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Are Blue Laws Hurting Hunting Retention and Participation?

Sep 15, 2019 | 0 |

Should blue laws affecting hunting be repealed? Sunday hunting bans still affect hunters in many parts of the country. Slowly but surely however, that seems to be changing with Sunday hunting bills often waiting approval in many states. But should the day of the week matter when it comes to hunting? Or do they limit hunting opportunities?

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Last Frame: Gotcha!

Sep 11, 2019 | 0 |

“Every April, I run back-to-back safaris to Tanzania,” explains Russ Burden. “One of my favorite locations is the Ngorongoro Conservation…

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Hunters Helping The Hungry Needs Your Help

Sep 10, 2019 | 0 |

Dollars. Your dollars. That’s what’s urgently needed to keep the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program going and to greatly assist those in need of a good meal and valuable protein. Funds in HHH are extremely low right now. In fact, the total amount of tax-deductible cash donations received are even 34 percent below last …

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5 Ways to Actually Make a Difference in Conservation This Hunting Season

Sep 7, 2019 | 0 |

Does hunting help conservation efforts? It does if you dedicate yourself to doing these things this season. We hear all the time about how hunting is more than an American tradition. It helps aid in wildlife management and wildlife conservation. But have you ever stopped to think about what exactly those things mean? If you

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Wide Open Spaces Fan Video: Young Hunter Bags First Harvest

Sep 3, 2019 | 0 |

oembed rumble video here This is what hunting is about; thanks to Allen B. for sending us the clip. When you see videos of young hunters like this, you can rest assured there are trustworthy outdoorsmen and women who are doing their part to pass on the love for the hunting heritage to youth hunters.

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Unveils New Brand Logo

Aug 28, 2019 | 0 |

Here’s the new logo for the updated Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation brand identifier. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the nation’s leading conservation organization for the betterment of elk populations and habitat, has released the new look for the 35-year-old brand. The logo features a tweaked and refined elk figure profile, which has become their signature

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Busch Beer Launches the Big Buck Hunter Permit Benefiting Wildlife Conservation

Aug 27, 2019 | 0 |

Courtesy of Busch

Busch is doing its part to promote hunting protect our wildlife. As hunting participation continues its steady decline, wildlife agencies are becoming desperate for new strategies to recruit hunters. More than 60 percent of all wildlife conservation funding comes from hunting stamps and permits, so the more people go out and hunt, the more money

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16 Tips For Mentoring New Nebraska Hunters

Aug 27, 2019 | 0 |

One of the most amazing experiences in the hunting lifestyle is taking a new hunter to the field repetitively. I have mentored new hunters for some time and encourage any of you who hunt to join our cadre. Mentoring apprentice hunters should start with our own family or friend networks, however, be on the lookout …

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All They Need Is Access To Land

Aug 21, 2019 | 0 |

Everything is in place, isn’t it? Fully vetted, trained mentors/experienced bowhunters with transportation, check. Permission from parents or guardians for youth to participate, check. Young mentees who’ve successfully completed the Nebraska bowhunter education course and met the other requirements, check. The necessary equipment, check. Shooting proficiency on the target range, check. Wait, are we missing …

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For the First Time in a Century, Alabama Will See a Sandhill Crane Hunting Season

Aug 9, 2019 | 0 |

This year marks the first time in 103 years that Alabamians will have an opportunity to hunt sandhill cranes. This December and January, hunters in Alabama will have their first chance to hunt an official sandhill crane season in over 100 years, says the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Alabama will be the

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What Species Can You Hunt in New Zealand?

Aug 4, 2019 | 0 |

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It’s a dream for many hunters, but what animals can you hunt in New Zealand? The answer is, quite the variety. Situated in the South Pacific, New Zealand is a beautiful place for a hunting trip. The two main parts of the country are split up into what they call the North and South Islands. Both

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Getting Permission To Hunt On Private Land in Nebraska

Jul 28, 2019 | 0 |

Maybe it’s because I am a lifelong Nebraskan with deep farm roots. Maybe it’s because I am a person with an outgoing, assertive personality who thoroughly enjoys interacting with people. Maybe it’s because of what I do for living and my employer. Maybe it’s because I am pride myself on being a legal hunter as …

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