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INFOGRAPHIC: Hunting's Impact on the Economy
Did you know that hunting's $38.3 billion economic impact in 2011 was more than Google's annual revenue? Hunting has a huge impact on the American economy. This infographic provides a look at just how big that impact is.
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Learn Proper Bolt Manipulation
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In this North American Hunter video, Darrell Holland of Holland's Long Range Shooting School demonstrates how to cycle the bolt on your rifle while keeping your head on the stock and the game animal in the field of view of your scope, making possible a fast, accurate follow-up shot if needed.
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Handgunning: Why Focus the Front Sight?
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Improve your handgun shooting speed and accuracy by focusing on the front sight and mastering the flash sight picture. Peter Lessler explains how.
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1 Million Apprentice Hunters!
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The Families Afield program has reached a major milestone by helping introduce more than 1 million newcomers to hunting, many via an apprentice hunting license that allows a novice to try hunting with a mentor before completing a hunter education course. The program's call to action is this: If your state offers an apprentice hunting license, make it a point to bring a newcomer along this hunting season; or if you've never gone hunting before, seek out a mentor and give it a try.
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The Secret to Breaking True Pairs
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In this sporting clays tip, Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools shows you how to shoot challenging true pair targets. Stressing his mantra that "the hands will always follow the eyes," Gil discusses break points and minimizing gun movement so that you can consistently break both targets.
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Survey for Target Shooters and Hunters
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Hunters and target shooters can take this 10-minute survey to help hunting agencies and sportsmen's groups to protect and enhance hunting and shooting opportunities. Also, your participation in this bi-monthly survey will help the industry develop new products and improve services. Your name, e-mail address or individual responses will never be released to anyone for any purpose. All participants have a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards to a sporting-goods retailer of their choice. To learn more,enter here.
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Getting New Shooters to The Range
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Champion pistol shooter Doug Koenig offers advice on how to introduce newcomers to the shooting sports. High on the list is making sure the newbie has a safe, fun and enjoyable first experience.
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Get Your Dog Ready for Hunting Season
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Professional dog trainer Bev Millheim offers advice on training a young dog for its first hunting season. Though the tips are focused on retrievers, they can be applied to any breed.
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COLLECTOR'S CORNER
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What Happened to the 16 Gauge Shotgun?
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Many say the 16 is the most logical of all the shotgun gauges. Its bore diameter is .662-inch, almost exactly two-thirds of an inch. A 16-gauge lead ball weighs exactly an ounce. An ounce of shot in a true 16-gauge bore creates a shot column of perfect dimensions for a good pattern. So why did the 16 slip by the wayside?
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