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Browsing ALL Outdoor Basics (ALL 210 ITEMS)

Tips for Safe Travels with Dogs (basic)
Life on the highway can be filled with dangers for hunting dogs, but most can be avoided if you prepare and plan properly.

Winter Partyboat Fishing (basic)
Booking a partyboat trip out to deep water is often your best bet for success once winter takes hold.

Dutch Oven Cooking (basic)
Spice up your camp cuisine with these Dutch oven recipes and how-to tips.

Finesse Fishing (basic)
Who says finesse fishing has to be the tactic of last resort?

How to Smoke Fish (basic)
Scrumptious recipes, how-to info and tips for smoked fish dinners, dips, cakes and omelets!

Chain Pickerel Fishing Basics (basic)
Neglected by most anglers, Chain pickerel thrive in the swamps, marshes, ditches, oxbows, sloughs and backwaters throughout a large portion of North America. Read on to learn how to fish for these unique members of the pike family.

Fly Fishing for Bonefish (basic)
Catching bonefish on a fly requires stealth, determination and strategy. Bone up on the fundamentals with these bonefishing basics.

Ready, Set, Hunt! (basic)
Don't wait until school starts to begin preparing for archery deer season. Practice now while you have time. Here are some tips to help get you started.

Boat Trailer Preventive Maintenance (basic)
This article covers preventive maintenance and offers a basic pre-trip checklist to keep your rig rolling smoothly all the way to the boat ramp and back home.

Bass Fishing Basics (basic)
If you're in search of excitement, aerial acrobatics and a strong tug at the end of your line, look no further than the largemouth bass.

A Cutting-Edge Education on Deer (basic)
Modern instructional media is helping hunters grasp basic and advanced concepts of deer hunting. Read on to learn how computers, software, DVDs and other tools are helping the development of fledgling hunters.

Backpacking 101: Planning & Preparation (basic)
Proper planning is essential to a successful backpacking trip. Knowing what to bring and how to select a route is half the battle.

Goose Hunting: Small Steps to Big Success (basic)
Pros are fussy about how they hunt because they've learned through experience that little things count. Learn the fundamentals found in the following article and you, too, can have consistent goose hunting success.

Boating Safety: Getting it Right (basic)
Misunderstandings and myths abound when it comes to boating rules and safety. Read on to learn basic boating rules and safety suggestions.

One-Night Camping Perfection (basic)
Get packed now before the next unexpected call to camp arises!

Bream Fishing Basics (basic)
Bream fishing. For millions of anglers, those words conjure up special memories.

Trolling with a Fly? (basic)
Though not very glamorous, trolling with a fly rod can be very effective. You get to cover a lot of water efficiently, feel bone-jarring strikes and enjoy surprising success.

Elk by the Numbers (basic)
Sometimes the route to punching your elk tag can be as simple as following the numbers. While not required rules, these steps will help lead you toward success.

Canada Goose Hunting Basics (basic)
No matter how you pursue them -- with a guide or without, on a river or in a field, on public land or private -- Canada geese provide unexpected thrills at every turn.

Know Your Ducks (basic)
Trouble distinguishing one species from another? This article will teach you to use plumage patterns, size, shape, flight characteristics and other distinguishing factors to identify common North American ducks.

Black Bear Basics (basic)
Successful bear hunting requires a knowledge of the quarry, its habits and ways to thwart the bruin's keen senses. Here are some basics to get you started.

River Walleye Tackle and Tactics (basic)
No matter what conditions you encounter, a tackle box stocked with an assortment of the following baits should have you covered for river walleye success.

Kite Fishing Basics (basic)
A finely-tuned kite-fishing system is a thing of beauty and a constant source of action in the right conditions.

Walk Up a Buck (basic)
Using walk-and-stalk techniques for white-tailed deer is a challenge, no doubt. But you can put a buck in your rifle sights by following just a few simple guidelines.

Surf Fishing Basics (basic)
You don't need a big expensive boat for productive saltwater fishing. But before you head to the beach, check out these tips on reading the surf, choosing baits and tackle and locating fish.

Dances with Fluke (basic)
Fluke fishing is pretty basic. It's also exciting, making it easy for children and other novices to get in on the action.

Become a Deer Detective (basic)
Your next bruiser buck is waiting, but do you know where?

Small Stream Fly-Fishing Tactics (basic)
Has your favorite river been inundated with canoes this summer? Avoid the crowds by seeking out smaller streams.

Kayak Bass Fishing Tactics (basic)
Kayaks offer anglers a low-cost solution for getting off the bank and on top of some great bass-fishing hot spots. To learn more about battling Mr. Bucketmouth from a kayak, read on.

How to Fillet and Pan-Dress Crappie, Bluegill and Other Panfish (basic)
Panfish are great fun to catch and delicious to eat. Learn how to properly prepare your catch for the table using the two most common fish-cleaning methods: filleting and pan-dressing.

Heavy-Metal Jigs (basic)
Heavy-metal jigging is so effective because it's simple to master, requires little effort and allows greater access to prime gathering spots like shipwrecks, rising spikes and deep holes.

The Pond Next Door (basic)
City lakes and local ponds often get overlooked by trout-oriented fly anglers. Find out why you shouldn't discount these close-to-home waters.

Crappie After Dark (basic)
When summer temperatures soar, crappie feed more actively at night. Anglers who fish between dusk and dawn using the tactics outlined below can expect to catch dozens of slabs.

Fly Carpin' (basic)
Dubbed "Freshwater Bonefish" by those who regularly target the species, carp offer anglers a unique fly-fishing experience and a chance to test the limits of fly tackle.

Wade Fishing Saltwater (basic)
More saltwater anglers are turning to shallow water and wade fishing -- tactics that use little or no gas -- with great results. Learn all about their stealthy tactics in the article that follows.

Smart Tackle Transport (basic)
Tips for keeping your fly tackle organized and easy to find.

Stillwater Fly Fishing (basic)
When fly fishing stillwater, try a sink-tip or full-sink line. These sub-surface lines get your offering down where most of the fish live most of the time.

Plink a Pest (basic)
Join in for some hot summer shooting action!

Shakin' Up Bass (basic)
See what the shaky head fuss is all about this coming season. It is one tactic guaranteed to convert finicky fish into sure biters.

Pike Fishing 101: Locations & Tackle (basic)
Seasonal patterns, habitat preferences, tackle selection -- understanding these basics will help you connect with more pike over the course of a season.

Double Trouble in the Turkey Woods (basic)
Doubling takes teamwork. While hunting spring turkey in groups of 2 or 3 isn't difficult, it does require some pre-hunt planning. Read on to learn more.

Scout for Trout (basic)
Fly fishing success often hinges on proper scouting. Once you've gathered the details, only then is it time to rush to the stream.

Linesides on the Fly (basic)
Chasing stripers, white bass and hybrids is a great way to hone your fly-fishing skills.

Cleaning Your Wild Turkey (basic)
Step-by-step instructions for cleaning your turkey.

Drop Shot Rigging (basic)
Learn when, where and how to fish a drop shot rig.

Texas Rig (basic)
When, where and how to fish a Texas Rig.

Introduction to Handloading (basic)
You can produce better ammunition at a lower cost by handloading. All it takes is some fairly simple tools and a bit of your time.

Pointer Puppy Play (basic)
Before you begin your pup's formal training sessions, build a bond through play.

After Antlers (basic)
Shed hunting is a growing craze. Not only is it a great way to study deer habits and habitat, it's also a great way to foster interest in the outdoors for future generations.

Loop Finish (basic)
Learn to whip finish your flies using the loop finish.

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