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Here’s the REAL Story of the Giant Roadkilled Velvet Buck That’s Gone Viral


kentucky velvet buck hit by car

The giant velvet buck that was hit by a car, has gone viral on all social media accounts, here is the REAL story of that buck. News gets around real quick when something like this happens. Photos of a giant, deceased, velvet whitetail buck have gone viral online and stories are beginning to get twisted.

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For $1.7 Million, You Could’ve Had an Abandoned Ohio Girl Scout Camp as a Hunter’s Paradise

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If a hunter’s paradise is what you seek, you missed your chance. First off, let’s get real. Not many hunters out there can afford to drop $1.7 million on hunting land. However, on July 20th, several new landowners did exactly that when this incredible property was divided up and auctioned. Once a former girl scout

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Anti-Hunters are Trying to Overturn Wisconsin’s Hunter Harassment Law


Anti-hunters argue that the law violates the First Amendment and is unconstitutional. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Steep are being sued by a group of activists claiming the law violates their right to free speech. Joseph Brown, Louis Weisberg, and Stephanie Losse filed the

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#WhitetailWednesday: The Rest of This Whitetail Room Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat


Whitetail hunting gets us excited like nothing else, and having a room full of trophy mounts is an accomplishment coveted by many. Roger Raglin’s room is something else. Holy whitetails! Well… prepare to be either inspired or jealous. Killing mature whitetails is no easy feat. And filling a room up with them takes a lot

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These 10 Trail Cam Vids Will Get You Pumped for Deer Season


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Nothing like some bucks on film to tide you over until deer season. If you’re like me, nothing gets you more excited than watching trail camera footage. Seeing a big buck work a scrape or rub, or chase down an unwilling lady, is a great way to forge through the summer doldrums until deer season finally arrives. Here’s a collection of

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Youth can hunt deer with adult mentors during special hunts

Youth can apply to hunt deer in select state parks and other refuge areas during 16 special deer hunts in October and November. “These special hunts provide the opportunity for parents or other adult mentors to go afield with youth to hunt deer,” said Mike Kurre, Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “Deer hunting can […]

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The Real Challenges Surrounding Women in the Outdoors


Are societal barriers really keeping women from becoming outdoorswomen? The Star Tribune’s article ‘Empowering Women’ has brought to light some of the real obstacles involved with promoting women in the outdoors. Last month, the Star Tribune released an article called Empowering women in the outdoors: why the white-hot interest? From brand sponsorships, to women’s empowerment programs, to gender inequality in

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