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.410 Shotguns for Turkey Hunting: Knockdown Power for Gobblers at an Affordable Price


.410 Shotguns for Turkey Hunting

The .410 shotgun is quickly becoming more popular for turkey hunting. Perhaps one of the biggest movements among turkey hunters these days is a massive shift towards using .410 bore shotguns as a primary turkey gun. What used to be reserved strictly for youth hunters is now becoming more popular for hunters of all ages […]

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Chicken of the Woods Wild Mushrooms Taste Just Like Chicken


This is everything you need to know about chicken of the woods. North America’s mushroom hunting season doesn’t have to be strictly confined to the spring months looking for morels. The late summer and fall months are the ideal time to find chicken of the woods mushrooms. Never heard of them? These mushrooms are so named […]

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Big Buck Sheds Both Antlers Simultaneously With a Mighty Head Shake


Big Buck Sheds Antlers

Perfectly placed trail camera captures a truly rare sight. Every hunter knows that deer shed their antlers every late winter or spring in preparation for growing a new set during the warmer summer months. Plenty of hunters go out and look for and find these cast-off antlers too. Shed hunting is arguably more popular than […]

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Ocellated Turkey Hunting: How to Pursue North America’s Most Unique Bird


An Ocellated wild turkey in the wild.

Here’s your guide to hunting the Ocellated turkey. Sometimes Ocellated turkey hunting gets confused with Osceola turkey hunting, and you can certainly see why based on the similarity of the words. While they are both North American birds, the Osceola turkey is found exclusively in the state of Florida, while the Ocellated turkey is almost […]

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Gear Review: The Easy and Affordable VS-09 Nesco Deluxe Vacuum Sealer


A Nesco Deluxe Vacuum Sealer and several packages of venison.

The Nesco VS-09 deluxe vacuum sealer is affordable and easy to operate. The most important part of any hunting experience is the processing and food storage preparations of the wild game meat after the hunt. How well you do this sets the stage for how fresh and flavorful the meat will be when you prepare […]

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Turkey Hunting Tactics Shouldn’t Be as Complex as Some Hunters Think

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Turkey Hunting Tactics

Learning and sharing turkey hunting tactics is the sort of thing that makes the pursuit of these birds so exciting. Here are some seasonal tips that could make the difference. Turkey hunting season approaches fast, and there are a few things to keep in mind when you hit the woods this spring. Hunting these old […]

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338 Winchester Magnum: The Powerful Big Game Round and 5 Rifles Chambered For It


Three hunting rifles chambered for 338 Winchester Magnum

The 338 Winchester Magnum is a great elk hunting cartridge. When you’re hunting some of the larger big game animals of North America like brown bear and elk, you’ll need a powerful rifle cartridge. There’s a ton of options out there, but the 338 Winchester Magnum is one of the most versatile because it can […]

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