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Beat the Heat: Expert Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer

We can all look forward to the dog days of summer. The trouble is, its hard to focus on staying cool and safe when there's excitement all around. Lots of sunshine and warm weather is great but it's important to protect yourself from the sun and the heat. A sunburn...

Noodling for Catfish: An Adventurous Pursuit for Anglers

Noodling for Catfish: An Adventurous Pursuit for Anglers Credit: Noodling Trips on the Santee & Cooper Lakes in Moncks Corner, South Carolina Noodling, also known as hand-grabbing or hogging, is a thrilling and unconventional method of fishing that has gained...

6 Go-to Snacks to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventure

Sweet, salty, fresh, or smoked cured, everyone has a go-to snack when they are outside. After a long hike or a sit in the deer woods, we all get hungry. We may have our three meals a day rounded out but, for those times between, we need to keep our energy up. Besides,...
Song Dogs: Coyote Hunting

Song Dogs: Coyote Hunting

Coyotes are medium-sized, wild canines that draw the attention of nearly everyone in the lower 48. Even though their population range is massive,...

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How to Skin a Cat

How to Skin a Cat

Summers mean fishing. While many fishermen will think about bass and crappie in the sun, the warm summer nights belong to the catfish. The US is...

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Bounty Hunter: Black Carp

Bounty Hunter: Black Carp

If you've been following our previous conversations on Invasive Species, you may remember the feature about Carp. Carp is an invasive, non-native...

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Science Says…Get Outdoors!

Science Says…Get Outdoors!

Let's talk about the real scientific health benefits that nature can offer, beyond having a great time with family and friends. Cutting to the...

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