South Dakota has an interesting idea for hunter retention. Hunter numbers in general are falling across the country and many state wildlife agencies are increasingly trying to get creative in ways to help hunters over the sport’s colossal learning curve. South Dakota’s Game Fish and Parks department is considering an interesting new hunting license that
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Massachusetts has officially banned coyote hunting contests. Hunters in the state of Massachusetts will no longer be able to participate in hunting contests for coyotes and a variety of other animals after a decision by the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board. MassLive reports the voted-upon ban will not only end hunting contests for coyotes, but also
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The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions — a promise to do good on acts of self-improvement — has been around for thousands of years on both the eastern and western hemispheres. While many individuals vow to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking and build up their finances, it is far easier to make and …
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Here are some guns to consider for deer hunting drives. When hunting season gets tough, some deer hunters like to turn to deer drives to root those big bucks out of their hiding spots. It can be an extremely effective method of deer hunting, especially when gun season is winding down and you’ve got nothing
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Here is some headwear that will keep you toasty while hunting! Winter and cold weather are now here and if you haven’t felt the need for a warm hunting hat already, chances are you will soon enough. If you’ve already spent hundreds on hunting clothing like I have, it doesn’t make a lot of sense
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With coyote populations rapidly increasing, this coyote hunter took to the skies to get the job done in less than 30 minutes. When packs of coyotes infiltrate your area and present a clear threat to livestock and local wildlife, it’s time to get serious about thinning them out quickly. This coyote hunter takes to the
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The heart shot: it’s what every hunter strives for and here’s why. This is a good shot for two reasons. First it was an excellent heart shot with a fast kill, and second, the hunter chose a flat-top. Culling the does from the herd is a necessity, and when it’s done in this fashion it’s
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How many arrows can you shoot at one time? We’ve all seen TV shows and movies where an archer uses a bow to shoot multiple arrows and hit multiple targets with just one shot. After seeing a video game trailer where an assassin takes out five bad guys at once with just one shot, Demolition
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Here are our tips for hog hunting during the long winter months. Deer season is still going this time of the year, but it is also starting to wind down in many parts of the country. We can already hear some of you sighing that your best chances at that big whitetail buck are probably
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Here is how you know you need a new hunting spot. As deer hunting season starts to wind down in many areas, it’s time to look back and reflect upon the season. More importantly than that, every deer hunter should be assessing their favorite hunting locations. You should ask yourself: “Is it time to move
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