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New Colorado Arctic Char Record Caught by Vacationing Virginia Woman

New Colorado Arctic Char Record Caught by Vacationing Virginia Woman

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Catching an arctic char record on vacation? That’s worth the trip alone.  A Virginia doctor was vacationing near Dillon reservoir when something happened that hasn’t been done in quite a while. Dr. Lindsay Regali was fishing with her husband when she sets hooks into the record book. The last arctic char record to come out of

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Mark Drury’s 170″ Last Minute Booner

Mark Drury’s 170″ Last Minute Booner


WATCH THE VIDEO NOW What an impressive last minute buck for Mark Drury! A Booner indeed! Mark’s last minute buck will certainly be one he remembers! Follow our Drury Outdoors Facebook page, and read more about the hunting stories we’re telling at our website, DruryOutdoors.com. NEXT: DRURY OUTDOORS HIGHLIGHTS A SIBLING RIVALRY, HUNTING STYLE

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Take a Look at This Extraordinary Confederate Whitworth Rifle

Take a Look at This Extraordinary Confederate Whitworth Rifle


confederate whitworth rifle

Were all rifles in the American Civil War inaccurate? Well, a lot of them were. The Whitworth Sniper Rifle, however, could rival today’s rifle accuracy. Ian from Forgotten Weapons takes a look at the extraordinary Confederate Whitworth Rifle. Sir Joseph Whitworth had an idea for a more accurate rifle. Why not build a rifle with

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Video: Here’s That New Casting Method You’ve Been Hearing About

Video: Here’s That New Casting Method You’ve Been Hearing About


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 This new casting method is pretty cool until you see how he uses that spinning reel. Casual golfing fans will notice this guy’s swing. Those of us who have been fishing for a lifetime will see something else that just pisses us off: using a spinning reel in the upside-down position. Watch the video below: Golf Fishing

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New Alligator Gar Record from Brazos River is 60-Year-Old Giant

New Alligator Gar Record from Brazos River is 60-Year-Old Giant

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A 60-year-old alligator gar has been confirmed as the new Brazos River record. They needed a feed store scale heavy enough to weigh the fish. Texas’ Brazos River has a new alligator gar record. Known for producing big gar, the Brazos coughed up a 197-pound, 7.39-foot monster to bowfisherman Isaac Avery of Longview. Avery’s gar beat the old

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Video: No Big Deal, Just a 53-Inch Muskie Slapping This Guy’s Face

Video: No Big Deal, Just a 53-Inch Muskie Slapping This Guy’s Face

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Lake St. Clair muskie

We’d gladly offer up our faces for a chance to tangle with this Lake St. Clair muskie. For those anglers who put in the time to chase muskie, landing a 50-inch fish is the benchmark for trophy status. If you’ve ever flung big baits for these fish of “10,000 casts,” you know it’s a never-ending game of inches and, more often

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Deer Responsible for Dropping Moose Population in Minnesota

Deer Responsible for Dropping Moose Population in Minnesota


Minnesota has been facing a declining moose population. After efforts to identify why, the conclusion is that deer are probably to blame. According to the Star Tribune, state and tribal biologists have both concluded that a parasite carried by deer is likely the largest contributor to the declining moose population. Since they have not built up resistance to

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Top 5 Deer Rifles Under $330

Top 5 Deer Rifles Under $330


WATCH THE VIDEO NOW Here’s yet another list: Presenting the top five deer rifles under $330. A price point is one thing, but saving money and buying hunting gear on a budget is really important to some people. For those who don’t want to overspend, we hear ya. That’s why we’re sharing this list of

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