“Where are the deer going to feel safe?” This is a question that I asked my hunting buddy a few years ago when he bought his first piece of property. There were several things about this property that looked very promising. There were agriculture fields nearby, healthy oak trees on the property, a few really […]
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Modern technology is double-edged sword as far as our outdoor activities are concerned. On one hand, the whole point of wandering deep into the backcountry is to get a break from the constant incoming calls and text messages. To recharge and reconnect with nature in a primal way. But on the other hand, having a […]
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When I prepare for a hunt, I spend time visualizing how it will happen. So, for months leading up to last spring, I pictured a big grizzly calmly feeding at 35 yards and a well-placed arrow striking him from an unidentifiable source. Just how a bear hunt should play out. Just the way I wanted…
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Nestled in the southwest corner of New York State is a gem of a lake known as Chautauqua. It holds so much in the way of outdoor recreation opportunity that it might take a lifetime to try it all. Boating, swimming, kayaking, camping, and picnicking are available, but it is the resoundingly good sportfishing that […]
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Every hunter knows the value of a good food plot. Adding one of these can turn an otherwise ordinary hunting property into an extraordinary one in a hurry. We always want to provide the best resources possible to the local deer population, and as a reward for our hard work, we see a healthier deer […]
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There’s a lot to be said about gathering your own food from nature’s bounty, and particularly popular finds such as the morel mushroom have certainly captured our hearts. People love the delicate texture and subtle flavors often described as “earthy” or “nutty,” and they need to be handled with care when picking, washing, and preparing […]
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Four Missouri hunters beat charges in a controversial criminal case, possibly prompting long-overdue change to trespass law. Brad Cape, John Slowensky, Zach Smith, and Phillip Yoemans, — all Missouri residents — traveled to Wyoming last fall to bowhunt elk and mule deer on Bureau of Land Management property in Carbon County. To access the public […]
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While many of us have done it, successfully harvesting a buck is one of the most difficult tasks a person can take on. They’re extremely crafty and cunning animals with a nose for danger. However, we sometimes underestimate just how tough these animals are, too. And, although we’re all guilty of doing it from time […]
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There’s a plethora of big game cartridges on the market today and some are inevitably going to get overlooked a bit as more popular offerings garner all the attention. That often seems to be the case with the .257 Weatherby Magnum. This round has been around for a very long time, is extraordinarily fast, and […]
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For me, the ability to hear game animals is a crucial aspect of my hunting. I’m listening to mallards call back and ensuring the tone of my duck call is precise. I’m hearing turkeys scratch in the leaves 80 yards away. When I used anything I used foam ear plugs, which made it near impossible […]
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