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Our family owned, Alaskan fishing lodge is located near the southern boundary of the Wood-Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the nation. Our Alaska fishing lodge offers fishing trip packages for king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, native rainbow trout, Arctic char, grayling, Dolly Varden and northern pike. We also have a fly-in camp located on the Nushagak River. The Nushagak River has the largest run of kings of any other river in the state. The run usually exceeds 100,000 kings. We accommodate 8-10 guests per week so you can be sure to receive personal attention. Our fishing lodge features fly fishing trips but we also have spinning and bait casting gear as well. Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge offers many opportunities to enjoy not only world-class fishing, but also the activities and friendships which will make your trip the experience of a lifetime!

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Deer and elk hunt season changes put on hold

Members of the Utah Wildlife Board want hunters to see more buck deer during Utah’s general hunts.  That goal has led the Division of Wildlife Resources to put on hold big game hunting ideas it’s shared with hunters over the past several months. Continue Reading

If you haven’t tried shooting with a red dot scope by now, you need to give it a shot. The benefits are many, but briefly include fast target acquisition, illumination, improved accuracy, and greater flexibility than a regular magnifying scope or open sights. Continue Reading

Almost everyone has seen the endless commercials on different gadgets for $19.95 or less.  They will even double your order if you will just pay the shipping.  The lists of gadgets that are out there are endless and if you don’t believe me, just flip on the television after midnight.  Most of these gadgets and gimmicks just don’t hold up to their claims.

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Finally an Outdoorsman Pickup Truck, designed by Outdoorsmen.

By Andy Lightbody

Without question, sportsmen today have a selection of back-country and off-road trucks and SUVs, that probably rate as the best offerings in automotive history. All you have to do is think back historically, and for early “off-roading pioneers,” most vehicles had their roots as military vehicles.

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As youngsters growing up in the Phoenix area my brother James and I had numerous opportunities to camp, hike and fish. We loved being outdoors as kids and still do today as adults. I was fortunate enough to end up a resident of Colorado where the fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities abound. My wife and I visited the state six years ago and really never left. We love everything about Colorado. Of course officially I have to tell you the winters are long and cold and the summers hot and humid . . . but enough about that. Suffice it to say, Colorado has it all.

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An American Fascination…Anticosti Island

I was sitting comfortably concealed behind a fallen tree hopefully awaiting the arrival of my prey, the Anticosti sub-species of deer known as Odocoileus Virginianus recognized by SCI since around 2004.  I looked up to observe a rare sight, the great gray owl, silently passing overhead en route to an unknown destination.  Patience is a prime requirement in this type of hunt where I was focused on a grassy area across a flowing river.  I was rewarded some two and a half hours later when a four-point buck exited from the thick conifer forest giving me the opportunity to harvest this excellent eating whitetail.  I was familiar with this location since I had taken a larger buck there the previous year after a four-hour wait.

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By Josh Harris
Sportsman’s News Pro Staffer

Every year that magical month of September arrives and one thing immediately hits my mind. Elk Hunting! It also alludes to that special time of year when all of those crazed elk hunters break out the archery equipment or gun, and make the trek to the mountains to chase the hair-raising songs that bull elk seem to sing so impeccably year in and year out. Continue Reading

Tips to Finding Performance-Enhancing Gear for Women

By:  Kirstie Pike, CEO Prois Hunting & Field Apparel for Women

1. Look for function first…the rest will follow.  When looking at gear, ask yourself, “Will this help my performance on the hunt, and if so, how?”.  If you easily answer, “Yes” and quickly provide knowledgeable reasons… you are on the right track.  But what components provide function? Continue Reading