Here’s what Mystery Ranch has in store this year. A household name among military, first responders, and general outdoor enthusiasts, Mystery Ranch added a few new exciting pieces to its hunting lineup for 2022. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to fly to Bozeman, Montana and spend the weekend of the Total Archery […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Here’s how to approach the quest of finding the match to that shed antler. It was a shed antler I nearly walked past. I’d been walking for hours already without success. The deer sign was there, but the shed antlers were proving to be extremely elusive. I had quickened my pace a bit in anticipation […]
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These states offer the best dove hunting opportunities. With the fall rapidly approaching, it is time to start thinking about hunting seasons here in North America. While many of the big game seasons still have a few months to open in most states, now is the time to start getting excited about early season bird […]
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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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