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    shanemerrick

    Shane is a former Army Ranger who turned his survival training and field skills into a successful outdoor writing career. He specializes in backcountry hunting tactics, wilderness navigation, and gear testing in extreme conditions. His straightforward, no-nonsense advice comes from years of real-world experience in remote hunting territories.

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