Finding a matched set in the backyard is a shed hunter’s dream come true. Shed hunting can be a real exercise in frustration. You can spend hours hiking through the woods and fields just hoping to find one antler, only to come up empty-handed. Which makes it more frustrating when your buddy goes out for […]
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There is no doubt that CWD is the largest problem American whitetail hunters face. Every year we hear more and more about chronic wasting disease and how it is affecting the whitetail population. For those who don’t know, CWD is a highly contagious neurological disease that hangs out in the brain, spinal cord, and lymph […]
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Like to hunt for morels? Here are the top 10 best places to find morel mushrooms. Learn ’em and love ’em! Morel mushroom season is upon us! Many mushroom hunters are already hitting the woods, while others of us are chomping at the bit, waiting for the outside temperatures to hit the magic range that […]
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This doe had some serious hoof issues. Whitetail deer are prone to all sorts of diseases and disorders, much like many wild animals. Things like CWD, EHD and abscesses from fighting immediately spring to mind as some of the more common ways that deer die in the wild. However, there are plenty of other strange […]
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Consistently named one of the best places to chase turkeys, Wisconsin boasts liberal limits, a unique season structure, and millions of public land acres. While wild turkey populations across the country have seen dips in recent years, Wisconsin appears to hold steady with consistently strong numbers and solid wildlife management. Hunters flock to the Badger […]
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Virginia is finally free of their last hunting blue law. Hunters in Virginia will finally be able to hunt on public land on Sundays after Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 8 into law this week. WFXR Fox News reports Senate Bill 8 was originally introduced by Senator Chap Peterson. The bill will officially remove […]
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These eight females are showing the outdoor world what can be done by motivated mothers who love to hunt and fish. There’s a certain group of outdoor lovers that deserves the spotlight, and we’re eager to give it to them. They’re the women who’ve made a name for themselves and the work that they do, […]
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Keeping our gun dogs out of the field between April and August should be the restraint of every upland game hunter. For many states, hunting dog regulations dictate that training should not occur during a spring-to-summer period typically beginning on April 15. There are several reasons why we should strive to keep from training our […]
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Authorities are investigating a possible smuggling case after finding a massive taxidermy collection. The Spanish Civil Guard has seized a massive taxidermy collection from a warehouse in Velencia and are now investigating the possibility of smuggling due to the types of animals found in it. Reuters reports authorities raided a 538,000-square foot industrial warehouse last […]
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The 204 Ruger is a varmint’s worst nightmare. When it comes to pests like coyotes and prairie dogs, you want a cartridge that has a flat trajectory and blistering speeds with minimal recoil to help you take these wary animals out at long-range distances. There’s been plenty of rifle cartridges released for this purpose over […]
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