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I Was Floating One of the West’s Great Trout Rivers. Then the Governor Dropped in on His Helicopter

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “Float to Wild Trout,” appeared in the August 1987 issue of Outdoor Life. For the last mile or so, I have been sitting relaxed with the canoe paddle across my lap, lulled by the stunning mountain scenery all around. A mule deer doe and fawn that have been drinking at the water’s edge bound away as we approach. We are gliding down the Smith River, a wild and pure wilderness wa­terway in west-central Montana. In a lifetime of exploring and floating Western rivers, I’ve…

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Ukraine Confirms U.S. Military Aid Has Resumed

Ukraine’s current ruler, Volodymyr Zelensky, has officially confirmed that the United States has resumed its military assistance to the war-torn country. “We have received political signals at the highest level, good signals, including from the United States and from our European friends. According to all reports, aid shipments have been restored,” Zelensky said in his daily video message on Friday. Reuters and Newsweek both reported earlier this week that Trump plans to use the Presidential Drawdown Authority to authorize a new aid package potentially worth $300 million, which may include Patriot air defense missiles. The president teased a major statement on…

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Nights Were the Only Time My Dad Had to Himself. He Took Me Fishing Anyway

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “Nights of Passage,” appeared in the July 1993 issue of Outdoor Life. During the summer nights of my childhood, the largemouth bass that had been driven into hiding all day were on patrol and hungry. If you stood on the shore in the night and listened beyond the racket of belching frogs and chirping tree insects you could sometimes hear the bass feeding. Explosions. Small creatures were dying out there. My father was a solitary angler. He had no tolerance for companions who talked…

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Vortex Defender-ST Review: Built for Real-World Use

Vortex, an employee-owned company based in Wisconsin, has built a dedicated following in the shooting community. Their VIP warranty is the best in the industry, complemented by excellent customer service. I own several of their products and have no complaints about their quality or ability to withstand hard use in the field. Recently, I was looking to add an optic to my P320 X-ten. After shopping around, I decided on the Defender-ST. One of Vortex’s newer offerings is optimized for the rigors of duty or EDC at a very cost-effective MSRP. TL;DR: The Vortex Defender-ST handled 700 rounds, freezing temps,…

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