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The May Gun of the Month is the Smith& Wesson M&P 340 .357 Magnum revolver. To enter to win this gun and all of the gun of the month giveaways, go to our forum by clicking here and register. You receive one entry for registering and an additional entry for every 25 forum posts. The drawing will be at noon on May 31. Good luck.

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It’s finally May and anglers all over the country are out and about in pursuit of their favorite fish. Often what separates a great outing – or outdoorsman – from an average one is the gear we take. Well, here folks is a rundown of some of the new and best fishing and outdoor gear available at Sportsman’s Warehouse stores to ensure all your experiences are great! Continue Reading

You can train your mountain muscle in singularity style; all you need is a kettlebell (KB).  Implementing the KB offers major bang for your buck. What is a KB?  It’s a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. It’s a great tool for fitness and has a great deal of application for sportsmen.  The KB goes way back, it first appeared in a Russian dictionary in 1704 (Cherkikh, 1994).  Sometimes less is more, and KB’s prove this to be true.  KB’s come in “poods,” which is a dated Russian measure of weight, which equals 16kg, or roughly 35 lbs. An average male should start with a 35lb KB and ladies a 20lb.  This may sound light but once you start you will soon see how the minimal load can give you maximal results; here’s how. Continue Reading

By John Bleh

Hiking up the trail, I reflected on the fact that this was one kind of fishing almost everyone loved; small, off-the-beaten path waters with a feeling of real wilderness.  There’s always a chance to stumble across some wildlife, and feel a sense that this creek, and its valley, were pretty much unchanged since the last ice age.  Maybe the fish wouldn’t be huge, but they would be eager, and they would probably be eating dry flies. Broadacres Ranch manager Dave Marlin and I were making the trek along with renown fishing photographer Jim Levison in the hopes of getting some good photos for use on the ranch website, and the weather was definitely cooperating.  Although the forecast hinted at rain for the afternoon, there was scarcely a cloud in the azure sky as we worked our way closer to the fishable water. Continue Reading

What is tougher than a Grizzly?  Nothing that we have found when it comes to coolers.  Grizzly coolers are manufactured and developed by Iowa Rotocast Plastic (IRP) here in the United States.  IRP has been making rotomolded products since 1983 and their tough new line of coolers has what it takes to stand up to a hungry grizzly bear, let alone the tough usage of the Sportsman’s News team. Continue Reading

Every year, we head to the field to hunt and film episodes for SNTV.  I often stop at camps to visit with other hunters or talk with them while in the field.  It surprises me to see how many people I find without a rangefinder.  Knowing the exact yardage to your target will eliminate a lot of future misses if you have done your homework at the range. Continue Reading

It’s a scenario that parents of toddlers know too well: A day at the zoo, in the city, getting through the airport or an afternoon on the hiking trail starts to take its toll on tiny legs, and the toddler who began with a burst of energy is suddenly too tired to walk.  From that, the Piggyback Rider was born. Continue Reading

Picking the right tent for your situation is a big decision.  There are so many questions to ask and if you haven’t spent a lot of time in a tent, you don’t even know where to start.  Do you need a freestanding tent, three or four seasons tent, double wall or single wall.  The questions go on and on. Continue Reading

There are many wonderful destinations throughout Alaska.   It is truly a wonderland for hunting, fishing and sightseeing in every direction.  But one thing you have to realize is, you just can’t hop in your car and drive to any part of it that catches your fancy.  Alaska is a wild place full of lush, dense growth, water seemingly everywhere, some of the world’s highest snow covered peaks, including many famous and active volcanoes with all of the above making travel a little more of what you would call “Creative” in most cases. Continue Reading

By D.M. Zumbaugh

By my definition, there are three indicators of cold. Uncomfortable happens at about 30 degrees Fahrenheit, with a damp wind of around 10 knots. The demarcation of cold itself is initiated at 15 and at 5 degrees or below the real battle with the “old man”, begins. This is when your hands and feet cannot be kept in statia, no matter what high tech fiber is in your mittens or socks. If you are not in motion, you are freezing. Continue Reading

By Steve Smith
River’s Wild Flies

Never underestimate the San Juan Worm is a statement I hear a lot when talking nymph fishing.  A piece of yarn tied to a hook seems a little too simple or generic to catch fish. The reality is – fish like worms, and the San Juan Worm is a tried and true fly pattern that catches fish everywhere. I became a believer a few years back on a trip to Lee’s Ferry on the Colorado River in Arizona. I was totally unfamiliar with the river and which flies to use. I threw streamers around, fished Scuds, Pheasant Tails, etc. with little luck. After examining the river, I noticed small, red worms in the water, unfortunately I didn’t have a San Juan worm in my box. That night back at the hotel I tied a few up with materials I purchased at the local shop. The next day was a completely different story. I caught fish consistently throughout the day. Continue Reading

Nothing says elk camp like the glow of a white canvas wall tent on a cool September evening.  The smoke created from the wood stove slowly rides the thermal airwaves out across the valley while the residents enjoy a toasty evening reminiscing about hunts of the past as they plan the strategy for the upcoming days.

A smile comes across my face as I read this last paragraph.  It brings back so many great memories of life with family and great friends. The wall tent is a home away from home for all that use it.  The famed “Wall Tent” has been around for centuries and has been used by our military since the Civil War era.  It is a primary home for many outfitters and their clients throughout the summer and fall each and every year.  However, this isn’t just a piece of equipment for professionals.  More and more individuals are purchasing these tents for even the occasional usage.   Continue Reading

Being in the outdoors is a wonderful place to share time with family and friends.  Some of my greatest memories are with my wife and children on camping trips, away from the cable television and out of range from internet and phones.  Making sure you have a comfortable camp makes it easier to pull those family members away from the power outlet. Continue Reading

Here is last week’s episode recap from Gary, who works at the gun counter in the Reno, NV Sportsman’s Warehouse.

This week we come back to the range fully rested having the previous day completely off from production. The six of us are feeling good and very comfortable in our new green jerseys. As we walk up to the practice range, I can see a familiar pistol sitting on the table next to Colby. It is the FNH 5.7 chambered in 5.7x28mm. It is a pistol I have fired on several occasions and it is one I am confident with. In fact it is a weapon in which we stock here at Sportsman’s Warehouse although they are considered exotic. Continue Reading

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The gun giveaway for April is the Taurus Millennium Pro 140SSp. To register to win this great pistol and for all of the gun of the month giveaways, log onto our forum and register. Additionally, you will receive an additional entry for every 25 forum posts you make. Make sure you register so you can join our long list of other winners. Check them out here.

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