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USDA Bans Waterfowl Imports Despite 4 Billion Birds Migrating from Canada

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bird flu ban canada

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA’s APHIS) caused a strong reaction amongst hunters and relevant organizations by issuing a ban on importing harvested game birds from Canada to the U.S. The ban claims to help limit the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). However, a disagreement […]

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Field to Table: Buffalo Wild Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Jennifer Danella

Time for some spicy, savory, wild game goodness! These Buffalo Wild Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers were such a hit when I made them the first time, that they’ve become a constant request from friends and family when I mention I’m going to prepare something for a get together. There’s lots of creaminess to balance out […]

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Why the .243 is the Best Deer Caliber of All Time

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.243 Winchester

As hunting season approaches, we look toward our gun cabinets and wonder if we’re using the best deer rifle. All the old favorites are usually there, like the classic Weatherby, Remington, and Ruger rifles. We go back and forth on what’s better between a .270 Winchester, a .308 Winchester, and a .30-06 Springfield. However, one […]

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Why the .243 Winchester is the Best Deer Caliber of All Time

Lord Mountbatten, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
.243 Winchester

As hunting season approaches, we look toward our gun cabinets and wonder if we’re using the best deer rifle. All the old favorites are usually there, like the classic Weatherby, Remington, and Ruger rifles. We go back and forth on what’s better between a .270 Winchester, a .308 Winchester, and a .30-06 Springfield. However, one […]

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Remi Warren Makes Two Perfect Pass-Through Shots on Canadian Moose


Remi Warren Moose

Everyone knows moose are tough. The biggest bulls don’t get that large without having some true survival instincts and determination. So, even when a hunter aims at one using some of the best modern hunting equipment available today, it’s not guaranteed to be an easy harvest. Case in point is this incredible hunting video from […]

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Whitetail Hunting Preparations to Take Care of Before Opening Day

Alright, so maybe some of you guys have procrastinated all summer, hanging out by the pool, going to baseball games, spending time with the in-laws, and that sort of thing. Maybe you haven’t taken the time to prepare for the quickly-approaching deer hunting season. Don’t freak out, it’s not too late. But it is crunch […]

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