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Art of the Hunt: Painter Ryan Kirby Brings 217” Danger Back to Life


Ryan Kirby shows how the memory of a deer doesn’t have to end at the hunt. Ryan Kirby brought Mark Drury’s largest buck to date back to life through this beautiful painting. Pretty impressive, huh? Ryan, a hunter himself, has a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Watch the video to learn more about Ryan

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A Paradigm Shift: Are Hunters Brave Enough to Embrace the New Future?


Are we, as hunters, ready for what the future holds? This first featured in the Into The Wilderness Podcast, which can be downloaded here for free: iTunes | Stitcher | Youtube | Soundcloud A few weeks ago I was asked to attend a symposium prior to the opening ceremony to the CIC (Council for International Conservation). The intention was to gather

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Get a Utah bull elk hunting permit

If you want to hunt bull elk in Utah this fall, it’s easy to get a permit to hunt during the general season. Just log onto www.wildlife.utah.gov, or visit a Division of Wildlife Resources office or your nearest Utah hunting license agent, and buy one. A total of 30,000 rifle and muzzleloader permits went on […]

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Want to Join the Thinking Woodsman Pro Staff? Apply Today!


Want To Join The Thinking Woodsman Pro Staff? Apply Today!

If you’ve always wanted to join an outdoor pro staff, then it’s your lucky day: The Thinking Woodsman Pro Staff is accepting applications.   Founded by Tim Kjellesvik, The Thinking Woodsman is a rapidly growing outdoor blog based out of Missouri. Tim is getting bored with bow fishing for carp and shooting random things in his backyard

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South Dakota 2017-2018 Antelope Hunting Season Finalized

Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission finalized the 2017 and 2018 archery and firearm antelope hunting seasons. The firearm seasons will be Sept. 30 – Oct. 15, 2017, and Sept. 29 – Oct. 14, 2018. A total of 4,665 resident single tag licenses and 300 resident double tag licenses […]

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Michigan antlerless deer license applications on sale July 15-Aug. 15

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses opens Saturday, July 15, and runs through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may choose to apply […]

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You Won’t Believe What Happens After These Hunters Turn on Their Hog Call


You Won't Believe What Happens After These Guys Turn On Their Hog Call

These hunters got a little more than they expected when they turned on their hog call on a recent hog hunt in Texas. Though you may have seen them for sale in some of the big outdoor stores, hog calls are something of a contentious subject among hunters. Do they really work? Or are they just a

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You Need to Check Out the New K2 Cool Blue Summit Series Coolers


You Need To Check Out The New K2 Cool Blue Summit Series Coolers

Looking for a new cooler? Well, the new K2 Cool Blue Summit Series of coolers is the latest and greatest thing in the industry.  K2 Coolers just unveiled their new Cool Blue Summit Series of coolers at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trade (ICAST) show. Based in south Louisiana, the folks at K2 know

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Michigan Bears Are Causing Big Problems for Beekeepers

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Michigan beekeepers are complaining about the increased bear population and the resulting damage more bears are doing to apiaries. You might think that beekeepers are an easygoing lot, given to working slowly and maintaining a positive, upbeat frame of mind. After all, raising honeybees is a happy occupation. But beekeepers in Michigan are getting a

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