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Sunday Gunday: 3 Things That Will Keep Your Shot True in the Offseason


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Now that the main hunting seasons are closed… There’s no more turkey hunting until fall, and deer season is months and months away. How do you keep in practice over the summer months? These three tips will keep your shot abilities sharp, even in the offseason. 1. Bust some clay Check your local areas for gun

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Bear Gnaws on Treestand Ladder


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A curious bear decides to chew on a ladder and gets close enough for a few memorable clips. This bear decides to climb a few rungs and chew on a hunter’s ladder. The female hunter records the event and it turned out pretty entertaining. Watch the all-to-friendly bear approach the hunter, and listen for her

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Dogman? Dire Wolf? What is This Mysterious Creature Shot in Montana?


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A strange wolf-like creature was shot near Denton that has authorities searching for answers. A Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks press release tried to shed some light on a “large wolf-like animal” shot on May 16 by a rancher near Denton. The rancher in question shot the animal as it approached his livestock—then reported it

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Turkey Trip Recap: Hunting in West Texas With Can-Am and Birchwood Casey


The Wide Open Spaces team was fortunate enough to receive an exclusive invite to hunt for Rio Grande turkeys in Texas. Here’s Wide Open Spaces Associate Editor David Schlake recounting the first notion of the hunt: There are certainly perks that come along with working in this line of media, but you don’t always get

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Here’s a Proper Skinning Technique for Your Harvested Spring Bear

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Spring bear season is upon us. Several hunters enjoy shoulder mounts, while others prefer rugs. However, whatever you decide for your next harvested spring bear, here’s a skinning technique that’ll work for both. However, it does require meticulous precision that will allow your taxidermist to properly mount your trophy. This taxidermist gives several tips and

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Could Illinois Soon Allow the Baiting of Deer Outside Deer Season?


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The Illinois Senate panel is tentatively moving ahead with a plan. In the state of Illinois, it’s currently illegal to bait or feed wild deer whatsoever. Corn piles, salt block and mineral sites are all prohibited. But, some people are working to change that. We could talk about CWD and other diseases many people believe spread

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Pics: Jim Shockey Arrows a Monster Alligator Gar in Mississippi

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You won’t believe the size of this freak alligator gar! When it comes to flinging arrows at animals, Jim Shockey is a natural. Apparently shooting fish comes easy to him, too. He went out for two days of fun with Hughes Skinner, owner of HS Outfitters, for a guided hunt in Mississippi for monster alligator

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