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Expert Advice: How to Rig a Waterfowl Hunting Kayak or Canoe for Optimal Success

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Two hunters targeting ducks from kayaks.

These are the things to think about when rigging your kayak or canoe for waterfowl. In the world of hunting, it seems like everything that is old comes back around to be new once again. While there’s often a huge push for the next big thing, many hunters are discovering some of the old ways […]

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Primos Custom Mill Shop is the Place to Go for One-of-a-Kind Game Calls

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Primos Custom Mill Shop

Check out the updated Primos Custom Mill Shop, the source of custom calls, game mounts, and more. Primos Hunting, a longtime leader in the manufacture of hunting accessories, excels in the arena of wild game calls. In fact, Primos game calls for turkey, elk, deer, waterfowl, and predators, are among the best in the business, […]

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How a Harsh Winter Can Affect Deer Herd Health for Years to Come

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Deer herd health is subject to weather conditions, and a harsh winter can have a bigger impact than most of us realize. While there’s plenty of variation in range, topographical area, and food sources for North American deer, when it comes to winter, nothing is unaffected by the extreme cold. Some deer mortality is expected […]

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Camo vs. Solids: Finding Out What’s Best for Your Kind of Hunting

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Camo Vs. Solids

Does what you wear matter that much? We look into the comparison of wearing camo vs. solids while hunting. Which types of hunts constitute concealment as a priority? First let’s answer the question: What is concealment? Concealment means hiding or preventing something from knowing you are there. The question is, what wild game species require […]

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5 Things Public Land Hunters Didn’t Have to Deal With 25 Years Ago

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Public Land Hunting 25 Years Ago

Public land hunting has always been challenging, but as the decades have passed, some of the challenges have changed. For years the images of overcrowding, sparse game populations, and rugged/subpar terrain has filled the minds of many hunters when they think about public land. However, this is starting to change due to shifting hunter mindsets and […]

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Game Warden Salary: Typical Starting Pay for a Career in Wildlife Law Enforcement

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officer standing by a sign.

This is how much a typical game warden job pays. One of the most interesting jobs in North America is that of the game wardens. These hard-working men and women are the ones who are primarily responsible for enforcing our game and fish laws. If you talk to one of these law enforcement officers, it’s […]

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Outdoors Shows on Netflix: Hunting, Fishing, and Survival Videos You’ve Got to See

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Outdoors Shows On Netflix

Here’s the lineup of outdoor shows on Netflix that you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become a great place for outdoors loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsman […]

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How to Make Your Own European Mount in 4 Easy Steps

Mady Crowley
European Mount

European mounts are quickly gaining popularity, and for good reason. While there will always be a place for a full shoulder mount of a prized game animal, alternatives–primarily European mounts–have become just as popular of a trend in recent years. Despite the appeal of being able to remember exactly what your animal looked like with […]

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