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Gestation Period of a Whitetail Deer

Gestation Period of a Whitetail Deer

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Whitetail doe and her fawn graze in some grass.

When considering the gestation period of a whitetail deer, you might apply several questions and trains of though. How long after breeding does it takes for a fawn to be born? How can a gestation period shift depending on the time of year? Most hunters don’t know this, and it could be an important piece […]

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Virginia Bow-Angler Strikes New Blue Catfish State Record

Virginia Bow-Angler Strikes New Blue Catfish State Record


Virginia Record Catfish

Virginia has a new state record for blue catfish in the archery category, as confirmed by officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The agency posted a photo of Louisa resident Jason Emmel’s 66-pound, 5-ounce blue cat on their social media channels with the announcement. The fish is nearly four pounds larger than the […]

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The Iconic Roosterfish Should Be on Every Angler’s Bucket List

The Iconic Roosterfish Should Be on Every Angler’s Bucket List


Roosterfish

The iconic roosterfish is something of a legend in saltwater angling circles. These unique game fish are known for their long dorsal fin spines that resemble a rooster comb. This inshore species has a minimal range. Almost the entire world’s population of roosterfish lives along the eastern Pacific Coast of Mexico down through Central America […]

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PacBak P88-MK Combo Cooler Wins 2022 ICAST Best of Show

PacBak P88-MK Combo Cooler Wins 2022 ICAST Best of Show


The Provider 88-MK do-it-all cooler from PacBak has officially won the 2022 ICAST “Best of Show” Award, as presented on Thursday, July 21 during the 64th annual ICAST fishing industry trade show in Orlando, Florida. When the announcement was made by American Sportfishing Association (ASA) President Glenn Hughes, a “Yes!” rang out from the crowd. […]

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Women Learning From Women: All About “Becoming An Outdoors-Woman” Workshops

Women Learning From Women: All About “Becoming An Outdoors-Woman” Workshops

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, commonly known as BOW, is a national education program that strives to make women more comfortable and aware of the outdoor world. You can trace the history of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman to Dr. Christine Thomas. She spent her career at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. In 1991, Dr. […]

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This $290,000 Adventure Truck is One Serious Off-Road and Camping Machine

This $290,000 Adventure Truck is One Serious Off-Road and Camping Machine


Adventure Truck

When it comes to camping and off-roading, there’s historically been a fine line between the two. Most RVs aren’t exactly built to go off paved roads and back into some of the wilder places on Earth. At the same time, most dedicated off-road vehicles aren’t exactly built with comfort in mind when you’re camping. However, […]

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The Mitch Vakoch Buck is Still Minnesota’s Non-Typical Whitetail Record

The Mitch Vakoch Buck is Still Minnesota’s Non-Typical Whitetail Record

Travis Smola
Mitch Vakoch Buck

Almost every young hunter dreams of shooting a monster buck for their first deer–a buck that makes all the other hunters green with envy. These days it’s a little easier for younger hunters to connect on a big buck thanks to the special youth seasons that occur first in many states. However, in 1974, there […]

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