Leave it to the pros to have the outdoor world figured out. These tips are what turn hikers into guides—and guides into heroes. 1. Get ready faster. The easy way? Don’t unpack. When you finish a weekend trip, leave all the stuff you use for nearly every adventure—stove, sleeping pad, first-aid kit, repair kit—together in…
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Mount Joy, PA — It is with great excitement that Kinsey’s Inc. is able to announce the acquisition of Pape’s Inc. Kinsey’s has been strategically considering opening a second warehouse for many years. A second location will allow them to serve existing customers better and reach new markets with faster service. The ability to reach a…
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Because fresh is better than freeze-dried and stargazing should always trump dishwashing Summer is an exciting time to be outdoors. There’s a freshness in the air. A new season, filled with new possibilities. We wanted to capture some of that freshness in a camping meal, so we decided to make our version of pasta primavera.…
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Popular hunting states are in overdrive studying the effects of chronic wasting disease. Joining the list of states paying close attention the impact of CWD are South Dakota and Minnesota. Both states had a significant number of disease reports last year. This year, they’re going after the disease in big ways. Photo Credit: South Dakota…
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The stream in the accompanying photo is a well-known trout destination that runs through woods, fields, farmlands and old-time settings. Luckily, it is located near my home. But as beautiful and welcoming as it does appear now, it may well provide a difficult experience for trout anglers hoping to rid themselves of winter’s doldrums when…
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Oregon State PoliceThree men receive huge fines after an elk poaching case from September 2017. Last September, we reported on an elk poaching case out of Glide, Oregon, where someone illegally took an 8×7 trophy bull elk from closed area. The poachers responsible have now pled guilty in the Douglas County Circuit Court. Receiving the biggest…
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It’s much harder than you think to picnic properly. Having a picnic seems easy, right? Just grab some food, a blanket and hit the nearest park. Think again. There’s a distinguished tradition of picnic planning to uphold that dates back to the Victorian era. Just take Donald Ogden Stewart’s words from his 1922 opus,…
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If you love shooting your bow, you’ll make archery more fun and convenient than ever with a backyard target range. Backyard ranges are possible in cities or in rural areas. Besides making archery more accessible, they help sharpen your skills year-round. Before stepping outside with your new target and dialing in, keep a few considerations…
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By: Jeremy Koerber, ACSM Exercise Physiologist If you are like me you will flat wear out your hunting gear and I am not ashamed to admit I still have camo pullovers that still get the job done that I have been wearing since I was 16 years of age. I’m still killing turkeys and ducks with the…
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Upgrade your mac and cheese by swapping fluorescent powder for old-world flavors, veggies, and spices. Backcountry Mac This gourmet recipe serves as a base for the three variations below. 2 to 3 servings 8 oz. macaroni 4 oz. cheese of your choice (1 ½ cups grated) 1 ½ cups milk from powder (whole milk powder…
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