Where will you find what you need to know about deer hunting in Illinois? Right here. The Land of Lincoln is one of the top whitetail deer hunting states in the U.S. thanks to lots of agriculture and prime habitat that the deer herd flourishes from. If you need more proof of that, look no further than […]
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These are key things for property owners to consider. For anyone who has worked hard to acquire their own piece of hunting heaven, nothing is more frustrating than discovering you have trespassers on your land. Sadly, poachers invading private property happens all the time across the country. Especially in known big buck states like Iowa […]
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If you apply for deer permits in these three states, you stand a chance to take an awesome hunting trip this fall. By the time most states’ deer seasons have wound down, it’s fair to say some are ready for the break. It’s a good time to put the gear away and start to recover […]
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When coveralls, jackets, and gloves aren’t cutting it in the hunting blind, it’s time to get a hunting heater. The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is a popular choice for hunters in cold climates. It’s perfect for tents and small spaces up to 225 square feet. The Buddy propane heater will make a great addition to […]
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Add a whole lot of enjoyment to your squirrel season by hunting with a four legged companion–a squirrel hunting dog! When I was younger I did a lot of squirrel hunting in the woods next to my grandparent’s farm in northern Wisconsin. They had a big Labrador retriever named Hooper. Although he wasn’t trained to […]
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Citizen scientists are an integral piece of how we perceive the outdoor world and the outdoors community plays a big part. Whether we are hunting, fishing, or just observing wildlife, the outdoorsmen and women of North America take part in various ways to help researchers to shed light on the environment. And hunters and anglers […]
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We got to check out the ISOtunes Sport Caliber electronic hearing protection system before they were available for purchase. Here’s what we thought. Hearing protection has come a long way from the foam plugs you have to pinch in between your finger and thumb. In fact, expecting a lot out of a newly-acquired pair of […]
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When you’re done thinking about mule deer hunting and are ready to get serious, here’s where you need to go. Some say that mule deer populations across America are struggling and that the glory days of chasing muleys has long since passed. There’s truth in the idea that mule deer numbers are down a bit […]
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Rabbit hunting can fill several needs for the hunter, not the least of which is a full pot. Rabbit hunting is one of the tried-and-true ways to fulfill our lives as hunters, and definitely one of the best species for youth to hunt. Between cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, and snowshoe hares, small game hunters have found […]
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These are the best 3D archery targets you can buy. When it comes to bowhunting, practice makes perfect. The best bowhunters practice all summer long in the heat with their recurve or compound to make sure when the moment of truth arrives, they’ll be ready. The best way to practice for that moment is with life-like animal targets […]
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