What is the Outdoor Recreation Act and how will it effect outdoorsmen and women? Two U.S. Senators from different sides of the aisle have come together for the benefit of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking, climbing, and access to federal lands. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo) have introduced the Outdoor Recreation […]
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Cooking wild turkey takes some work. It gets easier if you follow these guidelines. Once turkey season is done, you’ve hopefully brought home a handful of gobblers for a few delicious wild-game feasts. With that thought in mind, we decided to put together a few tips that you can put to use while cooking and […]
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Are you adept at vacuum sealing venison? This crash course will help. Hunting to procure organic, free range protein, free of the additives found in most commercially-raised meat, is quickly becoming one of the most referenced reasons new hunters are taking up the sport. Wild game yielded from a successful hunt is a cherished product. […]
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Even though these types of lists are always subjective, here’s what most hunters would agree are the most popular duck species. There are at least twenty-nine types of native ducks in North America. Some of these ducks are harder to find than others, but American waterfowl hunters definitely have a lot of choices. Some ducks […]
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Federal protections for wolves are back on again. In news that’s already inspiring debate, a judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across at least 44 states on Thursday in U.S. District Court. The New York Times reports Senior District Judge Jeffrey S. White of the Northern District of California was the one who made […]
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Wanting to get into night hunting for hogs? Here are five things that you’ll need. Hog hunting is growing in popularity, and doing so rather rapidly in the United States. That’s especially true for the last 10 years or so, and there are multiple reasons why this is the case. The feral hog population is booming, […]
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These smoked venison recipes are going to inspire some seriously tantalized tastebuds. Venison is a lean, healthy meat that can be absolutely delicious when prepared properly. One particularly good way is to smoke the meat. Smoking venison gives it an earthy, smoky, deep flavor that compliments the wild game very well. So bust out the […]
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Here’s a favorite we can all appreciate. Check out this delicious Three Bean Slow Cooker Chili recipe made with venison. Venison chili is a popular sportsmen’s dinnertime meal, and for good reason. It is an easy and hearty way to use the venison yielded from a successful season. Chili is a hard dish to mess […]
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What are the big milestones that mark serious accomplishments for whitetail deer hunters? As deer hunters, there are dozens of milestones that we hope to achieve throughout our time. Every one of the milestones in our hunting lives are unique experiences, and not everyone can say they have reached all of these benchmarks. To people who […]
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If you’re seeking some of the best quail hunting there is, try any of these five states. Quail hunting is not only one of the most fun hunting opportunities out there, it is a tradition like no other and a great match of skills between a hunter and his gun dog. It is estimated that […]
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