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Video: Deer with Chronic Wasting Disease

Today’s blog post is a disturbing video clip of a deer allegedly infected with chronic wasting disease. A friend of mine sent to me this morning. The video was posted earlier this fall by a South Dakota landowner who found a near-death mule deer. The man states that he contacted state officials, who asked him to put the deer down so they could test it for disease. He states that […]

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Going Public: Staying Positive Out in National Forests

Hunters have hundreds of millions of acres of public land in the United States to enjoy, even if it can be a challenge sometimes to stay positive.

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Out of the Mist and Through the Smoke, a Legacy Buck

The reward for hard work to pick up clues on a new tract: an 8-point buck that reignited hunting passions and put some venison in the freezer.

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Using a Step Ladder as a Portable Stand

DIY Sportsman

You can use a cheap, portable ladder to get an easy vantage point while hunting public land. Climbing stands, sticks and lightweight portable stands have come a long way over the years. But would just a step ladder do the trick? See this do-it-yourself hunter break down how he uses a step ladder. This strategy

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Hunter Almost Trips Over Sleeping Deer

Hunter sneaks up on a sleeping deer and gives it a friendly wake-up call. We see a lot of videos from hunters that show us something hard to believe. This video easily falls into that category. Watch this hunter carefully sneak up on a bedded doe in New Hampshire. The hunter gave the deer a calm wake-up with various

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Pics: Monster Buck Down in North Dakota

Kyle Hass/Facebook

Sharing the moment with your father makes a trophy buck that much more special. We’ve seen some big bucks hit the ground this year, but for sheer size and scoring potential, this bruiser from North Dakota might just take top prize. We’ll let you be the judge. Kyle Hass harvested his trophy buck Nov. 10, which coincidentally was the

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Welcome Home to Texas

Never ever forget that even the most nerve wracking moments on the hunt, even in great states like Texas, are some of the best moments life has to offer.

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Safety Tips for Setting Up and Staying in your Treestand or Climber

Mady Crowley

Stand safety is always important. Knowing these tips can help keep you safe when you’re in a tree. No matter what type of stand you have, it’s important to check your gear thoroughly, then check it again. Make sure nothing is broken, missing or old. If you leave your stands out over long periods of time,

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Video: Bet You’ve Never Seen a Buck Being Poked With a Broadhead Before

Wired Outdoors/YouTube

This unbelievable footage will leave you scratching your head. We’ve seen some pretty strange videos of deer this season, with many showing a complete lack of fear around humans, which isn’t good. The following video might be the best yet and will undoubtedly leave you wondering if this buck is curious, overly friendly or downright dumb. Kyle Schwabenbauer, co-host of the television show Wired

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Take Them Hunting

It was the eve of deer rifle season, sitting by the front door were two pairs of boots, two blaze orange vests, a backpack of snacks, binoculars and one rifle. They were ready to go! Catching the last few minute of sleep I hear small feet walking towards the bed. “Mom, I thought dad was …

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