The Outdoor Wire, which started in 2000, is the daily news outlet of record for the outdoor industry. Quite simply, we bring the outdoors to you. #TOW

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Need a good book to sit by the fireside with? Paul R. Howe's "Leadership and Training for the Fight: Using Special Operations Principles to Succeed in Law Enforcement, Business, and War" offers a lot of practical insight. #life #outdoors #books ➡️ bit.ly/2H1V1hJ
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The only two things you can control in a confrontation is what you do, and the speed at which you perform. But do you ever practice developing speed and accuracy? If no, then you should. #TOW #firearms #outdoors #guns ➡️ bit.ly/2SW4Dx1
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Anyone who has ever gone fishing likely has a story to tell. And, we know, the fish gets larger with every telling. How about sharing it with the FISHstory Citizen Science Project. @the_zooniverse #fishing ➡️ bit.ly/3jZsV5b
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Photographing a bird in flight is already a difficult proposition. Adding difficult conditions to the mix only heightens the difficulty. But here are some helpful tips. #birding #photography #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/315vIlH
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Clothes, they say, can make the man or woman. In this instance, they may also make the hunter. Roger Phillips, of @idfg, explains. #TOW #outdoors #hunting ➡️ bit.ly/34QCDAl
There is a lot to be said for IRL experiences, even if the experience is just walking the aisles of your local retailers. It might even prove to be a cathartic exercise amid this pandemic. #IRL #TOW #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/313cYTX
Tiger McKee, director of @ShootriteTiger Firearms Academy, addresses some of the most common issues he see when teaching groups. So, it's likely we can all work on. #TOW #firearms #guns #instruction ➡️ bit.ly/2Zn5WbS

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Your first consideration when pondering whether or not to buy a new piece of kit — holster, optics, firearm — should be application. What need are you expecting this gear to fill? Application dictates what you need. #TOW #firearms #outdoors #guns ➡️ bit.ly/2RaRqiV
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While it might not sound traditional, trout and redfish can be caught with plastics. Here are some tips: #TOW #fishing #anglers ➡️ bit.ly/2Zn7mDr
These times we are living in certainly are strange. And they are making even the most rational of us start to "bug out" a little. But before heading out into the wilderness, think about staying put and riding it out. #TOW #outdoors #pandemic ➡️ bit.ly/3m5r1kJ
Ever watch a hummingbird flap its wings? It's like one fast blur. Now trying to capture the action on camera. Not easy, but here are some tips that should help the process. #TOW #birds #photography ➡️ bit.ly/2FfAhC2
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Regardless of the situation, any use of a firearm is predicated on fundamentals. Ask yourself a question, did your last practice session include fundamentals such as moving? #TOW #tactical #guns #firearms ➡️ bit.ly/3mbBuvg
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We live in a world of growing specialization. As anglers, we even tend to label ourselves to a particular type of fish, be it bass, trout, fly, big-water ... whatever. But aren't we depriving ourselves some of the enjoyment? #TOW #fishing #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/327paE8
Carbon Unwind, a new sleep and meditation app by @CarbonTV, launches. Company president @juliemcqueen speaks with The Archery Wire about the app that will appeal to those who love the outdoors. #TOW #archery #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/3h8a7yj
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Labor Day has passed and the pandemic is still with us. So now is a good time to take stock of some of the seemingly random rules that have become part of our “new abnormal.” #TOW #COVID-19 #pandemic #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/3mbr1js

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Hey, just a reminder that September is Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month. And if you are saying "Huh, what is that?", well here you go ... ➡️ bit.ly/2ENv5FD

There are few things better in outdoor gear than a watch that can withstand water. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association 5400 series of watches fit that bill. #TOW #fishing #outdoors ➡️ bit.ly/3h7xid5
To become more efficient and effective in your firearm usage, try creating a comparative standard that will allow you to improve on weaknesses. #TOW #shooting #guns #firearms ➡️ bit.ly/320pCCR
Is fall turkey hunting a thing of the past? What are your thoughts? Let us know. ➡️ bit.ly/34hsjma
The tendency is to think Instagram is just a great place to show in the moment happenings, but it can be used strategically to be more searchable and functional. The Archery Wire offers a few tips. #TOW #socialmedia @instagram ➡️ bit.ly/3h6Xbtv