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‘Our net is not big enough for this.’ Father and son’s giant muskie is an unofficial Vermont record

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks This June marks the 14th consecutive year Josh Gagne and his father James have fished LCI Father’s Day Derby On Lake Champlain. The two Vermonters almost had to break tradition when they completed their boat two weeks before the tournament. But

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Leupold Pro Team’s Ampuero Releases Marco Polo Bowhunting Film

pedro ampuer A movie has just been released that most bowlers would like to watch. “Marco Polo: Bowhunting the Impossible” dropped on YouTube on June 7 after premiering in Madrid on June 4, and it’s reportedly the first-ever filmed spot-and-stock bowhunt documentary on Marco Polo sheep. Three years from first expedition to final edit. Ampuero,

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The most beautiful 28 miles in Oregon: don’t miss this weekend backpacking trip

For those of us who work 9-5 jobs, it’s hard enough to do a big hike like the Pacific Crest Trail. Weekends and holidays are the best opportunities for us to get out there, hit the trails, and explore the backcountry. However, not all weekend itineraries are created equal, and on a recent 96-mile backpacking

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Honest HUK Sandbar Dress review: Teenage daughter’s test

Wesley Littlefield 06.30.26 When my teenage daughter saw HUK Sandbar DressHe just had to have it. However, after wearing it for the past few months, she won’t be buying another one for several important reasons. As you continue reading this honest HUK Sandbar Dress review, you’ll find out if this outdoor dress is right for

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Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 2

Competitors put everything on the line in the final climbing competition, then traded rock boots for ski boots as athletes competed for $40,000 in cash. listen to this articleHear Published June 29, 2026 01:44 pm The only way to determine the best mountain athlete? Head-to-head competition in the top mountain sports: rock climbing, backcountry skiing

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Okuma Fishing Tackle celebrates 40 years

okuma fishing tackleA global leader in the fishing industry, celebrating 40 years of fishing tackle. Started as a specialized machining workshop in Taichung, Taiwan in 1986, Okuma has since become a top tier tackle brand, used for some of the toughest sportfish around the world. Creating deep symbiotic partnerships globally, translating accurate market insights into

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Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 1

climb. Skiing. Mountain biking. Can one athlete dominate them all? The competition begins in the first episode of Season 2. listen to this articleHear Published June 29, 2026 01:44 pm How do you determine the best athlete in any sport? No doubt head-to-head competition. But until recently, there was no such thing for all-around mountain

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Eastern vs Western National Parks: Which Are Better?

Updated June 29, 2026 03:21 pm Let me start off by saying that this is not a competition. All our national parks are amazing and no park is better than another. It’s like being a parent and someone asking you to choose a favorite. No child is better than another, they are just different. At

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The 48 Best Fourth of July Archery Deals: Arrows, Sights, Broadheads, Targets, Bows & More

Scott Einsman is Outdoor Life’s gear editor. He oversees the gear team of editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two bird dogs.

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TRCP launches petition for equitable menhaden quota allocation

but people Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Fishermen are fighting to help the Atlantic menhaden situation and the mid-Atlantic ecosystem. TRCP has started a new petition Attempt to establish a more balanced allocation of Atlantic menhaden catch quotas when the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) considers reallocation this November. While the potential overharvest of Atlantic

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