Sporting life

Hunting Accident with Muzzleloader Results in Thumb Amputation


Hunting accidents and injuries happen, but this might be the most painful we’ve ever seen. When hunting, there are a lot of things that can go wrong if you aren’t careful. Safety is very important, and we emphasize that importance to younger generations when bringing them up in the outdoors. There are many products out there

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This Tried-and-True Venison Jerky Recipe Will Hit the Spot


venison jerky

Don’t get cute with your venison jerky recipes; stick with something proven like this one. Most hunters love to eat the meat they have themselves hunted, and there’s no doubt that deer jerky appears near the top of the list of their favorites. While the cuisine craze that has taken over the world of online recipes continues

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Flesh-Eating Beetles Will Apparently Clean a Deer Skull

YouTube: Greg Schoneck

How long does it take flesh-eating dermestid beetles to clean a deer skull? This time-lapse video shows you the answer. Ever wondered about the different ways European-style deer mounts are made? Most folks do it with a long slow boil, a pair of needle nose pliers, and a pressure washer. However, some taxidermists producing the popular

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Never Forget the 12-Year-Old Who Arrowed Two Deer With One Shot

YouTube: BigDaddyCAdventures
archery

This hunter will now be spoiled for life. A 12-year-old hitting the mark on a deer with archery tackle is impressive in itself. Now how about that same shot but arrowing two deer with a single shot? This incredible shot was caught on camera as proof. Watch the video below: When Dan Cooley was on

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Missouri Hunters Donated 345,000 Pounds of Venison to the Hungry in 2019

Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Wild Game Donation

The Show Me State’s Share the Harvest Program is a huge success! Missouri deer hunters have something to be proud of after donating a staggering 348,535 pounds of venison last deer season. The Missouri Department of Conservation says those numbers included 6,795 whole deer. Approximately 100 meat processors participated in the state’s Share the Harvest program that has

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