During late season hunts, it can seem like food is impossible to come by. The clover plots are wilted, the bean and corn fields are cut, and the scraps have been picked through. So where do you set up trying to target a hungry buck that is exhausted from an entire month of chasing? Late […]
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Snakes are deadly hunters in the field, so why shouldn’t we learn a thing or two from them? Hunters are predators, there is no other way to look at it. Yes, hunters enjoy being outside and the comradery with buddies, but the essence of hunting is the goal of harvesting an animal. So therefore, predators […]
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We all know the advantages of having food plots on your hunting property. Even if there are ag fields on or around your property, having food plots with a variety of different plant species can really take your hunting to the next level. But what if you don’t have the luxury of owning massive tractors, […]
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Connecting like-minded women, helping build skills for outdoor recreation and survival, improving mental health, and promoting long-term ecological sustainability and conservation awareness are the main goals of Uncharted Outdoorswomen (UOW), which was envisioned and founded by Erin Crider in 2021. Erin calls Black Hawk, Colorado home, and finds nature a safe-haven for improved mental health […]
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There’s something extra enjoyable about spring turkey season. We put a lot of effort into trying to read the woods and stack the odds in our favor, but it’s often not solely up to us. A successful turkey season doesn’t always depend on your hunting style or tactics. There are other factors, usually beyond our […]
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Harvesting a beautiful deer is every deer hunter’s dream for every season, but once you pull the trigger or let that arrow fly, the real work begins. Some hunters prefer to process their deer themselves in a time-honored tradition, while others may not have the means or time to do all that skinning, grinding, cutting, […]
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The time-honored tradition in turkey hunting seems to revolve around the 12 gauge. After all, there’s no denying a 12 gauge shotgun gives the best range and excellent patterns that are effective for bringing those smart old Toms down. Literally millions of turkeys have been felled using these shots, and many hunters see little reason […]
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The time-honored tradition in turkey hunting seems to revolve around the 12 gauge. After all, there’s no denying a 12 gauge shotgun gives the best range and excellent patterns that are effective for bringing those smart old Toms down. Literally millions of turkeys have been felled using these shots, and many hunters see little reason […]
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Eric Morris’s path to becoming an outdoor television producer and host began as a little boy running around the woods of Talladega, Alabama. As he grew, so did his interest in the outdoors. He picked up a passion for hunting and fishing that he brought with him to each duty station during his long career […]
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When I was a senior in high school, the only thing I knew about my future career is that I wanted to work with animals. At the time, the only option I thought I had was veterinary school. However, my lack of desire to go into any kind of medical profession made me hesitant to […]
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