Hunters of Color has set out to build bridges over the barriers that blocked Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from hunting. A few years ago, the founders of the Oregon-based nonprofit Hunters of Color, Lydia Parker, Jimmy Flatt, and Thomas Tyner, were three friends from Oregon State University who had noticed an alarming […]
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Shotguns have gone through drastic changes over the last several decades, but some older models are as good today as they were many years ago. Ask anybody that has hunted for multiple decades and they will tell you that both turkey hunting and firearms have come a long way. Today, turkey hunting popularity is at […]
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This is one ummm, interesting way to prepare iguana. These days Florida is overrun with a bevy of different invasive species. One of the most problematic up and comers has been the green iguana. These big lizards are believed to have gotten to the Sunshine State thanks to either escapees or released animals from the […]
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Love a classic and hate to change? You definitely aren’t alone. Take a look at some of the oldest hunting and fishing brands still relevant today. There are many outdoor brands out there that have stood the test of time. Of those few, only a handful have found ways to stay near the front of […]
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A father and son had an amazing memory on this muzzleloader hunt. Many outsiders to hunting simply cannot understand what it is we love so much about the tradition. Most seem to think it’s all about harvesting an animal, which is a major goal, but it’s not the only part of the equation. Filling the […]
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Here are some great uses for wood ash that you may have never known. We all love a good fire, but what are you supposed to do with all the leftover ashes? We’ll go ahead and say that the most obvious of these is to wet a wad of newspaper, dip it into the ashes, […]
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You finally got permission to hunt that prime piece of hunting land, now you need to be a good caretaker. For a lot of hunters, the emphasis is usually on finding a good piece of hunting land to set up on. Short of leasing a property or buying it on your own, you’re going to […]
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It may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but we think women would consider fur trapping as an outdoor recreational activity if they knew the benefits. Ask a seasoned trapper why they keep running a line despite a measly fur market and you’ll turn up a lot of answers – that feeling […]
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Hunting in Canada can be the adventure of a lifetime. If you live in the United States, you might not realize the amazing hunting opportunities that are waiting just north of the border in Canada. An incredible variety of big game animals can be found in the great white north. Here are just a few […]
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Lots of outdoorsmen and women love to give nicknames to game animals. These are some of the best we’ve heard. Sometimes we become so enamored with the animals we pursue that they grow special places in our hearts. Maybe it’s because they trick us so often and spoil our efforts. It often leads us to […]
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