No hunter wants to take a subpar rifle into the field, but at the same time, not everyone can afford a $2,000 Weatherby. While finding a quality deer rifle on a tight budget can be a challenge, a little research shows there are great options out there for the everyone from the beginner to the […]
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Maybe you’re looking to get into deer hunting, but you’re immediately hit with the most common obstacle: you don’t know anybody with hunting land. Or maybe you’re a long time hunter that just lost your hunting lease and all hope looks lost for this upcoming season. Regardless of the reason, you might be surprised to […]
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Tens of thousands of whitetail deer get bagged every year out West. Even though mule deer are usually first in the conversation, there are great whitetail opportunities west of the Mississippi. It can be a chore to filter through the reports and data to determine where the best whitetail hunts are, so we set out […]
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I remember shooting in 3D archery tournaments when I was a kid in Northeast Arkansas. One shoot in particular stands out in my mind. It was a twenty target course set up on a powerline clearing. The targets were often old and chewed up, but still mesmerizing to a 10 year old. I probably shot […]
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Hunters are dreamers, there is no doubt about it. And as time passes, our dreams often get bigger and bigger. We dream of the biggest bucks, the loudest turkeys, the quickest limit of ducks, and more. But I often find that plenty of us dream about the biggest adventure. In my opinion, elk hunting in […]
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Kayaks have become an important tool for many hunters. While many people think of using them for waterfowl hunting first, these craft can be great for deer and other forms of big game hunting too. Mainly because there are many tracts of public land across North America that can only be accessed from the water. […]
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Lone Star Beer and Duck Camp are launching a new campaign just in time for hunting season. The brand’s limited edition theme is “Lone Star Beer in Duck Camp Camo-So Doves Don’t Try To Drink Your Beer While You Hunt Them.” The nostalgic ’80s-themed line will include Duck Camp camo packaging and a unique merchandise collection. […]
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Hunting is widely regarded as America’s oldest tradition, but you can be sure a major factor contributing to its longevity is the consistency of the business that drives it. Firearms have played a role in hunting practices since the 16th century, but would’ve been useless without reliable ammunition. Many of the firearms and ammo brands […]
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Bowhunting is always tough, but bowhunting Alaska is a whole different beast. It’s a huge state with tons of real estate to cover if you’re looking for a trophy moose. If that wasn’t enough, the weather conditions rarely cooperate, making the task at hand that much harder. Such was the case when these hunters headed […]
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One of the first pieces of sign most deer hunters learn about is the famous buck rub. Not to be confused with a deer scrape, rubs happen when a buck literally rubs his antlers on a tree, bush, or even a telephone pole, often removing the bark and leaving it hanging in obvious strands that […]
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