4 Ways to Reduce Felt Recoil

By North American Outdoors | September 30, 2022
A woman holding onto a gun while another person holds it.

Instructors must assist students with issues like recoil so they receive the proper training they are expecting.  As an NRA Firearm Training Instructor, I deal with a lot of issues among my students. Some students must get over their fear of guns, while others need to get over the disinformation they hear from the media regarding gun…

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5 Things To Do When Being Checked by a Game Warden

By North American Outdoors | September 15, 2022
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Here’s what you can do to set the right tone and help make sure your encounter is a friendly one. There is a specialized law enforcement department that has the sole responsibility of protecting our natural resources. Collectively referred to as game wardens or conservation police officers, these men and women are the ones who interact…

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What Is a Baited Field? 

By North American Outdoors | September 12, 2022
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Confused about this aspect of migratory bird hunting? You’re not alone. Read on to understand the nuances—and how to stay legal—in your pursuit of birds this fall. What is baiting and what is considered a baited field? These are the most common questions I get from migratory bird hunters. The first thing you must remember…

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5 Basic Bird Season Musts – and Must Nots

By North American Outdoors | September 8, 2022
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It is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the species being hunted. Migratory bird hunting has more than its share of the laws. Anyone who has ever been bird hunting knows how complicated the rules and regulations are. It is the responsibility of every hunter to know the laws regulating the…

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