The best organic mosquito repellents are fast becoming the go-to product for outdoorsmen everywhere. In some areas and for some conditions, nothing stops the bugs from biting like DEET. But the fact is that this chemical has negative outcomes that outweigh its effectiveness against those annoying biting insects. There are other alternatives that work great […]
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Bears are arguably the most striking, impressive animals that inhabit North America. Beyond being the apex predators in all of the regions they call home, they also present a stunning appearance with both mass a stature, serving as the ceiling on just how big American mammals can get. In turn, there are perhaps no world […]
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For years I’ve enjoyed spending the beautiful spring days out turkey hunting. I enjoy it so much that I sometimes can’t help but spend all day out in the woods listening for gobbles and trying to make a move on a wary old Tom. Because I’m so determined, I end up packing a lot of […]
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There may have been a time when the construction of large caliber rifle rounds were meant to serve the hunt for game animals that are indigenous to the Dark Continent, but the fact is that some of North America’s wildlife need every bit of the same power and accuracy to finally bring them down. At […]
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Times are tough these days. The cost of filling up your gas tank, purchasing baby formula (if you can find it), and eating out at a restaurant has noticeably risen. Grocery prices are skyrocketing; food costs are the highest in decades and rose nearly 9% this year – and the USDA projects them to rise […]
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When you’ve got wild turkey meat on hand, sometimes it’s a little difficult to come up with a good meal idea that everyone in your crew will enjoy. Then again, when you wrap things in bacon, you can’t ever really go wrong, can you? Bacon wrapped turkey bites are one of those can’t-miss recipe ideas […]
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Every year my friend and I like to go on a special upland hunt. It’s truly one of my favorite hunts to go on, and if it’s pheasant hunting, I’m in heaven. The pheasant is such an awesome-looking bird, tastes incredible, and there’s something about the teamwork you can conduct with your bird dog that […]
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Every seasoned hunter ends up missing a shot at some point or another. That is just the nature of the activity, and precisely why it’s called hunting and not killing. There are no guarantees you are going to fill that freezer full of venison every year. Never is that more obvious than today’s fail video […]
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In the modern era of hunting, it’s easy to get complacent and forget you’re entering the animal’s domain. Even in smaller hunting areas, the woods and nature can be deadly to those who aren’t careful. All it takes is one wrong path in the woods to get lost, or one bad fall to leave you […]
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New arrivals come in every size, shape, and color every year, and we like to stay on top of it. The best reason to keep apprised of new outdoor spring apparel is the fact that these many companies are vying to create clothing and footwear that will stand the test of time. Men’s, women’s, and […]
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