from the beach and Florida…

How To Master Western Tag Draws

If a Western bowhunt is on your agenda, the hunt starts in spring, when most license application periods open. Before you start digging into the…

5 Great Early-Spring Camping Destinations

Spring may be just around the corner, but many parts of the country are only now starting to thaw out from a long, cold winter. If you’re…

Antler Hikes—A Fun, New Way to Day Hike with Kids

Taking your family on an antler hike puts a new twist on spring day hikes and sharpens everyone’s abilities to observe what’s around them…

How To Hike Safely In Spring—5 Easy Tips

After a long winter, you’re no doubt itching to get back on your favorite trails, and inspired to explore new ones. But are you spring hiking…

3 Tips For Bringing Someone New to the Range

Do you remember the excitement you felt the first time you went shooting? Well now is a perfect time to relive the experience again through the eyes…

Practice Makes Perfect: 6 High-Quality Bowhunting Targets

Bowhunting seasons, especially for big game, tend to be short. So, it’s important to keep your archery skills sharp between seasons. It’s…

5 Awesome Places to Catch Some Rays and Trophy Snook This Spring

The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) makes its home in the warm waters of the subtropics and tropics. Their reputation as tough fighters and…

How to Pack Your Camping First Aid Kit

Expect the unexpected when you're exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're setting up camp at an established site in a national park or you're…

How To Repair Arrows

Your arrows went through the gauntlet of bow season, so after being pulled up and lowered from trees, carried through brush and shot through animals,…

Forest Succession: The Key to Finding Deer

People use different parts of their home the way deer use different parts of the forest. We cook in the kitchen, eat in the dining room, hang out in…

8 Tips for Bringing Kids on a Ski Trip

Keeping the kids active, bonding with the family, enjoying the great outdoors—there are so many reasons why getting your family on the slopes…

How to Pack Your Day Pack for Winter Hiking

When temperatures fall and conditions become snowy and icy, going out for a day hike can be a bit more challenging. The cold and potential for…

Traditional Bow, Compound or Crossbow: What’s Best for You?

Are you struggling to decide between a traditional bow, a compound bow or a crossbow? It’s a question every new bowhunter must consider, and so for…

Essential Gear: 7 Items You’ll Need While Ice Fishing

Whether you're targeting trophy walleye on Devils Lake in North Dakota or looking for trout on Lake Champlain in Vermont, ice fishing requires a few…

Archery for Beginners: The Gear You’ll Need to Get Started

If you’re thinking about taking up archery, whether for hunting or just to develop your skills on the range, you’ll need the proper…

Upgrade Your Pick-up: Top Trucks to Buy in 2021

If you’re looking to upgrade your full-sized pickup for this year’s outdoor adventures, you’re in for some good news: The 2021 crop…

The Most Comfortable Sleeping Bag for Every Season

Camping can be a year-round activity—with the right gear, that is. A good sleep system is a cornerstone of camping preparedness, and a sleeping…

How to Protect Your Camp Food from Wildlife

Food is a powerful motivator—that's especially important to remember when you're out camping, sharing a space with all varieties of wildlife.…

Let’s Answer Your Tree Saddle Questions!

The recent growth of mobile bowhunting tactics and a surging demand for portable, lightweight treestand alternatives are making bowhunters ask if…

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