Outdoors 101
Anyone who spends any time outdoors knows there's plenty to learn even for grizzled veterans. But sometimes you want to try something new and just don't know where to start. GNO's Outdoors 101 section aims to give a little direction to those who want to try something new or just brush up on things a bit.
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Guess who's coming to dinner (gut pile edition)?
December 19, 2011 by www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net
Ever wonder exactly who makes the gut pile you left in the woods disappear? We have, so we put a trail cam on one. This is what we found.
Early-season deer tips
September 27, 2011 by Tony Hansen
It is on. Archery deer season, that is. Many Midwestern states have already started; others kick in this weekend. Here are some tips for the early archery season.
Sporting clays keep your wingshooting skills sharp
June 22, 2011 by Dave Spratt
Shooting sporting clays throughout the off-season doesn’t only keep your shooting skills sharp for the fall. It also hones your trash-talking skills when you watch your buddies miss. Renowned competitive shooter Jim Siudara offers these tips for keeping sharp during the off season.
Try something new for steelhead: indicator fishing
March 25, 2011 by Eirik Vitso
Ice on the guides, cold feet, winter hats, rain gear and weather that would keep most people at home. These are all the reasons most of us love -- or hate -- steelhead fishing. With the warmer weather coming our way and the days growing longer, the steelhead run is fast approaching its peak. The fish are more active, the water is warming up and love is in the air.
Hunting 101: Bullet caliber
Caliber measures the diameter of a bullet -- the projectile that flies from the barrel of a gun when it is fired. How fast it flies and how hard it hits depends on how much gunpowder propels it.
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Maximize your time at the shooting range
October 1, 2010 by Dave Spratt
It's fall, which means firearm deer seasons aren't too far off, and muzzleloader seasons won't be far behind. Over the coming weeks there will plenty of hunters tuning up at the rifle range, and knowing how to make the best of your range time will make you a better shooter.
Processor's tips for field-dressing deer
October 1, 2010 by Dave Spratt
Kenny Glenn has butchered somewhere around 10,000 deer in his life, and he says hunters who field dress their deer properly can make the meat taste better and get more of it. Many hunters field dress deer the way they were taught by a dad or grandpa, and often those practices lead to spoiled or wasted meat.