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On Location: Overland Expo Mountain West
Exploring the TransAmerica Trail
Get Out There on the TransAmerica Trail
Canyons and Cliffs on the TransAmerica Trail
Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Fun on the TransAmerica Trail
Masters of Craft: Lonely Mountain Skis
Top Overlanding Gear Upgrades
On Location: Overland Expo PNW
Overlanding Tips & Tricks
On Location: Overland Expo West
The Arkansas Adventure Series: Buffalo National River
The Arkansas Adventure Series: Devil’s Den State Park
The Arkansas Adventure Series: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
The Arkansas Adventure Series: Bentonville
How to Eat Like a Yellowstone Grizzly Bear
Celebrating the Defender Service Awards
Masters of Craft: Fly-Fishing
Linville-Central Rescue Squad Is Keeping Its Community Safe
Learn to Bird-Watch
How to do it, why it matters, and where to find birds
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A few months ago, Swarovski Optik’s Ben Lizdas and Wes Siler got in an argument about who contributes more to bird conservation: bird hunters or birdwatchers. Arguing on behalf of the hunters, Siler told Lizdas to come convince him otherwise. And here we are. Enlisting the help of renowned wildlife guide Forrest Rowland, Siler and Lizdas visit the private ranch Landtrust, where they watch sage grouse and golden eagles interacting in a relationship that helps preserve the entire western ecosystem. And they show you how you can do the same thing.
Bird-Watching Gear Wes Recommends:
- Binoculars: Swarovski NL Pure 10×42
- Spotting Scope: Swarovski ATX 95
- Bird Identification App: Merlin
