Holiday shopping can be difficult when it feels like your usual go-to gifts might be getting stale. What do you buy the archer that seems to have everything? If you feel you’re lost in a snow mound of ideas and your sleigh needs a little push, here are 10 non-gear-related archery gifts to get you…
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Is there any better way to jump start the outdoor target season than the Versus Mx Shoot? Tate “Tater” Morgan submits that there is not. Tate fought through 30 MPH winds in the finals to secure gold. Tate “Tater” Morgan took gold at Versus Mx. The Versus Shoot consists of 72 record arrows shot from 50 meters…
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The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scouts Paulina Dao and Daniel Markey In the Bay Area, easy-access trails treat hikers to spectacular coastal walks, big-view summits, primeval redwood forests, and cascading waterfalls–all within a couple of hours of town, often less. So, with so many standout options nearby, you know these local…
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From prickly pear desert to verdant gorges, this hike shows off the range of the Lone Star State. Yesterday, I navigated cactus-dotted scrubland caked in orange dust. Today, I’m negotiating a slick gorge decorated in green hanging gardens. It feels like two different trips, and, in a sense, it is: I threaded together a dozen…
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Temperature maps for USA Archery’s first outdoor event of the year, the AZ Cup, were covered in red-and so were the podiums. This World Team qualifying event offered little in the way of reprieve from the 90-degree heat aside from the switching breezes that added to the suspense of the finals. But a little warm…
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The bill is a response to the White House’s rollback of protections for Utah public lands. The Trump administration plans a drastic reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) joined 16 other democratic senators this week to introduce a bill that would legally codify the boundaries of more than…
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Full Body Backpack Workout FEATURING COURTNEY FROM ELEVATION FITNESS TRAINING We all know that things get busy, work, family, hunting, weekend obligations, etc. and making the time to get to the gym can be a hurdle of its own. That’s why we like this no excuse workout- minimal (if any) equipment, and one you can…
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Halo Optics’ new XL600 laser rangefinder incorporates precision accuracy out to 600 yards, top-shelf performance, and rugged durability, all at a budget friendly price. Halo Optics has unveiled a new high performance, budget friendly laser rangefinder with the introduction of the XL600. (Photo courtesy of Halo Optics) Knowing the distance to a big game or…
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In north woods, we don’t let a little thing like winter get in the way of camping enjoyment. We just adapt, gear up … and conquer. Hammock camping is the rage right now … for a lot of good reasons. A quick search of “hammock” on the Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s websites will amaze…
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Pinyon Pine Nuts with Pasta Have you ever eaten Pinyon Pine Nuts? Chances are pretty good you’ve heard of and eaten regular ol’ pine nuts (aka pignolias). They’ve been a food source all the way back to Old Testament and before. They are still a primary ingredient in Mediterranean and Italian cooking. Classic pesto is made with basil, olive oil, garlic,…
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