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Only 200 Goliath Groupers Can Be Caught and Kept in Florida’s First Season in 33 Years

Only 200 Goliath Groupers Can Be Caught and Kept in Florida’s First Season in 33 Years

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Florida Approves Goliath Grouper Catch

A limited take of goliath grouper has been approved by officials in Florida, allowing them to be harvested for the first time since the 1990s. A three-decade long ban on catching and keeping goliath grouper in Florida has been ended, with officials enacting a limited and restricted catch of 200 annually. The Florida Fish and […]

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The Emerald Ash Borer is the Reason You’re Not Allowed to Move Firewood While Camping

The Emerald Ash Borer is the Reason You’re Not Allowed to Move Firewood While Camping


Two emerald ash borer beetles and the damage caused by their larvae.

The emerald ash borer is the main reason why you can’t move firewood anymore. If you have camped in certain parts of North America in the last twenty years, you have probably noticed lots of signs warning against the moving of firewood. These warnings are especially prevalent on state- or federally-owned lands. In some places, […]

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Recipe of the Week: Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew

The following recipe for Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew is from reader E.J.: Ingredients 2-1⁄2 lbs of boned mutton or lamb. 4 large potatoes 2 large onions 4 medium carrots 1 sprig of fresh parsley 2 cups water salt (to taste) pepper  to taste) Directions Cut the meat into large chunks. Peel the vegetables and cut into thick slices. Chop the parsley. Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and place the ingredients in layers, starting and finishing with potatoes. Pour in the water and season to taste. Cover and put on a very low heat for about 2 1/2 hours …

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Lake Hartwell's best Fantasy picks

The 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk came down to the wire on Championship Sunday. Eventually, Jason Christie would take home his first Bassmaster Classic title after falling just short on a few different occasions.

Bill in New Hampshire Blocked, Would Have Banned Rabbit Capture for Dog Training and Trials

Bill in New Hampshire Blocked, Would Have Banned Rabbit Capture for Dog Training and Trials

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Recent legislation proposed in New Hampshire threatened the age-old New England tradition of rabbit hunting with hounds. A proposed New Hampshire bill, which was introduced in January 2022, set to limit the ability to train hunting dogs with wild rabbits. Presented by representatives Edith Tucker (D) and Dennis Thompson (R), the initiative also had the […]

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Eating Wild Hogs: Factors Affecting Quality and Safety

Eating Wild Hogs: Factors Affecting Quality and Safety

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Three feral hogs standing in a forest clearing.

Are feral hogs safe to eat? Without question wild hogs are the most problematic invasive species currently inhabiting North America, especially in Texas and Florida where the hog population only continues to grow. In most cases, hog hunting can only go far in stopping the spread of these destructive critters. In Texas alone, it’s estimated […]

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28 Nosler: The Round That Can Harvest Bucks, Bears, and Bulls, and 5 Rifles Chambered For It

28 Nosler: The Round That Can Harvest Bucks, Bears, and Bulls, and 5 Rifles Chambered For It

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Three hunting rifles chambered for 28 Nosler

The 28 Nosler may be one of the most versatile rounds on the planet. For big game hunters who like variety, versatility is the name of the game. It’s nice to have a centerfire rifle cartridge that can be used on multiple species, especially in western states where you might encounter everything from whitetails and […]

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Firearms Auction Lones Wigger March 6th-20th

Firearms from the estate of Olympic shooting legend and two-time gold medalist, Lones Wigger, are up for auction on GunBroker.com through March 20th, with proceeds benefitting USA Shooting youth programs. The family of Lones Wigger has generously donated more than 30 firearms and important Olympic and shooting memorabilia belonging to Lones, with proceeds earmarked for…

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Firearms Auction Lones Wigger March 6th-20th

Firearms from the estate of Olympic shooting legend and two-time gold medalist, Lones Wigger, are up for auction on GunBroker.com through March 20th, with proceeds benefitting USA Shooting youth programs. The family of Lones Wigger has generously donated more than 30 firearms and important Olympic and shooting memorabilia belonging to Lones, with proceeds earmarked for…

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Kyrgios Awarded Indian Wells, Miami Wild Cards, Along With Murray

Six-time ATP Tour titlist Nick Kyrgios is off to the Sunshine Swing. The Australian has received wild cards for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open presented by Itau, both tournaments have announced.

Kyrgios’ appearance in Indian Wells will be his his first since winning the Australian Open doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis. His best performance at the tournament, which will be played from 10-20 March, is a quarter-final run in 2017 that included straight-sets wins over Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic.

Fans in Florida will hope for more Miami magic from Kyrgios at Hard Rock Stadium, which hosts its own Masters 1000 event from 23 March to 3 April. The Australian’s 2017 semi-final clash with Roger Federer, played at the tournament’s former home in Key Biscayne, was voted ATP Match of the Year. A trio of tie-breaks was necessary to separate the pair in an all-time classic, Federer eventually prevailing 7-6(9), 6-7(9), 7-6(5) after more than three hours to clinch a first win over the Australian.

Former World No. 1 Andy Murray has also been awarded a wild card for the Miami event. The Brit, who was confirmed as a wild card in Indian Wells earlier this week, is a familiar face in Miami having trained frequently in the city throughout his career. He is a two-time champion at the tournament, having triumphed in 2009 (d. Djokovic) and 2013 (d. Ferrer).

Murray reached the final of the Sydney Tennis Classic in January but has exited his past four tournaments in the second round and will seek to go deep in both tournaments as he hunts a return to the Top 50 of the ATP Rankings.

Americans Jack Sock and Sam Querrey have also received wild cards for Indian Wells. Former World No. 8 Sock has pedigree in the California desert, reaching the semi-finals in 2017 and also picking up doubles titles in 2015 (w/Vasek Pospisil) and 2018 (w/John Isner).

Querrey also has a good record of picking up trophies in California, with three of his 10 ATP Tour titles coming at the ATP 250 event in Los Angeles. His run to the quarter-finals in 2018 remains his best showing at Indian Wells, and the 34-year-old will hope for a strong run as he seeks to get back into the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings.

Pronghorn Antelope: A Deeper Look at America’s Speed Goat


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The pronghorn antelope is fast, wily, and has eyes like a hawk. Here are some pronghorn facts for hunters and everyday sportsmen alike. The pronghorn antelope is the fastest land mammal in North America. In fact, it’s the fastest in the entire western hemisphere. Sportsmen and women have been giving chase to these wily “speed […]

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