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How to Identify, Harvest, and Cook Chokecherries

It’s a warm morning in late summer and you’re up early to hit your favorite trout spot. Parking in the pull-off, you notice that the bushes lining the short path down to the water are now dripping with dark purple berries. Birds perch on the branches, popping the small, cherry-like fruit off with their beaks. […]

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Hunting for a Hunting Mentor: How to Find One the Right Way

Hunting |

Mossy Oak

A group of bird hunters wearing camo head out to a field.

Have you ever wanted to try out hunting but you’re not sure where to start? There are hundreds of how-to articles out there, along with videos and more. If you’re confident enough, you can always do your own research and make it work when you finally out there. It’s certainly not unheard of. In reality, […]

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20 Most Hunter-Friendly States in the U.S.

Archery, Bows, Hunting |

What makes this country great is that every citizen is born with the right to hunt and fish. The United States, unlike many other countries, depends on its citizens to help maintain its wildlife resources. Through the implementation of the North American Model for Conservation and specific hunting legal requirements, we have created a system […]

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Gear You Need for a Horseback Pack-In Camping Trip

Camping |

Gabriela Zaldumbide

This summer, I picked up a job day riding for a local cattle permit holder. It’s always been a dream of mine to ride horses in the backcountry, so accepting the gig helped me achieve some of my personal goals. However, I knew basically nothing about horses. I had lessons for three years as a […]

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6 Things My Mother Could Do That Would Make Any Outdoorsman Jealous

Fishing, Hunting |

Craig Raleigh

Those beloved outdoorswomen of the world, who can raise a family or a shotgun with equal enthusiasm, continue to show us why they deserve our honor and adoration. They’re altogether strong yet empathetic, have a can-do mentality, and don’t shy away from a challenge, especially when it comes from their kids. I should know, I […]

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