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By Kirstie Pike
CEO Prois

When it comes to hunting, appropriate clothing becomes paramount in any expedition.  Thermoregulatory features become the key to not only success, but survival.  Cotton is not an option for the hardcore female hunter and performance-driven fabrics become imperative.  Utilizing outdated men’s gear become disadvantageous and layering systems are indispensable.  So how does the female hunter know what apparel systems will provide the best performance for her hunting experiences?  How does she determine what hunting apparel she should purchase among a sea of camouflage?  A good place to start is by gleaning a clear understanding of  the necessary performance features and fabrics to enhance comfort and success in the field.   Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

You only get issued one set of ears in life, so it is important to protect them whenever you are shooting.

As a firearms instructor, I am amazed whenever I see parents at the local range who think just because they are shooting a .22 LR they, and their kids whose spiral ganglion cells are still developing, don’t need hearing protection.

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This month’s feature in our new “Pro’s Picks” section is on the Benelli’s Vinci shotgun.  On a recent waterfowl trip to Colorado with Stillwater Outfitters, our staff at Sportsman’s News were able to put the Vinci to the test and it passed with flying colors!

We found this great addition to the line of Benelli shotguns to be lightweight, with very soft recoil, resulting in a very fast shooting cycle.  We experienced no jams or cycling problems what so ever and found it to be one of the most reliable and efficient firearms we have ever put to the test. Continue Reading

The Benelli Super Black Eagle II sets the standard for styling, versatility and performance by which all other semi-auto shotguns are judged.  If you are looking for a 12 ga. shotgun with unfailing reliability…The kind of reliability that you can count on, your search is over.  As the original 3 1/2 “ semi-auto shotgun, the Super Black Eagle was on the cutting edge of shotgun development.  The proven Benelli Inertia Driven bolt mechanism allows the Super Black Eagle II to shoot 2 3/4 “, 3” and even 3 1/2” magnum ammunition without adjustments. 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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BARNES VOR-TX AMMUNITION

Loaded with Barnes TSX, Tipped TSX & TSX FN bullets

NEW for 2010! BARNES VOR-TX Ammunition – precision loaded with the deadliest bullets on the planet. The leader in bullet innovation offers hunters the ultimate in accuracy, terminal performance and handloaded precision in a factory loaded round. The whirling, destructive power of Barnes’ all-copper bullet’s PERformance leaves lead-core bullet DEformance in the dust.

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After ten years of not drawing a mule deer tag in my home state of Nevada, I was elated when the draw results came out for 2009. I had finally drawn my coveted deer tag in one of Nevada’s best units. The only catch was, I had drawn my third choice and it was a muzzleloader tag and not a rifle tag. Since I have never hunted with a muzzleloader, I realized I had a lot of work to do to educate myself about these firearms. After several calls to my hunting buddies, I had a date scheduled to meet at the range to begin my education with a veteran muzzleloader hunter.

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Barnes now offers a new deep-penetrating handgun bullet intended for hunting bear, wild boar, moose, bison, buffalo and other large–even dangerous–game. The bullet features a thick copper jacket and a heavy lead core, resulting in minimal expansion, deep penetration and maximum weight retention.
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When the going gets tough, the tough reach for Browning’s Hell’s Canyon outerwear.  Once you try it on, you’ll understand why the rugged line of gear has quickly become a best seller, appreciated for its comfort, features and durability.
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You know that you can’t have a successful hunt without a good, dependable shotgun.  Quality auto-loading shotguns have come a long way and make finding the right gun for the right situation important, not only to your pocketbook, but also your success in the field and from your blind.  The following is a list of some of the best waterfowl guns on the market and all are available at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse.

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Nikon Monarch UCC Scope 3-9×40 has it all–an expansive field of view at 3x and plenty of magnification at 9x makes this scope a natural on any deer rifle. Monarch UCC Scope 3-9×40 is also 100% Waterproof/Fogproof/Shockproof and  has fully multicoated lenses for unsurpassed light transmission/contrast plus Monarch UCC Scope 3-9×40 is Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed.

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Getting an opportunity to test the extra compact Bushnell Trophy XLT trail camera got me a bit excited.  I’m a bit of a gear junkie and I’ve been running trail cameras for a long period of time in my trophy hunting quest and I’m very familiar with what makes for a good camera.
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By Sportsman’s News Pro-Staff

For serious Fair Chase hunting you need days and weeks of time in the deep wilderness. Alps Outdoorz has just the pack to get you there and back again with your game. Continue Reading

By Sportsman’s News Pro Staff

Whether far away or right in your face, knowing your distance to target can mean the difference between a full freezer and an empty belly this hunting season.

Always handy, rangefinders have been a longtime staple of truly successful hunters. The new RifleHunter 550 from Nikon raises the bar on typical rangefinder technology. By including their I/D Technology, Nikon tells you the target’s perceived range rather than its actual distance by computing the angle as well as the range. Continue Reading