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From politics to the X-Files it seems we constantly face situations so absurd that they could not have developed by chance. The scope, subtlety, and unlikeness seem to suggest predetermined intervention. A grand plan so flawless it would be undetectable if I hadn’t witnessed it myself. Would you believe that all hunters are actually expected […]
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Read MoreWhen I was growing up, I learned that birds had an even keener color sense than mine; but it was widely held that deer, dogs, and lower mammals were all completely color-blind. Now science has proven that this is simply not true. Neither deer, nor our canine friends live in a black-and-white world, but instead […]
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Read MoreBy Wayne Jones, New York State Hunter Education Administrator ORANGE NOT AS POPULAR THESE DAYSFor years, hunter orange clothing has been just as much a part of hunting equipment as your rifle, shotgun or hunting boots. However, according to recent observations and at least one survey, this is changing wherever orange is not required by […]
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Read MoreThe following article is the result of a formal study recently completed by senior graduate students at the Southern California College of Optometry and supervised by professor, Dr. Walter Chase, a renowned authority on visual reception. The study was designed to determine scientifically if there is a difference in the detectability and visibility, by human […]
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Read MoreThough deer are not completely color blind, they are nearly so. However, it is still important to match the habitat in camouflage color and pattern. What the deer don’t see in hue, they can see in tonal contrast. A bright green and an olive drab look as different to a deer as they do to […]
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Read MoreThe ultimate quick and quiet and reliable emergency firearm-cleaning rod has arrived. TheRapid Rod™ has been especially designed to remove barrel obstructions during the hunt and for field cleaning your firearms under adverse conditions. Rapid Rod is the lightest and easiest to use cleaning rod made today. With a collapsed size of 4 1/2″ long […]
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Read MoreObviously there are many times when quality does not count, or it can be easily determined, or is assured by other circumstances. The astute buyer will be aware of these opportunities to save and will likely take full advantage of them. Often the consequences of poor quality will be limited to the utility or failure […]
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Read MoreUsing a totally residue free detergent (RFD) and a new high efficiency (HE) washer it is possible to restore your favorite high tech clothing and gear to better-than-new performance. But don’t expect your favorite sporting goods retailer to pressure you to explore the ultimate frontier of environmental stewardship. How many waterproof breathable tops and bottoms […]
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Read MoreRecycling v. Restoration: Saving time? Saving Money? Saving resources? Recycling sounds like the perfect solution. The more the better? Recycle as soon as possible? Not so fast. An article of clothing or footwear, like most other goods we use, is likely to be replaced when it is recycled. The concept of recycling gives comfort to […]
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