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These Two Creative Costumes Get Our Vote for Best of Halloween 2017

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Parents take note: the bar has been set high with these two outdoor-inspired outfits. There’s certainly nothing wrong with dressing up as a ghost or goblin when trick-or-treating on Halloween night. These costumes are classic standards, having stood the test of time for millions of candy-seeking children over the years. But since we all love

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Arrest Made in Vermont Moose Poaching and Dragging Case

Justin Hoffman
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Do you feel the possible fines and jail time are too lenient in this case? Vermont State Game Wardens announced an arrest in the moose poaching case that happened in Westmore Sept. 23. Charged with that crime is Gerin Fortin, 20, of Irasburg. It’s alleged Fortin shot a cow moose out of season, from his truck and at night and

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Hunt Saboteurs In England Trespass On The Wrong Farmer’s Property


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Never mess with a farmer or his land. These anti-hunting trespassing saboteurs picked the wrong person to fight with. Watch the video below: Shocking footage shows a raging farmer mow down a hunt saboteur with his quad bike – while screaming “get off my land”.Violence erupted when members of the West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs filmed

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Are Lever Guns Just for Cowboys?


There was a time when we all thought repeaters were “out,” at least as far as hunting was concerned. Lever guns are for nostalgic geeks, right? Somewhat surprisingly, repeaters are experiencing a kind of renaissance. The truth is, even though bolt action and AR-platform rifles are most common in the deer woods, veteran hunters are increasingly switching to lever

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New Law Allows Illinois Hunters to Use Crossbows During Archery Season


Illinois governor Bruce Rauner has approved a bill that will allow hunters to use crossbows during archery season. Hunters can now use crossbows during the entire deer archery season, which is from Oct. 1, 2017–Jan. 14, 2018. Additionally, they can use crossbows during Illinois fall turkey archery season. Previously, Illinois law allowed the use of

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The Sandhills Call To Me

Anyone can appreciate the mountains but it takes a true outdoors person to appreciate the Sandhills.    They are as beautiful as they are rugged.   Inviting yet unforgiving.    Gentle to the eye yet harsh to all who inhabit this rugged and scenic landscape.  Filled with incredible flora and fauna along with some of the coolest people …

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