Officials say the elk population looks large enough to allow for the first elk hunt in over a century. Earlier today, the Springfield News-Leader reported that the Missouri Department of Conservation shared an outline for its plan to reintroduce elk hunting in the Show Me State. According to the report, MDC elk specialist Aaron Hildreth
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A New York archery buck known to its hunters as “The Goat” goes down to a great wrap-around treestand shot. When it comes to hunting big deer it serves the hunter well to know his quarry. Between trail cam pictures and pure scouting in the woods, cutting lanes and placing stands, time spent in deer
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Alyssa Nitschelm put in for her first-ever hunting draw and hit the jackpot by drawing a Rocky Mountain goat tag. Though she never really hunted herself, Alyssa Nitschelm grew up in a hunting family near Redmond, Oregon, and has many fond memories of her father hunting and bringing meat home for the family after a successful
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Here are all the species of duck you can hunt here in America. Waterfowl hunting seasons have either begun or are set to start soon in many areas across North America. Duck hunters are all set to head to the lakes and fields in pursuit of their favorites. Duck hunting is an awesome way to spend
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Bagging a deer requires unconventional tactics. Avoid these common deer hunting mistakes during the rut to better your odds. That magical time of year is just around the corner. Everyones knows about the rut, when bucks let their guard down and hunters capitalize on the breeding-centric distractions. Make sure you follow these tips when the rut
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These factors are important for a good pair of hunting binoculars. Having a pair of good binoculars can make the difference between tag soup and a filled freezer in some situations. But how do you choose? Should you buy full-size or compact binoculars? How do you find something that works well in low light? What will
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The global denim brand will contribute $100,000 to DU’s wildlife conservation efforts. Last week, Ducks Unlimited announced Wrangler, the iconic denim brand, will donate $100,000 over the next five years to conservation and land acquisition. The generous donation will specifically benefit North Carolina, where the headquarter offices for Wrangler and its parent company Kontoor Brands,
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The two are in hot water after shooting federally protected birds. Two brothers from Houghton County, Michigan, are facing fines and possibly jail time after poaching a pair of trumpeter swans, which are federally protected, on Sept. 28. Officials haven’t identified either individual, but have disclosed both are in their late 20s. According to a
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So you got your first deer, but how much meat can you expect to take home? The act of harvesting a deer is rewarding in itself, ultimately its the freezer full of protein that drives us all to hunt. Venison is one of the most popular wild game meats on the planet, but very seldom
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These products will help keep your gear safe this year. There is nothing worse than a trail camera or treestand thief. You work long and hard for your money and when someone steals that expensive piece of hunting equipment, it can be extremely frustrating. Which is why we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to
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