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Dumb Poacher Stories: Sept. 2012 Edition

Different seasons have opened around the country, and the rest of the fall and winter seasons are just around the corner.

Know-How: Treestand Maintenance

Treestands, like other pieces of equipment, need some “winterizing” treatment. Before storing your stands, inspect them for these signs of wear and tear.

How to Poop in the Woods

Bears do it, and spend enough time in the woods, so will you. When that urge hits, here are a few tips for doing what comes naturally.

Tested: Modern Reloading Powders for the .30-30 Win.

Handloading for Grandpa's old .30-30 can greatly improve it's effective range. Here's why it's worthwhile, and how to go about it.

Tested: Savage Arms B22 Precision

Renowned for its high-performance, moderately priced rifles, Savage’s B22 Precision rimfire could be the best .22 LR the company has debuted to-date. Simply put, it exudes accuracy in spades, yet is surprisingly affordable.

Why You Should Test Run Your Fall Hunting Camp This Summer

The night before opening day is too late to learn that you’re missing tent poles or the moths ate holes in your sleeping bags. And opening day is too late to learn you've picked a game unit with more hunters than game. Best do a test-run.

NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum

Enhanced emphasis on a long-time NRA priority is marshaling the resources, creative solutions and the muscle necessary to ensure hunters meet the challenges of a new century.

First Light: Going to Pot

Illegal marijuana ‘grows’ are sprouting up on public wildlands.

Turkey Gear of the Pros

What shotgun, choke, and shotshell combinations do well-known outdoor personalities use? Read on.

How to Protect Taxidermy from Insect Infestation

Hunters preserve a lifetime of memories in taxidermy, so when those memories are threatened by insect infestation it’s cause for concern. Here’s what to do if you see little critters flying around your mounts.

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