A Warm Day It was Nov. 30, 1998. Three of my childhood friends were coming back to duck hunt – a tradition we had done since the mid-1980s. I’ve known one since kindergarten, the rest of them fifth and sixth grade, more than 50 years. We grew up hunting together with BB guns, so we …
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Should people still be using dogs to hunt deer in the modern era of hunting? Dog hunting is one of the most controversial hunting topics today when it comes to talking about their use for hunting deer. The number of states that still allow it has dwindled and it has us wondering: is deer hunting
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Sadly, it’s the time of year when many deer hunters start hanging up their gear for the season. Perhaps they have already harvested deer, or are tired of trying to do so with their bow, crossbow or muzzleloader, or are just not interested in taking a doe during the deep-freeze weather of the late season. Whatever …
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South Dakota has an interesting idea for hunter retention. Hunter numbers in general are falling across the country and many state wildlife agencies are increasingly trying to get creative in ways to help hunters over the sport’s colossal learning curve. South Dakota’s Game Fish and Parks department is considering an interesting new hunting license that
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Massachusetts has officially banned coyote hunting contests. Hunters in the state of Massachusetts will no longer be able to participate in hunting contests for coyotes and a variety of other animals after a decision by the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board. MassLive reports the voted-upon ban will not only end hunting contests for coyotes, but also
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The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions — a promise to do good on acts of self-improvement — has been around for thousands of years on both the eastern and western hemispheres. While many individuals vow to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking and build up their finances, it is far easier to make and …
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Here are some guns to consider for deer hunting drives. When hunting season gets tough, some deer hunters like to turn to deer drives to root those big bucks out of their hiding spots. It can be an extremely effective method of deer hunting, especially when gun season is winding down and you’ve got nothing
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Here is some headwear that will keep you toasty while hunting! Winter and cold weather are now here and if you haven’t felt the need for a warm hunting hat already, chances are you will soon enough. If you’ve already spent hundreds on hunting clothing like I have, it doesn’t make a lot of sense
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With coyote populations rapidly increasing, this coyote hunter took to the skies to get the job done in less than 30 minutes. When packs of coyotes infiltrate your area and present a clear threat to livestock and local wildlife, it’s time to get serious about thinning them out quickly. This coyote hunter takes to the
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The heart shot: it’s what every hunter strives for and here’s why. This is a good shot for two reasons. First it was an excellent heart shot with a fast kill, and second, the hunter chose a flat-top. Culling the does from the herd is a necessity, and when it’s done in this fashion it’s
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