A 12-year-old making an incredible archery shot on a deer is quite a feat in itself. Now how about that same shot but arrowing two deer with a single shot? This incredible shot was caught on camera as proof. When Dan Cooley was on his first bow hunt at the age of 12 he made
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Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is reminding hunters to apply for deer management permits (DMPs) this week, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, DEC announced today. “Deer Management Permits are our most effective wildlife management tool and recreational deer hunting provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a day afield and provide sustainably […]
NASHVILLE — The elk archery-only hunt will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 6 with the seven participants who were announced at the August meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. Selected to participate in the archery-only hunt were Johnny Lankford Delaney (Chattanooga), Edgar Michael Galaway (Brighton), William C. Harris (Smithville), Jimmy E. Hilliard (Maryville), Brandon […]
Pranks are just as much of a tradition as deer camp itself. It’s that time of year again. The weather is getting colder and almost everyone’s mind is transitioning to hunting. Hunting is steeped in traditions, and the most important of those traditions? Screwing with your buddies. 1. The fake deer Steal your buddy’s binoculars
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Keep this in mind the next time you take your hero photo after harvesting your big game this hunting season. We’ve discussed plenty of times in the past the “dos and don’ts” of taking your photo with your trophy. Often times this includes wiping the blood off the animal, not taking a photo in the back of
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With a great feel, sturdy design, and multiple adjustments for those control freaks, Tru-Fire’s Hardcore 4 Finger Revolution release is a dynamite choice for serious archers. I have been bowhunting for just over a decade now. Falling more and more in love with it every year, and every year taking my equipment choices more seriously.
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This simple and inexpensive technique will keep your venison from spoiling in the warmer temperatures this hunting season. We hunt for all sorts of reasons, but one of the main reasons we enjoy it so much is that it provides us with a great deal of food. The food I am talking about is the wild game,
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You hate to see things like this happen, but here is another muzzleloader accident that will leave you cringing. Gun safety is a big deal. It is important to be cautious and practice good habits. Unfortunately though, sometimes guns just malfunction. Whether that be user error or product failure is always the big debate. The
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Lone Wolf has made a name for itself as being one of the best stands on the market, and this is a big component of why. I recently have been testing out a Lone Wolf Treestand, one of their run and gun, ready to hunt systems. Something that I have not had experience with much
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Trail camera placement is key for many reasons. If you own or lease hunting property, it’s always on the back of your mind. Could someone be trespassing or poaching on my property? You need to keep your cameras hidden just to keep people from stealing them. Here’s a few quick tips for better camera placement.
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