Fall turkey hunting is an underrated pursuit. Most turkey hunters focus almost exclusively on spring gobblers. We get it. Fall hunting feels more like a time for bucks and not longbeards, but hunters who focus exclusively on the spring season are missing some awesome action for fall birds. There are some things you can do during
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Instead of just throwing your extra venison in the freezer, take some extra time and learn about canning venison. Once you have successfully harvested a deer and it has been processed and butchered, you are then faced with the decision of what to do with all your surplus wild game meat. Why not try our
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Have you shot a whitetail only to find it had one of these common diseases or parasites? Across the country from Wisconsin to Wyoming, whitetail herds face a number of natural diseases that impact their populations. The population itself, if unmanaged, can allow certain parasites, injuries, and viruses to run rampant with devastating effects. Know which ones
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Chama Chairs added a few upgrades to the traditional tripod stool that could make the difference in how long you stay on a hunt. Chama Chairs’ mission is to be the best all-terrain swivel chair on the market. And, with added features that make it ideal for sitting for long periods, it’s the sort of
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The face of the “One Tough Mother” ad campaign died Sunday, but not before leaving her legacy on the outdoor clothing industry. The Oregonian has reported the passing of Gert Boyle, the outspoken female leader of Columbia Sportswear, at the age of 95. Boyle ran the Portland, Oregon company from 1970 to 1988 before her
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“I wish more deer hunters would forget about all the stuff they have read or heard over the years and focus their deer hunting on the does in order to be more successful in the field,” says Jeff Rawlinson, longtime deer hunter and outdoor educator at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. And he’s right! …
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The world’s largest ammunition manufacturer and the world’s largest waterfowl-focused nonprofit are launching a partnership. Federal Ammunition has announced a new business connection with Ducks Unlimited, the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of North America’s diminishing waterfowl habitats. The deal includes a promotional partnership with Federal Premium Black Could TSS ammunition, as
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Hunting licenses and tags play a vital role in conservation. All of us have grumbled a bit while picking up a hunting permit or tag from our favorite license agents. Yep, the price just went up yet again this hunting season. But, did you ever stop to think about why hunting tags exist and why
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These are the absolute best states for black bear hunting. Black bear populations are up all over the United States. That means there are more opportunities for bear hunters than there have been for years. But where are some of the top destinations to hunt bears? That’s what we’re here for. These are some of
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The WyndScent Grenade is put to the test and delivers impressive results. Scent Control. Ask 100 hunters their thoughts, and you’ll get 150 different answers. Scent control strategies are a dime a dozen. (Here’s our favorite). That’s why, when I was first exposed to the guys over at WyndScent, I was intrigued, but skeptical. If it
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