Florida has many issues with invasive animals. The green iguana is one of the latest ones to emerge on the scene. These big lizards have established breeding populations in several locations in the state. Once established, the iguanas compete with native wildlife for food and cause tons of property damage to lawns and home foundations […]
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As Texas continues to exhaust every resource it has to combat the feral hog problem, hunters are simultaneously beginning to experiment with so many shot opportunities to work with. Bows, crossbows, spears, traps, and helicopter hunting have started to accompany the typical rifle-or-shotgun approach, as hunters aren’t limited by any regulations and don’t even need […]
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There are some rifles that stand the test of time, and one of those is the .44-40 Winchester (or .44 WCF for Winchester Center Fire). This is one of the oldest centerfire cartridges still in production today, having been originally designed and introduced by Winchester all the way back in 1873. This cartridge made two […]
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Any kind of bowhunting is challenging, but there’s something special about hunting with traditional archery equipment. Recurve or compound, you can put a little extra feather in your cap when you harvest any game animal using one of these. In today’s video, this hunter sets out for Saskatchewan’s bear season with a 47-pound recurve. He […]
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Many organizations are dedicated to preserving natural wildlife today, but the Wild Sheep Foundation specializes in vulnerable mountain sheep populations, especially bighorn sheep. The Wild Sheep Foundation has helped triple the population of wild bighorn sheep in North America in the last half-century through restoration projects, policy development, and education. The Wild Sheep Foundation has […]
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It finally happened. After years of applying, you just drew the tag for the hunt of a lifetime in an extremely mountainous state. Maybe you were expecting it, maybe you weren’t. The fact is you now have an opportunity for an elk, ram, or goat in a high elevation place and very little time to […]
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For most hunters, the typical whitetail world record is probably the most important of all big game records in the books today. It’s the holy grail of deer hunting records, the one many of us dream about breaking someday. Although we may have better odds of winning the lottery than bagging a giant that exceeds […]
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No matter the name you prefer, whether it’s hunting dog, bird dog, or gun dog, the equipment options for dog training and safety have gone from a cottage industry to a full-blown dream for those of us that want the best for our four-legged hunting partner. In a never ending push to give us the […]
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Many people are nervous to do something new, and doing something new that has inherent risks can increase that anxiousness. Folks that are interested in introducing others to the outdoors have a special responsibility. It is important to communicate what to expect ahead of time so that people can make an informed decision about the […]
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It’s easy for us hunters to think we know every deer in the area we’re hunting these days. Today’s trail camera technology is cheaper than ever, allowing us to blanket our spots with cameras that capture nearly every deer’s movement. If you’re like many hunters these days, you probably make an annual “hit list” of […]
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