Know your shotgun’s choke and pattern it for the ammo you’ll be shooting. Whether you chase turkey, duck, or squirrel with your shotgun, or are solely interested in shooting clay traps, understanding how your choke coincides with string shot at various distances is paramount for success. For those just starting out with your first shotgun,
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Some say your Zodiac sign can say a lot about the type of person you are. How does that translate to the type of hunter you are? You may think you know what type of hunter you are, but what does your Zodiac sign say about your hunting personality. Do you prefer to hunt alone,
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One creative way to cover up dove breasts is with some photoshopped bikinis, right? We can all understand the need for social media to be policed to some extent. For instance, some violent or sexual images should be reported to the appropriate authorities, if warranted. But really, what’s the big deal with two pair of dove breasts? For Jeremiah Doughty,
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Lions may be nicknamed the “King of the Jungle,” but that doesn’t mean everything always goes their way. This botched attack on a hippo by a lioness is a good example. You really don’t want to be on the wrong end of a lion attack unless you’re a hippo, apparently. This lioness probably got a
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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer special archery deer hunts at seven locations, which border three of Ohio’s state scenic rivers, through local lottery drawings. The hunts will offer sportsmen a unique opportunity to explore seldom visited sites, while lessening the impact of deer browsing on native plant populations. […]
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and a number of private individuals are co-sponsoring several youth deer hunts in the Upstate region this fall. Special youth deer hunts are scheduled Dec. 2 at various locations. The application may be found at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/youthhunting/youthhuntingapp.html. The deadline to return applications is Sept. 11. These special hunts […]
This black bear taken illegally at a dump is one of the largest ever harvested in Ontario. One of the largest Ontario black bears ever harvested was shot on September 13, 2014 by a Longlac man. A trophy bear most definitely, except there was one hitch: the bear was shot and wounded within the Longlac Waste Disposal Site.
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Small game hunting season is opening around the country, and that means squirrel for many hunters. There are plenty of recipes for squirrel to make some tasty meals. And that’s worth the price of licenses and gear right there. However, did you know you could get paid for hunting squirrels? More precisely, you can get
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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you shoot a bowling ball with a DirtNap broadhead from compound bow, you’ve come to the right place. Tim Kjellesvik (also known as The Thinking Woodsman) apparently spends a lot of time wondering about things like this as well. So, he decided to shoot a bowling ball with a
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This monster buck is somewhere in northern Kansas right now! It is still early, but it’s starting to feel a lot like fall. And if you aren’t already pumped for hunting season, don’t worry, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Department has you covered. That’s because earlier this week they posted to their Facebook page,
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