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Game & Fish

Dove Chow Mein • This deconstructed-popper dish retains familiar flavors and adds an Asian flair.

BOOTSTRAP BROTHERS • Meet two enterprising immigrants living the American Dream by catering to Maryland sportsmen.

REPURPOSED CONTAINER BLIND • A simple, strong, and movable option for shooting comfortably in any direction

THREAT AWARENESS • A voter initiative that would have banned all hunting and fishing in Oregon got too close for comfort

THWACK to School • At a time when kids are faced with many negative influences, the National Archery in the Schools Program is providing a positive atmosphere for personal growth.

LAND for Wildlife and Hunters • RMEF projects have protected 1.5 million acres of habitat for big game and provided 1.6 million acres of access to hunters.

MOON TIMES

THE FIRST 10 • Make the most of the season’s initial 10 days, when deer haven’t yet been pressured and are most susceptible to an ambush.

AGGRESSIVE ELK TACTICS • Try these assertive moves to close the deal on a bull during the early season.

BRINGING UP THE REAR • Co-angler playbook for catching bass from the back of the boat

Marble Eyes on the Move • Your game plan for walleye success as the fall transition begins.

Rolling 7s • Six noteworthy 7mm rifle cartridges for big game

THE BC ADVANTAGE • What do bullets with high ballistic coefficients bring to the table?

75 YEARS OF INNOVATION • For the three quarters of a century, CCI has produced exceptional rimfire and centerfire handgun ammunition and primers for reloaders. It shows no signs of slowing.

BULLS OF THE BIG BEND • In search of elk in the rugged mountains of West Texas

PEAK EFFECTIVENESS • Ground-truthing the Federal 7mm Backcountry with Peak Alloy case technology

Where The BUFFALO STILL ROAM • It is said that millions of bison once occupied the plains surrounding the Black Hills of western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, and we all know the embarrassing story of the great herds’ demise as America pushed into the West. What is less known is the comeback bison have made thanks to private ranching. Though the fenceless expanse where buffalo lived freely can never be what it was, there remain many opportunities to “get a little western” in the pursuit of this great American icon.

BISON GEAR • Gun, glass, and ammo used to down a buffalo

BISON ON THE BURNER • Top buffalo steaks with this heavenly cream sauce

The Hunt For EL LAGARTO • On Florida’s Forgotten Coast, alligator hunters pursue one of North America’s most formidable predators far from the state’s crowded beaches and theme parks.

Smallie-Musky TRILOGY • Three Northeast rivers offer superb action during the summer-to-fall transition.

Morehead Smorgasbord • This picturesque North Carolina coastal city serves up world-class fishing for a wide array of targets.

NODAK Specks • Bag a limit of white-fronted geese in the Peace Garden State.

Centennial State SPEED GOATS • Colorado is among the few states still offering over-the-counter tags to bowhunt pronghorns.

CIMA PRO • This sub-6-pound rifle, built from the ground up, is a far cry from the patchwork ultralight rifles of yore.

WHITETAIL ESSENTIALS • Gear up for deer season with these new products.

POWER WHEELS • This compact, all-wheel-drive, full-suspension e-bike is designed to take on rugged terrain anywhere adventure calls.

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