As hunter numbers decline in America, wildlife agencies are scrambling to find ways to fund conservation initiatives. It’s no secret to anyone that even as our overall population is increasing, hunting is on the downhill slide. As hunter numbers decline, conservation initiatives and funding for state wildlife agencies are in trouble. Wildlife agencies manage wildlife, and
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There are some things you just can’t unsee. When other hunters fail this badly, we sometimes can’t believe our eyes. These seven photos will surely make you cringe in disbelief. There’s always that one guy in any hunting group that’ll do everything wrong. No matter how many times we try to steer them away from
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Straight-wall rifle cartridges have been allowed in Ohio for deer season for the past few years. This offers a hunter better ballistics over the old shotgun slug on any hunt. Here are the top seven rifle cartridges that you’ll see out in the woods during Ohio deer hunting season. Ohio deer hunters still remember the
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Each step in archery, practiced repeatedly every time at the range, will imprint on our psyche and become second nature every time we prepare to shoot an arrow. That is the ultimate bowhunting goal.
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If the sound of a material like canvas or sturdy flannel being ripped brings a smile to your face as you look skyward – then you’re probably a duck hunter. Wind rushing through the cupped wings of a flock of ducks as they quickly descend from high above makes a near identical sound.  The …
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If you’re ready to hit early deer season hard, then you’re going to need the right apparel. Most of us have plenty of camo, but odds are the majority of it is for cold weather. Jackets and fleece are for when most of the hunting seasons we participate in take place, and we know a
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This DIY Kansas public land whitetail hunt will have you ready for deer season. Kansas has long been a favorite for whitetail hunters who are looking for a destination with big bucks and wide-open plains. Some who tackle this pursuit head to public land during the crispy month of November when bucks are active and public hunting is
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As ethical hunters, we owe it to the animals we’re pursuing to make the best shot possible. Using shooting sticks is a great way to do that. Interestingly enough, as much as American hunters love gadgets, shooting sticks have never really caught on with the general hunting population over here. Don’t get me wrong, a
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Covert Scouting Camera’s New ICE Cam is the perfect solution if you’re searching for high-quality photos and videos at a great price. Covert is no stranger in the trail camera world, and they have a whole new line of trail cameras for this season. One of those is the Covert ICE Cam Trail Camera. Covert has exploded
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If you’re wondering where to put your stand this deer season, here are some options. With hunting season upon us choosing the optimal location for a treestand this deer season can be hard, so we’ve outlined some options that’ll help you narrow down the best place for your scenario. Similarly, a lot of this depends
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