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In the deer hunting world, the typical whitetail buck records are some of the most sacred. They are the records every hunter wants to break, and because of the unpredictable nature of whitetail antlers, they are also the hardest records to break. Mostly because the big bucks at the top of the record books are of […]
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Your first bow hunt is always going to be an exciting thing, and the thought is almost as exciting as the hunt itself. You may have bought a new bow or are using a loaner from a good buddy of yours. You’ve shot at a target a few times, and hit the bull’s eye once […]
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Almost every hunter knows the name Fred Bear. Those who don’t are likely still new to the tradition, or they’ve been living under a rock the whole time. The “Father of Modern Bowhunting” was just that, a true pioneer who built upon the earlier foundations set by fellow archery hunting legends Art Young and Saxton […]
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Of all the big-game hunting challenges North America has to offer, the pursuing elk with archery gear is undoubtedly one of the toughest. And, in a state like Colorado, each elk hunt is as physical as it is mental, as the terrain often requires you to trek through unbelievably rugged terrain all in hopes of […]
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During this summertime phase of the offseason is when I start to get very eager. I find that the hunting itch becomes harder and harder not to scratch by the time Independence Day rolls around. Deer season has been over for a little over four months and we still have around three months until it […]
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Today’s whitetail deer hunter knows the importance of staying mobile while hunting. Years ago, before I was wise to the idea of mobile hunting, I got real tired of watching deer walk by out of range. I always sat there wishing I could quickly and efficiently set up in a different location. I’m not saying […]
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Grasslands have been a symbol of movement west since settlers ventured away from the east coast hundreds of years ago. The landscape has changed throughout these centuries and continues to change. Introducing non-native flora and overhunting certain species paired with habitat loss creates a drastically different scene than Louis L’Amour might describe. The North American […]
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Sometimes it’s tough to come up with ideas for dinner, and you have to get a little creative. One of my favorite ways to serve up wild game is in pizza form, but using naan or some other flatbread in place of the crust. It simplifies the process and tastes excellent, too. The beauty of […]
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When did bowhunter start being so snobbish and nasty to one another? I’m asking a serious question because I’ve noticed an alarming trend in the hunting community over the past 20 years or so where hunters do nothing but endlessly bash one another or accuse others of unlawful acts simply because they didn’t shoot a […]
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