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In 2012, an underwater camera will slip into your shirt pocket. Solid graphite rods leave enough change from a $50 bill to feed the family. Innovative changes are on the way to make you more comfortable and more efficient.

The author dropped this coyote after he called it from nearby woods. The animal had been feeding on a dead deer carcass and hadn't moved far from the easy meal. Photo by Stephen D. Carpenteri.

Close shots at predators are far easier to make than long ones. Here are some expert tips on getting them close.

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It’s a pleasure to take pride in the way your dog acts in a duck blind. Mike Stewart of Wildrose…»

The author and his beagle, Stink, tracked down this pair of cottontails. Photo by Ron Sinfelt.

The first thing a novice rabbit hunter must understand is that beagling is a team sport. While in training the…»

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I have stumbled many a time during the last 50 years that I have been in the woods and I…»

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InterMedia Outdoor’s Jim Bequette sits down with Realtree’s Bill Jordan to talk about Realtree’s early days, what they’re doing now…»

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Game & Fish and Sportsman readers from all across the U.S. are experiencing success afield! Here’s a look at some…»

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The holidays are upon us, and if you have friends or family who love hunting and fishing, now is the…»

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Folks who live along the Mississippi River still rely on nature’s subtle queues more than TV meteorologists to predict changes…»

Large rivers hold large aggregations of mallards. Hunting them successfully requires realistic decoys -- and lots of them. Photo by Mike Marsh.

While we scouting a natural lake that was far off the beaten path, my son Justin heard something that caught…»

The author packs out a buck sporting 12 long points. Jay killed the mature buck well past opening day's excitement.  Photo by Jay Langston.

Opening day of deer season is an event. As the first rays of light climb toward the horizon, shots ring…»

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Whitetail deer hunting is in full swing across the U.S. and hunters big and small are finding success afield. Here’s…»

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The whipping was undeniable. It seemed my fly-rod-wielding buddy was engaged with another trout every time I gave him a…»

photo by Mike Gnatkowski

To me, few things are more satisfying than enjoying a big meal, kicking back in my favorite over-stuffed chair and…»