MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Hogzilla is being made into a horror movie. But the sequel may be even bigger: Meet Monster Pig. An 11-year-old boy used a pistol to kill a wild hog his father says weighed a staggering 1,051 pounds and measured 9 feet 4, from the tip of its snout to the base of its tail. Think hams as big as car tires.



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Two basic types of rods dominate fishing - baitcasting and spinning. The selection of either is driven by the choice of reel, and that is driven by specific techniques as well as targeted species. The species of fish that you are going to target will have a major impact on the selection process. For larger species, many anglers prefer the baitcasting option.



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It's just a few hours drive from Seattle, but the Olympic Peninsula feels like a completely different world. The most northwestern corner of the United States has peaks of nearly 8000 feet right next to temperate rain forests that see 140 inches of rain every year. Eight kinds of plants and 15 kinds of animals are found exclusively on the peninsula. Outdoor adventures, such as hiking, camping, fishing and boating abound, as do the opportunity to experience the region's Native American cultures, quaint towns and unique sights.

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Moose hunters are an odd lot, they require the patience of a saint, legs of an experienced trekker and a keen sense of direction. This article seeks to demystify moose hunting from my experience hunting moose in Alaska. While Alaskan moose (acles alces gigas) are a bit different than those found in other regions , the ideas presented here should apply to those hunting other moose species (alces alces americana, alces alces shirasi, and acles acles andersoni) in places like Washington, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Maine, and some of the Canadian Provinces.

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Are you ready for a great season of Salmon fishing? Well for those of you who aren't, this is a must read, as it has some great comprehensive looks at Salmon spinning tackle. For those of you who are, then you know that a fishermans learning is never done, so I guess read it anyway!

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Here is the trick to a very good steak over a camp fire.

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Fact.

Someone, somewhere and within the next few years, will hunt and kill a new world record typical whitetail buck.

If you are a whitetail hunter yourself, there is the possibility it could be you. Far-fetched as that may seem, the fact remains, someone will do it, so why couldn't it be you? Let's say for argument's sake that you do end up being the lucky hunter to kill the new world's record buck, would you know what to do?


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Weather. Ain’t it grand?

Getting out there and into the arms of Ma Nature … finding a camp spot, taking a hike, launching your canoe or boat to do a little fishing, playing a round of golf …

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