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COVID-19 deprives Las Vegas of a major outdoor convention

On October 30, the National Shooting Sports Foundation announced its decision to cancel the 2021 edition of the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show.

Wild turkey season set to open in Nevada

If you haven’t had the opportunity to hunt wild turkeys, it is something you should consider putting on your bucket list. The meat from a wild turkey has a rich flavor.

Persistence pays with catch of largemouth bass at Lake Mead

As my friends worked their way east along the rocky shoreline, I turned my attention to smallmouth and largemouth bass and began working my way to the west.

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Nesbitt Lake offers many fishing experiences

When it comes to picking an outdoor destination, many of us tend to focus on places with the most amenities or the largest number of positive internet reviews.

Opening day is still like Christmas morning for hunters

Whether one is looking for an elk, antelope or mule deer, there is something special about a hunting season’s opening day. Something hunters look forward to experiencing from the moment they learn they have drawn a big-game tag.

Tips to hook novice anglers both young and old

Though outdoor types can sometimes respond a little curmudgeonly to a request to teach others, the reality is most of us enjoy sharing our passions with those who are truly interested and willing to listen.

Rifles’ simplicity triggers nostalgia

When it comes to firearms, I have a thing for guns with a little bit of history behind them.

Hunting tragedies show need for safety refresher

Statistically speaking, hunting is near the top of the list when it comes to safest recreational pursuits. According to a report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, hunting with firearms holds the third position on the top 10 list of safest activities, right between the high-adrenaline sports of billiards and bowling.

Grandma’s lesson: Keep it simple

Grandma cut a piece of fishing line from its spool and tied one end to the small end of willow rod. To the other end of the line, she tied a hook and then placed a split shot sinker a foot or so above that. Then we walked down the bank to a brushy area where she schooled me in the art of simple fishing.

Time to comment on use of public lands

The National Park Service is asking for comments to help determine future management and planning decisions for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Hunting stories season this game recipe book

Dan Simmons, of Pahrump, combines 137 wild game recipes with outdoor adventure stories in his book “Sportsman’s Quest.”

Christmas gift suggestions for anglers

With Christmas just around the corner, some of you might be pondering gift ideas for that angler in your life. This sometimes can be a frustrating task because anglers who have been around awhile can be picky about the baits or tackle they use, and those who are new to the sport might not yet have an idea of what they might want. Either way, you can’t go wrong by placing a new fishing rod under the tree.