The California Department of Fish and Wildlife made a poaching bust with a little help from YouTube in May, and the man caught has now been sentenced to 16 months after pleading no contest to a glut of crimes including violation of the terms of his probation. The CDFW reported in a post on social […]
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For those of us who still love to have outdoor fun, but also need help to get all the work and transporting done, we can have both with a trusty side-by-side. For the most part, we’re looking for a solid vehicle that can work when we need it to, but also be fun to drive […]
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Hunting and camping oftentimes require a lot of the same types of gear. Which is great news for any outdoor enthusiast since it means you get a lot more for your hard-earned money, especially on the more expensive items in your outdoor toolkit. Not enough hunters purchase gear with multiple seasons in mind. However, with […]
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Many elk hunters share a similar story of frustration. Year after year, they apply for nonresident elk tags in the same state with no success, growing more frustrated with each failed attempt to draw a tag. Wouldn’t it be nice if instead of waiting for Wyoming or Montana to draw your name, you could just […]
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When it comes to the most legendary whitetail deer, the Missouri Monarch undisputedly claims royalty as most impressive buck ever documented. Sporting 44 scorable points going in every conceivable direction, this massive non-typical redefined what was possible with a wild whitetail buck thanks to a final net score of 333 7/8 inches. Prior to the […]
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There are not many cartridges that can literally take down every big game animal in North America. The .338 Lapua Magnum is one of those rare rounds. While it was originally designed for military snipers and law enforcement, dedicated hunters have proven the .338 Lapua’s effectiveness on everything from whitetails and mule deer up to […]
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Hunting, fishing, and adventuring outdoors is for everyone, no matter your gender, age, or background. It’s great to be able to share the stories of this diverse community, and help amplify the voices that, in the past, may not been heard quite so easily. For this latest Q&A, we caught up with hunter, angler, founder […]
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Nothing says “summer meal” quite like a grilled burger. There’s something about cooking outside over an open flame that brings out the love of culinary expression, and that’s only improved when you can say you harvested the red meat yourself. Ground venison burgers might just be the best way to enjoy a hunted deer, but […]
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If you were ever able to make a season-long deer hunting road trip, where would you go? I know that this is just about impossible for about 99% of us, but hey, maybe we can do it when we retire, or if we’re fortunate enough to win the lottery. There is a ton of whitetail […]
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My first time turkey hunting I was sitting in a blind in the middle of a field between my dad and my uncle. Peering out from the little fabric hut, I was easing the barrel of the shotgun out through the small opening. “Don’t move, he’s looking,” my dad whispered. All I knew then was […]
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