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

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…
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Best Hunting Knives for Big and Small Game

Best Hunting Knives for Big and Small Game

There has never been a better time to purchase a quality hunting knife. Advances in metallurgy coupled with remarkable strides in design have created…
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The Necessities Every Camper Should Own

The Necessities Every Camper Should Own

Every time I go camping with friends, I learn a new trick or discover a piece of gear that makes life outdoors more comfortable. But there are some…
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How to Choose Your First Handgun—Step Outside

How to Choose Your First Handgun—Step Outside

The term “handgun” covers a lot of ground, from easy-to-conceal pocket pistols to specialty single-shots designed for hunting big game.…
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10 Tips for Safely Riding ATVs

10 Tips for Safely Riding ATVs

ATVs—shorthand for “all terrain vehicles”—are one way to explore areas of land that you might not otherwise be able to…
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Motorcycles—How To Get Started On Two Wheels

Motorcycles—How To Get Started On Two Wheels

Motorcycle riding offers lots of ways for outdoor enthusiasts to get into the sport—even if you’ve never ridden before. And though…
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Why The .22 LR  Is America’s Favorite Cartridge To Shoot

Why The .22 LR Is America’s Favorite Cartridge To Shoot

There is a reason the world consumes millions of rounds of .22 LR ammunition each year. The popular .22 offers almost no recoil, so it’s easy…
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Archer’s Choice: Go Left or Right?

Archer’s Choice: Go Left or Right?

Are you left-handed or right? Hand preference becomes a part of one’s identity starting from a young age. It’s a topic of conversation in early…
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Archery Gear on a Budget—Best Buys This Year

Archery Gear on a Budget—Best Buys This Year

Archery industry manufacturers seem to have fractured into two factions lately. On one side you have high-end, uber-expensive equipment that while…
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5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in Mississippi

5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in Mississippi

Here in Mississippi, we love to grab a few friends and take a spin through the mud. Whether you call it mud ridin' or mud boggin’, you'll need…
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6 Best Dirt Motorcycle Trails in Mississippi

6 Best Dirt Motorcycle Trails in Mississippi

Motocross, or off-road motorcycle riding, is a sport that has seen a rise in popularity across the country since its beginnings. In Mississippi, a…
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8 Things You’ll Need to Get Started on a Dirt Bike

8 Things You’ll Need to Get Started on a Dirt Bike

As a beginner to dirt bike riding, there are a lot of ins and outs to learn—and sometimes you'll get some bumps and bruises throughout that…
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Scope Mounting—How to Get It Perfect Every Time

Scope Mounting—How to Get It Perfect Every Time

Scopes are a fixture on today’s rifles and one primary factor in how they will perform is how well they are installed. It’s not all that…
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How To Shoot Big Game Accurately at Long Range

How To Shoot Big Game Accurately at Long Range

When it comes to long-range shooting at big game animals like deer and elk, the best advice is don’t do it. Do your hunting before you pull the…
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5 Best Watersport Retailers in Mississippi

5 Best Watersport Retailers in Mississippi

Can’t get enough of the water? If you’re in Mississippi, you’re in good company. Watersports seem to be a way of life for many,…
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The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs

The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs

ATVs are off-road vehicles, designed to allow access to trails and other hard-to-reach areas. The earliest designs from the 1970s were three-wheeled.…
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How to Properly Store Your Archery Gear

How to Properly Store Your Archery Gear

Whether between hunts, seasons, or sessions on the range, it is crucial to keep your archery equipment in good working condition. A key to…
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Thawing Out: 5 Tips for Spring Turkey Hunting

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…
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 ATV Off-Roading Adventure at The Park

ATV Off-Roading Adventure at The Park

Looking for a fun and exciting adventure away from the norm? Try this overnight off-roading trip in the heart of the Pine Belt. We've picked a few…
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Deer Rifles—How to Choose The Perfect Gun

Deer Rifles—How to Choose The Perfect Gun

It is fall, which means that the leaves are changing and gun writers are doing articles on the “Great American Deer Rifle.” Picking out a…
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Bowhunting: 6 Awesome Late-Season Hunts

Bowhunting: 6 Awesome Late-Season Hunts

Perhaps you didn’t get a chance to get out in the early part of the season, or maybe you’re looking to head out again to get another deer…
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Hiking Boots—Six Great Choices Your Feet Will Love

Hiking Boots—Six Great Choices Your Feet Will Love

Proper footwear is one of the many keys to a successful hike. Here are six boots that will coddle your heel and arches while performing admirably on…
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Archery Gear—10 Best New Products of the Year

Archery Gear—10 Best New Products of the Year

In January, I spent three days cruising the aisles of the annual Archery Trade Association Show, which was held in Louisville, Kentucky. The ATA Show…
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What Makes a Good Deer Bullet?

What Makes a Good Deer Bullet?

