This deer wasn’t interested in anything except stomping its competition. The rut offers some incredible theatrics, as whitetail bucks will summon all of their might just to outmuscle other bachelors. These competitors often die, whether it comes from a sharp antler in an unfortunate place or simply a fit of exhaustion. Nonetheless, when hunters see
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The upcoming November, 2019 election represents a historic opportunity for Texans to secure funds for wild places. Outdoorsmen and women can talk all they want about conservation and protecting our heritage, but when you have tangible ways of making a difference, the opportunities speak for themselves. That’s why it’s worth paying attention to the upcoming
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Need some shooting tips for waterfowl hunting? The Duckmen are at your service. Sometimes, it’s the basics that we need to brush up on. Shooting tips for waterfowl have been rattled off a million times by a million different hunters, but if you really want to hear from the experienced, who better than the men
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Now this is what you call top-notch goose hunting! Regardless of whether you’re dove hunting, goose hunting, duck hunting or upland hunting, nothing feels better than hitting a daily bag limit on a bird hunt. So, when seven hunters all hit a limit, it’s safe to say people are going home happy. With various hunting
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Waterfowl ID has never been more cute or accurate than when it’s done by this young fellow! Sure, this little man needs to know his ABCs like any guy his age. But I’ll bet he’s been paying attention, because he just used them to nail every duck on the list! Watch how good this
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People fall on both sides of this fence, but who is actually right? Certain controversies draw hard lines in the sand. We see this in societal ideologies, politics and yes, even hunting. When it comes to those never-ending debates among hunters, the use of ATVs seems to always land near the top of the list.
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Here are some of the best upland bird shotguns you can buy. Upland bird hunting seasons are a time-honored tradition for many states. To hike the fields after our favorite game birds is to practice a custom done for generations, that ebbs and flows with the status of wild bird populations that, in many ways, represent their
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There’s one strategy game wardens use that seems to never fail to catch poachers. Buck fever can get the best of any hunter. You wait all season–usually multiple seasons–to see that perfect buck you’ve fantasizing about at work every day. So, when the two of you cross paths, it’s hard to keep your emotions under
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This is everything you need to know about chicken of the woods. North America’s mushroom hunting season doesn’t have to be strictly confined to the spring months looking for morels. The late summer and fall months are the ideal time to find chicken of the woods mushrooms. Never heard of them? These mushrooms are so named
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First Lite’s new video highlights what it’s like living through the pressure. There’s something about the videos coming out of apparel brand First Lite that’s catching our eye each and every time a new one’s released. It’s the combination of good cinematography, a close tie to the outdoor values we align with, and a truly
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