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Launching the New Year: ................................................................................................................... Dec. 21• Planning your 2017 Canadian and Western big game hunting trips✤ Cleveland Outdoor Adventure Show — I-X Center, Cleveland, OH (1/13-1/15)✤ Cincinnati Hunting & Fishing Show — Cincinnati Convention Center, OH (1/20-1/22)

Jan. 20 Issue 2

The Heart of Hard Water: ......................................................................................................................Jan. 6• Gun talk: Backwoods sidearms tutorial, plus state-by-state permit to carry rules• Tungsten ice jigs: versatile, non-toxic, ragingly effective, and sonar-friendly• Why would I purchase a $100 ice fishing rod✤ Northeast Ohio Sportsmans Show — Mt. Hope Event Center, Millersburg, OH (1/19-1/21)

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Feb. 3Issue 3

Cylinder Index Issue: ............................................................................................................................Jan. 20• The Outdoor News Product Review: Roundup of new boat motors and trolling motors for 2017• The Outdoor Steward: First call for land management help - federal and state agencies✤ Columbus Fishing Expo - Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH (2/10-2/12)

Feb. 17 Issue 4

Great New Boats for 2017: ....................................................................................................................Feb. 3• The Outdoor News Product Review: A look at new fishing watercraft for 2017• All the rage: Fishing kayaks taking angling world by storm

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New Turkey Gear 2017: ......................................................................................................................Feb. 17• Field of dreams: Incredible setups that work for spring gobblers• Indoor shooting range etiquette: handguns and beyond• Back to basics: Lure colors. Which color when and why

March 17 Issue 6

Wood Duck Challenge: .....................................................................................................................March 3• Outdoor Steward: Investing in a trail and all-around land management mower• Latest and greatest features on a modern fishing sonar unit• Newest craze: What’s an airbow and should I consider buying one?✤ Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo - Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH (3/17-3/19)

March 31Issue 7

Managing Big Fish Special:.............................................................................................................March 17• The Outdoor News Product Review: New fishing line• Which fishing line when? Choosing from the many styles of feature-loaded lines• Bass’n Plan: Results from the 2017 Bassmaster Classic

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Issue Date Ad Copy/Space DeadlineApril 14 Issue 8

Spring Deer Break: ..........................................................................................................................March 31• New hunting products from 2017 SHOT, ATA shows• Outdoor Steward: We want a shrubbery. A look at shrubs to benefit wildlife• Last-minute sighting-in of that deadly gobbler gun

April 28Issue 9

Food Plots and Cool Tools: ............................................................................................................... April 14• Outdoor Steward: Airguns and other tools for controlling chipmunks, exotic trash birds• What I learned at a concealed carry class• The Outdoor News Product Review: Sorting out the latest and greatest rods and reels

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Techno Angler: What’s New in Lures ..............................................................................................April 28• Beyond auto mode: Setting up your sonar unit properly• Outfitting an angling kayak with modern, functional gadgets• Fly-fishing - 1x through 12x - Which rod when?

May 26Issue 11

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017: ........................................................................................................... May 12• Gift ideas for the fabulous sporting dad • Muskies (and big pike) by fly rod

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Hawgin’ Time: .................................................................................................................................... May 25• Bombing tactics for soft-water walleyes• Bass’n Plan: Top concepts for open water 2017• Get a load of them snappers ... dealing with big turtles

June 23 Issue 13

Spinnerbait Special 2017: ..................................................................................................................... June 9• Exploring this all-American, patriotic, versatile, multi-species lure• Avoiding ticks: high-tech quality clothing and repellants• Hook buyer’s guide: sizes, quality, and chemical treated vs. regular

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Issue Date Ad Copy/Space DeadlineJuly 7Issue 14

Those Great Lakes!: ............................................................................................................................ June 23• Booking a Lake Michigan charter for coldwater species• Beyond trout and salmon: Other top species on the greatest of lakes• Blank check: Building the ultimate compound bow setup

July 21 Issue 15

Summer Shooters Clinic: ...................................................................................................................... July 7• Firearms bling-bling: Tricking out your AR-15• Building your ultimate long-range rifle for big game hunting• New smartphone apps for in the field or on the water

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Fall Afield Success Starts Now!: .......................................................................................................... July 21• Outdoor Steward: Soil tested, wildlife approved. Interpreting a soil test• New, unusual, or otherwise interesting live bait options• Gearing up for the growing sport of bowfishing✤ Deerassic Classic - Nat’l Whitetail Deer Education Center, Cambridge, OH (8/4-8/5)

Aug. 18 Issue 17

Dog Training Season Preview:..............................................................................................................Aug. 4• Puppy love: Get control of your future hunting dog now• A history of hounds: How many dog breeds are linked to hunting?• Going the distance: Extending your effective archery shooting range

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The Archer - Bowhunting 2017: ........................................................................................................ Aug. 18•The latest and greatest in compounds and crossbows for 2017• Reports from ICAST 2017• The Outdoor News Product Review: New bowhunting accessories• Small-scale goose man: Outfitting for quick, early-season Canada goose hunting

Sept. 15 Issue 19

Taking Optics to the Next Level: ....................................................................................................... Aug. 31• Handgunning: Popular calibers for target, personal protection, law enforcement• Perfect pairing: Choosing the right scope - whitetails vs. western vs. heavy caliber• New dog training tools and gear for hunting with your canine• Scope options for the AR-15 platform rifle• Fall turkey preview, plus spring 2018 turkey application deadlines

Sept. 29Issue 20

ATVs 2017: ........................................................................................................................................Sept. 15• Profiling the latest machines in the Great American quad marketplace• Small caliber rifles for rabbits, squirrels and varmints• Hanging in the balance: Stabilizing your bow for more confident shooting• Home at your range: Building a personal archery range - target styles, safety considerations

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Oct. 13 Issue 21

Prime Time Hunting: .........................................................................................................................Sept. 29• Selecting a wing-shooting shotgun - more bang for your buck• Game-changers afield: Five tactics to up your waterfowling odds• Options and tactics: Honing your fall trail camera strategy • Firearms storage: Gun safes and other modern units

Oct. 27Issue 22

For When the Snow Flies: ..................................................................................................................Oct. 13• Winter boat storage rules and tips• Choosing a practical, quality winter predator hunting rifle• Ohio’s firearms deer season preview

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Nov. 10Issue 23

Wild Game Cooking Special: .............................................................................................................Oct. 27• Buying and tricking out a grill for wild game cooking• 101 (well, maybe 21) things to do with your deer• Full-featured smokepoles - balanced, lightweight, easy to use, plus top performance• Cape Unfear: Proper handling tips to ensure a quality deer mount

Nov. 24Issue 24

Winter Is Here!: ................................................................................................................................. Nov. 10• The Outdoor News Product Review: Ice primer: New augers, shelters, heaters, and sleds• The techno ice man: Fully outfitted electronics for the hard water• PVC hunting projects: Build your own bow stand or archery target stand

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Issue Date Ad Copy/Space DeadlineDec. 8 Issue 25

Christmas Gifts: ................................................................................................................................. Nov. 24• The Outdoor News Product Review: New ice tackle, rods, reels, tip-ups, and lures• Great holiday gift ideas• Youth trap shooting: An update on this growing sport/phenomenon

Dec. 22 Issue 26

Happy New Year!: ................................................................................................................................. Dec. 8• Setting up an efficient gun-cleaning situation room• Ohio Youth Writing Contest winners• Pick of the ice-angling class: Finding the big boys in those under-ice schools