Off-road side-by-sides, which some call UTVs, are some of the hardest working tools that we’ve got. They’re used for full days of labor in the great outdoors, and often get called upon to haul some pretty precious cargo. Sooner or later, a side-by-side owner is going to realize they need a cooler to fully enjoy […]
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Imagine for a moment being told by a doctor you can never eat red meat again because you now have an allergy to it. Now imagine finding out you picked up that allergy while likely participating in your favorite outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, or camping. Sound like a crushing nightmare and something out of […]
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If it’s taco night, it’s on you to make sure it’s not the same old recipe. Everyone gets tired of ground beef and taco seasoning after a while, so it’s your responsibility to follow this recipe for a take on turkey tacos that you’ll be awfully impressed by. Most everyone who hunts turkey discards the […]
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I’ve seen it a few times on social media: An outdoorsy couple posts their exciting news, “We’re having a baby!” followed by, “We can’t wait to take our little one on outdoor adventures!” I applaud those parents, because anyone that makes plans to introduce their kids to the outdoors at a young age is already […]
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We’ve always considered ourselves a lucky bunch to live in the U.S. We’re free to do some of life’s great things, and our history of enjoying some outdoor recreation (and conserving the lands and waters we do it in) is long and storied. That’s why we wanted to round up each state’s biggest and best […]
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All hunters know Mother Nature can be a cruel mistress. Wild animals rarely pass peacefully when they die, and every so often, hunters we unfortunately get to see this cruelty firsthand. Almost every time, we’re faced with a difficult decision. In this particular case, Colton Hall of The Deer Society has spotted an old buck […]
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Every hunter knows whitetail deer are tough. If you have some hunting experience under your belt, odds are you’ve seen a deer or two with more grit than you would’ve ever expected. Well, a viral trail camera video is making us again reevaluate that perseverance. A few years ago, a trail camera captured a short […]
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When I was young, my dad hunted to fill our freezer and feed our family of six. Growing up on venison, I tend to prefer it over any other type of meat. I actually don’t recall even eating beef in my younger years. Today, my husband’s family raises cattle, so our freezer is a mix […]
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Bianca Jane Burnett, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account Her Humble Hunt, is all about hunting. She spends the majority of her free time either hunting, practicing, or preparing for hunting. Luckily, her growing family is recognizing how important the great outdoors are to Burnett, and following suit. The busy mom of two […]
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Officials have warned those hunters looking to put in for big game draw tags in Colorado to enter their application as early as possible to avoid processing backups. Although many hunters find themselves asking why there is a sudden increase of hunter participation in Colorado, especially at a time when hunting seems to be in […]
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