Almost every hunter I know groans when they look out the window and see it’s a rainy day. And who can blame them? No one likes sitting all day in a blind or treestand getting soaked to the bone while waiting for the big bucks to arrive. Hunting whitetails during a downpour can be a […]
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They say records are made to be broken, but in the cases of some North American big game animals, that statement may not be true. If only because some of the animals holding high spots in the Boone and Crockett Club record books are of a size that almost classifies them in a whole other […]
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Whenever deer season starts to wind down, it’s crucial for hunters to take some time to reflect on the season, addressing what worked well, what strategies failed, and how you can improve for next year. But perhaps the most important thing to focus on is where you saw deer sign. If you spent the whole […]
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It’s not a coincidence that many hunters also love to fish. To be successful, fishing and hunting both require many similar traits: patience, ingenuity, high motivation, along with many others. I consider myself a dedicated hunter, though while not always successful, I put a lot of time and effort into my endeavors. Once summer hits, […]
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So, you just made the shot on that mature buck you’ve been pursuing all season. Now what? Well, that all depends on a wealth of different factors, which begin with what kind of weapon you chose to hunt with and end with where your shot actually landed. But there are plenty of variables in between […]
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Parents, uncles, grandmas, or really any loved ones who appreciate the values of hunting and enjoying the great outdoors have an important tool in their tool belt when it comes time to help introduce kids to the idea of ethical harvests and good stewardship. Each one of these children’s book about hunting helps shine it […]
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When it comes to blades, steel quality is everything when it comes to selecting a good one. Knives and any other blades made of Damascus steel are always in our wheelhouse. For good reason too. Primarily because the best part is that knives made from this fabled steel maintain their edge and their value for […]
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Shotgun shell reloading is one of the tried and true ways to fill your scattergun with the load you’ve always wanted, and to save some money doing it. While you are waiting in line for the gun shop’s meager weekly haul of new ammunition, other enterprising shooting enthusiasts are already filling their cart with wads, […]
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When you are hunting for the world’s most dangerous game, you are going to need a powerful cartridge capable of penetrating through thick hide and bone. We are talking animals like brown bears here in the states, and animals like the Cape Buffalo in Africa. In the past, shooters liked to use huge rounds like […]
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How many times have we been thinking about hunting, took one look at our hunting dog, and realized that she was thinking the same thing? It may seem coincidental until you stop to realize that our canine hunting partners really are almost human in their reactions to everyday life. As hunters and outdoorsmen, we may […]
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