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Outdoor Recreation
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Outdoor Recreation: Skills, Safety and Gear Basics
A practical hub on outdoor recreation safety: plan your trip, carry core gear, stay bear-aware, read the weather and know…
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The Seven Leave No Trace Principles in Practice
A practical walk through the seven Leave No Trace principles, with the habits that matter most on a fishing trip:…
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Wading Safely: Currents, Footing and Staff Use
A practical guide to river wading safety: reading currents and flow numbers, moving without falling, and using a staff, belt…
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Do Polarized Sunglasses Help You See Fish?
Polarized lenses cut reflected glare so you can see into the water, but they are not automatic UV protection. Here…
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Wading Boots: Felt, Rubber and Fit Considerations
Felt or rubber, studs or none, and how to size for your waders: a practical guide to choosing wading boots,…
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Layering Clothing for Changing Weather Outdoors
A practical guide to the three-layer system for changing weather, with fabric choices, waterproof ratings and notes for fly anglers.
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Catch and Release: Handling Fish to Improve Survival
Practical catch and release fishing tips drawn from agency guidance and research: watch water temperature, shorten the fight, keep fish…
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Bear Safety on Trails and Rivers
Practical bear safety for anglers and hikers, drawn from Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, the US National Park Service and Alaska…