How long does it take flesh-eating dermestid beetles to clean a deer skull? This time-lapse video shows you the answer. European-styled skull mounts have taken off in popularity here in North America in recent years. And why not? They’re cheaper than a shoulder mount and also take up less wall space while still preserving the memory […]
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While plenty of people are making waves in the wildlife conservation world, it’s the collective leadership and membership of groups like these that are making a real impact. There are many great causes out there, but these are two of the best pro-outdoorsmen conservation organizations fighting for the proper management of wild animals, wild waters, and […]
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Realtree’s Bill Jordan gets a one-of-a-kind gift from his son. One can argue the world of motorsports was never quite the same after the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr’s death at the 2001 Daytona 500. When he wasn’t tearing up the racetrack leaving his competitors in a cloud of dust, Earnhardt was an avid hunter and […]
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This is the DIYer’s dream: a prize-filled sweepstakes from the awesome team at DECKED. It’s time to enter the Year of Gear Sweepstakes. To all those who like to tackle projects themselves, who like to gear up and do work on their own: we’ve got a public service announcement you’re gonna want to hear. All […]
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You’ve never seen hog hunting footage like this before. The state of Texas is overrun with hogs. They’re literally everywhere. Just last week, I saw one hit by a car on a busy road just miles outside of Austin. For those who don’t live it, the overpopulation of hogs isn’t just a problem for farmers […]
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The James Jordan buck has an incredible story behind it. Most whitetail deer hunters have at least a passing knowledge of the James Jordan buck. This Burnett County, Wisconsin monster is a legend, and it is still the second largest typical whitetail ever taken by a hunter, behind only Milo Hanson’s world record from Saskatchewan […]
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Here are the top five venison marinades from around the web. Many will tell you that venison steak does not need to be marinated, that the natural flavor of the meat only needs a touch of salt and pepper and a hot cooking surface to taste delicious. While those folks have a good point, some […]
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This Alaskan bush pilot got it done on a true giant of a bull. For many people, an Alaskan moose hunt is the ultimate bucket list trip. There are few places left in America where you can truly get away from it all and get up close and personal with some of the largest bulls […]
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Thanks to a new law, night hunting for hog and coyote can occur more frequently in Alabama. Alabama has made strides to increase feral hog and coyote hunting opportunities in the state by permitting a special hunting license that will allow for hunting after dark, detailed in an announcement from the Alabama Department of Conservation […]
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Shotguns can be great multipurpose hunting tools. Here are eight of the most versatile hunting shotguns available. When most people think of guns, they assume many are all-purpose. However, hunters usually have different shotguns for hunting turkeys than they do for hunting deer. That can simply get expensive, so here are eight great versatile hunting […]
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