Hunting licenses and tags play a vital role in conservation. All of us have grumbled a bit while picking up a hunting permit or tag from our favorite license agents. Yep, the price just went up yet again this hunting season. But, did you ever stop to think about why hunting tags exist and why
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These are the absolute best states for black bear hunting. Black bear populations are up all over the United States. That means there are more opportunities for bear hunters than there have been for years. But where are some of the top destinations to hunt bears? That’s what we’re here for. These are some of
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The WyndScent Grenade is put to the test and delivers impressive results. Scent Control. Ask 100 hunters their thoughts, and you’ll get 150 different answers. Scent control strategies are a dime a dozen. (Here’s our favorite). That’s why, when I was first exposed to the guys over at WyndScent, I was intrigued, but skeptical. If it
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Interested in hunting both small and big game with as few guns as possible? Are you the type of person who sees guns as nothing more than tools for hunting? What if, instead of spending all your money buying new hunting guns, you could just spend that money on additional hunting time instead? If that’s the
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The DOD 30th Anniversary giveaway continues in November when another hunter will win some Leupold Optics, a Traditions muzzleloader, and some muzzleloader accessories. Well, it’s November now, which means that we’re in peak season for whitetail deer hunting across most of the United States. This is the time period that many hunters dream about for the
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If you want your wild-game meat to last in the freezer, you need to vacuum seal it. As hunters, the ultimate measurement of success isn’t the score of an animal, but rather the amount of meat in your freezer. In fact, many hunters make it a point to only eat wild-game meat instead of shopping
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This video capture of an Alaskan bull moose is absolutely stunning! We’ve seen our fair share of moose footage over the years. Most of it get us pretty pumped up. This video clip, which Kathleen Barth shot, might just take the cake for the coolest out there, though. First off, this moose is a brute! Good luck
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This guy should have his head examined, because wrestling with an 11-point buck during the rut is just plain idiotic! We’ve seen prime examples of morons in the outdoor world. Take, for instance, the guy that decided to smack a rutting bull moose in the antlers. Or the dimwit that thought it would be wise
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This is a recipe every deer hunter out there needs to learn. As hunters, gathering food is our ultimate objective, so getting the most meat out of each harvest is our first and foremost priority. However, many hunters only know how to prepare the main cuts of meet, and often leave perfectly edible protein. Fortunately
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The Qube Tent is the next big thing in connecting tent systems, and it’s affordable and easy to use. Pop-up tents are very common for camping and fishing, but the difference with the Qube is in how they link together with a universal connecting tunnel. On every Qube, you can connect every corner, making the possibilities
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