The movie Prisoners has probably the most realistic whitetail deer hunting scene ever to hit the theaters. Watch the intro shot to the 2013 Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, and you are probably viewing one of the most realistic deer hunting clips ever put in a movie. When you see it for the
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This year, my nephew Jeff Cumins and his sons Ethan and Andrew, were more than anxious to tag along with my son Jason and me for our annual Whitetail hunt near the Texas Panhandle. I had hunted with 17 year-old Ethan before but not with 13 year-old Andrew. This would...
A girl named Megan got into a one-shot shootout with Michael Waddell. Here’s what happened. When the venerable “Bone Collector” gives a young woman the chance to shoot it out with him for bragging rights, you can bet your bottom dollar this sharp-shooting gal will take that challenge. With one arrow each and everyone watching, who
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If you’ve ever wondered what wild turkey mating looks like, then you need to watch this video. Most species of North American big game like deer, elk, and moose mate in the fall. However, turkey (and black bear) are somewhat unusual; they mate in the spring. In each case though, some of the best hunting
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A New York archery buck known to its hunters as “The Goat” goes down to a great wrap-around treestand shot. When it comes to hunting big deer, it serves the hunter well to know his quarry. Whether you’re capturing data with your trail camera, thoroughly scouting or cutting lanes and placing stands, time spent in
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When you turn the corner and see a cougar taking down a mule deer, get some video like this woman did. When Racyn Gonzalez was on her way to work back in early December, she couldn’t have been ready for what she saw when she rounded a bend on the road: a cougar taking down
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This giant hog was wreaking havoc on a central Texas farm. The Lone Star State has a major feral hog problem, but in some spots, the problem is bigger than others. Quite literally in this case. Two friends in Proctor are making the usual social media and news rounds after dispatching of a gigantic 460-pound
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For the second year in a row, no permits for sharp-tailed grouse will be available. Wisconsin hunters hoping for a bit of reprieve from 2020 in sharp-tailed grouse season will have to curb their expectations again as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced there will be no season again in 2020. Unfortunately, the
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Sometimes it’s hard not to fall asleep while hunting, but if you need a little extra motivation, just check out this video. One of the biggest reasons not to fall asleep while hunting is simply that you may miss the game you’ve spent all your time getting ready to hunt. But if you need another
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This rare footage captures a mule deer killing other buck during the rut in Arizona. During the rut, deer can become extremely territorial, and in some cases, violent. This rare footage from northern Arizona shows an older, dominant buck battle another mule deer. Bucks can generate lethal force with their strength and antlers. This video showcases the power
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