Sporting life

Where to Shoot a Bear With a Bow

Travis Smola
Where to Shoot a Bear With a Bow

This is what you need to consider with shot placement on bears. Hunting for black bears or other bear species is a challenge uniquely different from other forms of big-game hunting. Many hunters might try to shoot a bear the same way they would a whitetail or other ungulates. That’s a mistake and could lead

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Deer Hunter’s Morning Interrupted by His Pet Turkey

Facebook: The National Wild Turkey Federation
turkey interrupts deer hunt

Well this isn’t what you expect to see in your treestand. Every deer hunter knows the feeling of having a stalk interrupted. We’ve all felt the frustration that comes with a squirrel frolicking through the leaves when you’re waiting for that wall-hanger buck. You’re waiting patiently for any sign of life when you finally hear

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Debating the Merits of Fast Arrows on Animals That Jump the String

YouTube: The Hunting Public
Fast Arrows

Is speed really the most important factor for bowhunting? In modern archery, it seems like speed is everything these days. Every major bow manufacturer is touting the latest and greatest in speed technology. Light and fast arrows are all the rage these days. Almost every bow is advertised with speed stats taking priority. However, is

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Hunting Deer With Eagles is a Real Thing in Hungary

YouTube: California Sportsman Mag

Are the rumors true? Indeed they are, as apparently eagles are the perfect tool for harvesting a deer. These birds of prey down deer with amazing power and precision like you wouldn’t believe. Watch the video below: The apex bird of prey anywhere just has to be the eagle. With massive power and large sharp

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Toronto Blue Jay Outfielder Randal Grichuk Talks Dove and Quail Hunting

Randal Grichuk
Randal Grichuk

Toronto Blue Jay Randal Grichuk loves his bird hunting!  It is safe to say that 2020 has been a very weird year for everyone. Sadly, one of the first consistent things we lost to the Covid-19 pandemic was sports, and most of us did not realize how much we missed them until they were gone. Thankfully, a

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Farmer Takes 107 Feral Hogs Using Thermal Night Vision

YouTube: Ultimate Night Vision
hogs

Feral hogs have completely devastated Texas farms and the problem is only getting worse, so it’s time to turn to thermal night vision. If you aren’t a fan of squealing hogs, I simply advise you to move past this video. If you like to see hogs hit the dirt, well…you’re in the right place. Thermal

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