Category: Hunting

Father Unselfishly Gives Up Chance at Season Target Iowa Buck to His Daughter


Iowa Buck

For many of us, hunting is a family affair in which we evaluate our success as a group. Perhaps the only thing that beats taking a big buck ourselves is being lucky enough to watch one of our loved ones do it, especially if it’s a deer you’ve all been seeing via trail cameras or […]

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8-Year-Old Makes Great Shot To Harvest His First Turkey Using a Bow


A young bowhunter takes aim at a turkey.

There’s no doubt about it, hunters are starting into the tradition younger than ever and we’re all for it. Almost every state wildlife agency has either lowered their minimum age requirements substantially, or better yet, they’ve eliminated them completely allowing hunters to start whenever their parents feel they are responsible enough to go afield with […]

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Why the .410 is a Great Option for This Season’s Turkey Gun


.410 shotgun

There was a time when every avid turkey hunter wouldn’t even consider entering the woods with anything smaller than a 12-gauge, and perhaps for good reason. Turkeys are extremely tough birds, and it takes something with some high knockdown power to get them to fold. Even with a 12-gauge, it seems like necessary follow-up shots […]

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5 Best States For Chasing Spring Black Bear


spring black bear

When spring rolls around, the main thing on any self-respecting outdoorsman’s mind is fishing, chasing thunder chickens, and possibly looking for that late-season whitetail shed just before the summer heat hits. While all of those activities are great, and something that I look forward to all year, there is one other pursuit that I think […]

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Michigan State University Documents Antler Growth of Two Bucks From Start to Finish


Antler Growth

Most of us have probably set up our trail cameras early enough in the year to get a look at some of the bucks in velvet. If you’re like most hunters, you might get a handful of photographs that chronicle the growth of a buck’s antlers over the course of a summer. But it’s not […]

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Mouth Call, Box and Slate: Which Turkey Hunting Scenario Calls for Each One?


turkey calls

Calling is a crucial part of turkey hunting, and a proficient caller can seduce even the most stubborn of longbeards. There are three main turkey calls, the mouth or diaphragm, the box call, and the pot or slate call. All three serve their purposes and can be used effectively in different circumstances. But what are […]

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Trap Captures 51 Texas Feral Hogs at Once, Making Huge Dent in Population


Feral Hogs

Wild hogs have become a major problem for landowners in recent history, especially in Texas where the problem is teetering on the brink of total loss of control for farmers, ranchers and wildlife officials. Because of this, some companies have come up with innovative ways to combat the problem. One of those methods that’s quickly […]

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Meet the New Leader of Artemis, Carlee Koutnik


Carlee Koutnik

A new leader has recently been selected for the National Wildlife Federation’s sportswomen program, Artemis. Carlee Koutnik, of Colorado, begun work as Artemis’s new program manager last month. She is tasked with the further development of the Artemis program from the financial, advocacy, and visibility standpoints to continue its growth as a nationwide conservation force. […]

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SEOPA Dissolves, Transitions to OJEFA


seopa dissolves

One of the leading outdoor communications groups, Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, has announced its dissolution and has transitioned into a new era as the Outdoor Journalist Education Foundation of America. The move comes after more than a decade of decline for SEOPA, according to former SEOPA Executive Director Lisa Snuggs, who currently serves as the […]

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