Articles written by Laurie Lee Dovey

Public, indoor shooting ranges complemented by retail sales operations are rare in Pittsburgh, Pa. Two ranges southeast of town offer excellent facilities.

Feb 10, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

The number of hunters and anglers in the U.S. is often erroneously reported. Here are the most reliable numbers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Feb 3, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Understand vehicle weight, preventive actions and towing capacity and add extras to the cooling system to save thousands of dollars and days of downtime.

Feb 3, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Cabela's sells fishing tackle, hunting and camping equipment, and more. Its history is a fascinating story of a kitchen-based-business turned mega success.

Feb 1, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Women's hunting, fishing, shooting and outdoor educational programs help ladies get a solid and safe start in the sports. Here's a look at some of the best.

Jan 31, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Hurricane Katrina devastated oak trees along Biloxi's coastline. Two chainsaw artists turned the dead trees into inspiring, wildlife, chainsaw sculptures.

Jan 30, 2011 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Sports and outdoor recreation play an enormous role in helping seriously wounded veterans help themselves. Sports are life saving and quality-of-life changing.

Nov 22, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Brownells is the world's largest gunsmithing tools and firearms parts, accessories and specialty equipment supplier in the world.

Nov 11, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Competitive college students who are outdoor minded can represent their schools, win scholarships and a national championship as recognized bass fishing athletes.

Nov 11, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Some hearing protection devices for hunters offer hearing protection alone, while other models offer protection with amplification. Find out what's best.

Mar 31, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Twenty-five years ago, women wore men's hunting apparel. Fifteen years ago, a few items were available that fit women's bodies. Today, all women can hunt comfortably.

Mar 21, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Finally, hand-held GPS units, like Bushnell's Backtrack and Garmin' s eTrex, offer what sportsmen asked for decades ago - a simple arrow showing the way home.

Mar 20, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Few public hunting areas offer on-site lodging, productive hunting sites change and hunting with outfitters can be expensive. So, consider a recreational vehicle.

Mar 19, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Camouflage is biological and as old as the relationship between predator and prey. Animals, birds, reptiles and man all rely on camouflage for protection.

Mar 14, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Toxey Haas is one of the kings of modern camouflage. He's one of a trio of men whose creativity and hunting prowess have changed the sport and hunting fashion forever.

Mar 13, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Shooting a great hunting video requires a commitment to filming, practice with video equipment, using proven video tactics and filming with a buddy.

Mar 13, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Hyperthermia poses a serious health threat to anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn to Identify warning signs, combat the ailments and treat mild cases.

Mar 13, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

In the late 1970s, Jim Crumley used military-style camouflage when hunting. He felt camo could be more effective if the pattern matched his hunting habit.

Mar 7, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

When life hangs in the balance, the strength to survive often comes from the strangest places.

Mar 6, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey

Become familiar with the wide range of terms used to describe binocular features and technology to making a smart purchase and better understand how these optics work.

Mar 6, 2009 - Laurie Lee Dovey