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American Baitworks catches Doug Minor!
By David Gray Doug Minor just embarked on his latest fishing adventure. Although this is a business adventure, it is very much about fishing. It took some talking to get Doug, who led Strike King lures through 37 years of innovation and growth, to consider coming out of retirement just weeks after retiring. But American Baitworks, a new and innovative tackle ... Read More >

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The Eagle Sees the Round Rainbow
Eagles are an American Icon Eagles signified majestic strength from the ancient times of Babylon, Egypt and Rome Eagles are part of Native American tribe mythology Eagles…respect, honor, tradition, nature, awe. By Larry Whiteley The bald eagle’s role as our nation’s symbol goes back to 1782 when it was added to the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle was selected because of its ... Read More >

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Frog Fshing! Time for BIG Summer BASS
Summer is here, frogs are breakfast food for big bass Not all frog lures are created equal, learn about differences below Heavy frogs, light frogs – when to use each of these By Forrest Fisher Did you know that bullfrogs never sleep? Some say that’s why big bass never sleep either! With summer water temperatures following the countrywide heatwave this year, the weeds in ... Read More >

It’s Amazing what can Happen…When you Teach a Boy to Shoot a Bow
Mentors play an important role in our outdoor heritage and future By Larry Whiteley David Merrill grew up hiking, fishing, and camping in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. It was an amazing place where a young David would discover many life experiences in the great outdoors as he roamed through the mountains and valleys of this beautiful place. In 1996, when he was 14-years old, ... Read More >

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Shooting Range…Building Out Your Kit, Go Prepared
Want to have a more successful and safe shooting range trip? Make sure you’ve got the right gear By Blake Tabb Do you want to have a more successful and safer shooting range trip? Make sure you’ve got the right gear! Preparation for range day begins with the right range bag and ends with it being filled with all the things you need ... Read More >

Family Entertainment, Visit the Great Branson Indoors and Outdoors
Endless adventure with hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, bass and trout fishing, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, spelunking, rock climbing and more. Visit public parks, resorts, campgrounds, forests or one of Branson’s three crystal clear lakes. Water ski, boat or go bass fishing at Table Rock Lake, or kayak and trout fish on Lake Taneycomo. By Larry Whiteley It’s time to start ... Read More >

Venison Meatball Rigatoni Mug
A tasty deer camp “Cup of Energy.” Recipe by “Kitchen Kate.” Makes 8 Servings, what you’ll need: Noodle/Cheese Ingredients: 2 cups shredded mozzarella ½ cup parmesan cheese 1 jar marinara sauce 1 box (12 oz) rigatoni pasta, cooked 1 tsp chopped basil One 12-ounce coffee mug for each serving Olive Oil Meatball Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison, 1 TBS garlic 1 TBS oregano 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp salt and pepper 1 tsp ... Read More >

Great Lakes Water Levels at Record Highs…Should we Sell to Fix the Problem?
Ideas to tap the Great Lakes water were essentially stopped in 2008, when the Great Lakes Compact was made law Instead of cities and states around the lakes worrying about keeping enough water along their lakefronts to float boats, they are now concerned about lakeside parking lots becoming marinas. Who is going to crack first? By Mike Schoonveld The water levels in the Great ... Read More >