I remember being just old enough to legally hunt big game in New York State—back then, you had to be 16 to hunt big game—and carrying a…
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 5 Energizing Hikes in Mississippi

5 Energizing Hikes in Mississippi

If you’re looking for a hike that feels a little more like a workout and less like a leisurely stroll, there are several routes throughout the…
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Handgun Basics—4 Easy Steps to Shoot Like A Pro

Handgun Basics—4 Easy Steps to Shoot Like A Pro

The handgun is the toughest of the three primary firearms to master. Rifles and shotguns are fired from the shoulder, which provides a more stable…
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Super-Clean Your Guns The Easy Way

Super-Clean Your Guns The Easy Way

There is an old saying in the gun world, “Firearms have only two enemies – Rust and Politicians.” Be kind to your guns and they…
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Shoot Like A Pro With These 7 Simple Steps

Shoot Like A Pro With These 7 Simple Steps

The key to becoming a good shooter is that you and your rifle must work in unison. Good shooting starts by learning to control your breathing and…
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 5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Mississippi

5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Mississippi

Getting out and being active in nature is one of the best things a person can do to stay fit. Hiking is an activity that's both relaxing and…
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 5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Mississippi

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Mississippi

If you love being near the water, chances are you'll enjoy riding on a jet ski. Jet skis, also known as personal water crafts (PWC) or water…
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Fishing Gear - Best New Products for the Fall Season

Fishing Gear - Best New Products for the Fall Season

Late summer and early fall may be the best time of the year for fishing. Whether you’re working the Eastern Coast beaches for big stripers,…
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5 Best ATV Rides to See Fall Foliage in The United States

5 Best ATV Rides to See Fall Foliage in The United States

Of the four seasons, fall is by far the most popular for riding ATVs that seat one or two people, and “side-by-sides” that seat two to…
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How To Find Your Deer After The Shot

How To Find Your Deer After The Shot

Despite what we may see on television, deer usually do not drop in their tracks at the shot. Sometimes, too, “stuff” happens and the shot…
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10 Best New Products for Early Fall Camping

10 Best New Products for Early Fall Camping

Late summer and early fall are some of the best days of the year for camping. Days are still warm, nights are cool, the bugs are gone, and…
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Best New Hiking Products for Late Summer and Early Fall

Best New Hiking Products for Late Summer and Early Fall

There is no better time to hit the trail than late summer/early fall. Trails really open up once the kids head back to school, leaving trails…
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6 Key Items for Summer Whitetail Scouting

6 Key Items for Summer Whitetail Scouting

Although you can’t get out and hunt for deer in the summer, you can start preparing for the fall by scouting locations. Knowing the places that…
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Basic Gear for the New Deer Hunter

Basic Gear for the New Deer Hunter

While deer hunting takes many forms in a variety of different habitats and terrains, one thing is for certain: The more time you can spend afield,…
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Set Your Sights: 5 Great Rangefinders

Set Your Sights: 5 Great Rangefinders

If there's one essential accessory every modern bowhunter should have, it's a rangefinder. Rangefinders help you accurately gauge the distance…
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5 Great Hiking Trails in Mississippi

5 Great Hiking Trails in Mississippi

If you’re looking to traverse the trails with your family, Mississippi has an abundance of beautiful hiking opportunities for you. From loop…
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Best Places to Fish in the South This Fall

Best Places to Fish in the South This Fall

Redfish are starting to move inshore and set up at the mouths of bays, inlets and deltas as their annual spawning run commences. The bottom line for…
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How To Hunt Ducks The Easy Way

How To Hunt Ducks The Easy Way

Duck hunting is one of the easiest hunting sports for new shotgunners to expand into. Ample public-land hunting opportunities abound for waterfowlers…
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Archery at Home: 5 Workouts for Strengthening Shoulders

Archery at Home: 5 Workouts for Strengthening Shoulders

Archery engages a number of muscle groups but it’s the shoulders, along with the obliques, that probably bear the brunt of the drawing and…
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Handgun Shooting—4 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Skills

Handgun Shooting—4 Ways to Quickly Improve Your Skills

If you are a new handgun owner, it’s important that you seek some training in the basics of shooting. Learning the rules of gun safety is also…
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5 Amazing Weekend Fall Hikes Across the U.S.

5 Amazing Weekend Fall Hikes Across the U.S.

The warm days and crisp, cool nights of autumn make the perfect conditions for a weekend hiking and camping excursion. There is nothing quite like…
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How to Hunt Whitetail Deer—A Beginner’s Guide

How to Hunt Whitetail Deer—A Beginner’s Guide

As much as America is a country defined by grit, franchise hamburgers, and interstate highways, you could also say ours is a nation defined by deer.…
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Fish Here This Fall—5 Reel-Screaming Adventures

Fish Here This Fall—5 Reel-Screaming Adventures

Autumn is the season of dynamic changes for fishermen, and sort of a mirror image of spring. Where spawning runs typically define spring fishing,…
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5 Fun Hiking Activities to Try with Your Kids This Fall

5 Fun Hiking Activities to Try with Your Kids This Fall

Fall is a fantastic time for hiking: the weather’s cooler, the foliage is beautiful, and wildlife sighting opportunities abound. This makes…
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Top 10 Tips for Camping Beginners

Top 10 Tips for Camping Beginners

Here’s the picture:  you’re sitting around a campfire, roasting weenies and telling ghost stories as the night closes in around you.…
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 5 Awesome Trail Running Spots in Mississippi

5 Awesome Trail Running Spots in Mississippi

Whether you're training for a marathon or just want the freedom that comes from running, finding a good trail is essential. With all of the beautiful…
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5 Autumn Destinations for Monster Brown Trout

5 Autumn Destinations for Monster Brown Trout

If you're on the search for trophy brown trout, fall is the optimal time to get on the water. You can chase browns in any season, but if you're…
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