Across the United States there are a total of 41 waterfowl species that include ducks, geese, tundra swans, and even sandhill cranes. There are several flyways across this nation where these birds can be found and hunted throughout their autumn migratory routes. Hunt and harvest each one of them over a lifetime, and you’ve accomplished […]
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He returned to find that someone had broken into his house . . . the only thing missing was the Parker. Red Timmons disappeared while hunting chukar partridge on a cold day in January. According to Sheriff Charlotte Beingasser, he drowned in the Salmon River, a few miles from White Bird, Idaho. The local folks…
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Every year, as the dead of winter begins and the rut winds down, big game from the deer family like whitetail, mule deer, elk, caribou, and moose begin to shift their focus from breeding to survival through the harsh late winter months until spring. This transition period can wear many bucks and bulls down to […]
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Hunting and rough terrain go hand in hand. Whether you hunt in the cornfields of the Midwest or the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains, off-road vehicles make life easier while in pursuit. ATVs and UTVs have been the primary types to corner the market for decades now, mostly for their comfortable ride and ability to […]
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After a waterfowl hunt has come to an end with a few ducks in hand, you might wonder, “How do I clean a duck?” There are many methods that work well, but it also can depend on the cooking style you’re after. Some hunters find that leaving the skin on makes for a great meal, […]
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LaCrosse Footwear is consistently releasing some top notch gear, specifically in the hunting and outdoors sector. When proposed with the opportunity to test out a pair, I’ve learned quickly not to say no. They’re that good. Never has a snake boot fit and felt like an athletic shoe as much as the LaCrosse Alpha Agility […]
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If you’ve ever driven across a western state like Wyoming or Montana, odds are you’ve seen the graceful herds of pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) blazing across the sagebrush of the high desert plains. Few people realize they’re looking at the fastest land mammal in North America. In fact, only the cheetah gives it a run […]
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Cooking and eating rattlesnake may not be for everyone, but as outdoorsmen and women know, wild game meat is some of the best tasting and nutritious protein that there is. Eating reptile might not be your idea of a tasty treat, but with a recipe like Texas rattlesnake chili, you may need to rethink that. […]
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There are few variations of hunting that offer as many opportunities for strategizing and applying sharpened skills as spring turkey hunting. Scouting and preparation stand at the core of any successful sit-and-wait deer hunt. Grit and perseverance determine any backcountry spot-and-stalk hunt for big game. But turkey hunting comes down to how well a hunter […]
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One of the largest typical mule deer ever is finally getting the recognition it deserves after the Pope and Young Club finally entered Bowdy Gardner’s awesome Utah mule deer officially into the record books. The big buck was harvested back in 2012, but has been ineligible for the record books. That’s because Pope and Young […]
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