Before you go on your next bear hunt, you should know what you’re going to do with the meat. Before you sear it in oil, then toss it in a slow cooker with onion, carrots, celery, beef broth and red wine, you need to take serious consideration for the method used to cook and eat […]
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Recent legislation proposed in New Hampshire threatened the age-old New England tradition of rabbit hunting with hounds. A proposed New Hampshire bill, which was introduced in January 2022, set to limit the ability to train hunting dogs with wild rabbits. Presented by representatives Edith Tucker (D) and Dennis Thompson (R), the initiative also had the […]
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Are feral hogs safe to eat? Without question wild hogs are the most problematic invasive species currently inhabiting North America, especially in Texas and Florida where the hog population only continues to grow. In most cases, hog hunting can only go far in stopping the spread of these destructive critters. In Texas alone, it’s estimated […]
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The pronghorn antelope is fast, wily, and has eyes like a hawk. Here are some pronghorn facts for hunters and everyday sportsmen alike. The pronghorn antelope is the fastest land mammal in North America. In fact, it’s the fastest in the entire western hemisphere. Sportsmen and women have been giving chase to these wily “speed […]
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These user-friendly optics are more than just hype. Check out the Maven B1.2 Binoculars and RF.1 Rangefinder. Although I have the privilege of testing tons of the best bowhunting gear each year, I’m a creature of habit. Unless the latest and greatest advancements truly impresses me, I like to stick with what I’m already comfortable […]
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These three super simple venison recipes keep things basic, but still bring out the best in your wild game. One of the greatest benefits of deer hunting season comes after the hunt is over, and hopefully it’s waiting for you in the freezer in the form of deer meat. Venison is full of protein and […]
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A British woman had no idea her husband had stowed away so much taxidermy. We’ve all heard of hunters who have a significant other who simply isn’t a fan of taxidermy, but one woman in England found out her husband’s love for stuffed and preserved game animals was a little more extensive than she originally […]
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Here is why you should invest in hunting coveralls this season. Hunting isn’t an indoor sport. And even if it was, we probably wouldn’t enjoy it as much as we do. Conditions are rarely perfect. But you can’t down that big buck while sitting on your sofa sipping hot chocolate and waiting for conditions to break. […]
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It might be obvious, but what actually is the best vehicle for outdoorsmen? Here’s a strong argument in favor of the pickup. If you are one of the many outdoor enthusiasts looking for a hunting vehicle, you’ve got a lot of possibilities these days. Your choices include four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive off-roaders with great […]
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Pennsylvania might not have the biggest bucks in the United States, but we sure do love our deer hunting. You’d be hard-pressed to argue a better place to deer hunt these days than the state of Pennsylvania. Maybe they don’t reach monster size, but there are a lot of them, and we love it that […]
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