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Boating & PaddlingMan paddling kayak in canal

Finding the Right Canoe or Kayak

There’s magnetism to backcountry water, where streams, pools and falls provide escape from today’s hectic pace. Paddling is one of the best ways to explore these hidden waters.  A canoe or kayak ca...

Hunting & ShootingShooter loads shotshells into over-under shotgun

Basics of 5-Stand Clay Shooting

Whether you’re prepping for a pheasant hunt, dusting off your dove skills or warming up for waterfowl, practicing with clay pigeons is one of the best ways to improve your wingshooting. Busting cla...

Hunting & ShootingBeginner’s Guide to Dove Hunting

Beginner’s Guide to Dove Hunting

Dove hunting may focus on the birds, but even first-timers quickly recognize the real draw is spending time in the field with family and friends. It’s the kind of annual gathering that makes lastin...

Boating & PaddlingBeginner’s Guide to Kayak, Canoe and Paddling Gear

Beginner’s Guide to Kayak, Canoe and Paddling Gear

Paddling is one of the best ways to explore rivers, lakes, coastal wetlands and other waterways. Kayaks and canoes put you close to the water and—thanks to their stealthy nature—they can bring you ...

Hunting & Shooting2022 Guide to Dove Hunting Essentials

2022 Guide to Dove Hunting Essentials

Dove hunting is special, and the season is one that even the most experienced sportsmen look forward to with eager anticipation. It’s a family and friends affair that doesn’t require exhausting hik...

Record Mahi-Mahi Caught with Star Rods Aerial Stand-Up Rod

Record Mahi-Mahi Caught with Star Rods Aerial Stand-Up Rod

The giant bull dolphin struck the skirted ballyhoo rig with a vengeance, catching the fishermen by surprise. They were already locked in battle with two other large dolphins. Half an hour later, th...