In the mood for some fresh and unique wild boar recipes? Wild boar gets a bad rap, and not just due to their destructive nature. If folks aren’t concerned about the toughness, they’re quick to notice that the taste (which is much like pork) can come with a touch of gaminess. Sometimes it’s tough to […]
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Snuggle up on a cold night with this delicious crock pot pheasant stew. Pheasants are one of the greatest tasting wild game birds, and there are a ton of great ways to prepare them. It’s little wonder pheasant hunting is so popular these days. This wild pheasant recipe is very simple to prepare. It is perfect for those cold […]
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There’s nothing like a good venison roast recipe to satisfy the family on any given evening. Suffice to say that most of us get through the cold, grueling winter with good food, and using deer meat we’ve harvested ourselves for awesome venison recipes makes it even more meaningful. We thought you may enjoy some tasty […]
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Here are just a few wild things about this iconic animal you may not know. Those of us who are lucky enough to spot elk in the wild know how majestic and awe-inspiring these huge animals are. But what else do you know about elk (besides how delicious their meat is)? Let’s find out. Their […]
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Treestand vs. ground blind: which is better? And for what scenarios? Here in North America, most deer hunters traditionally use two different methods in their attempts to fill the freezer with venison every year. We are talking about the use of a treestand or a ground blind. Most hunters have likely hunted from both at […]
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Giant 900-pound alligator had been snacking on livestock. Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators, but very few will ever capture the imagination quite like the one shot by Mississippi’s Doug Borries. That’s because the beast was 13 feet, four inches long and weighed a staggering 905 pounds! As if that wasn’t enough […]
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How do deer survive the deepest part of the winter and should we do anything to help? This is a question that we’ve all asked ourselves and others over the years. Even those who live in and hunt regions of our nation that may not see the deep freezes of the northern tier of states, […]
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Wyoming is something of a hidden gem for elk. When it comes to the top states for elk hunting, Wyoming is sometimes lost in the shuffle. It gets overshadowed a bit by states like Idaho and Colorado as the top destinations for a non-resident every hunting season. However, for those in the know, the Wyoming […]
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The storied conservation organization celebrates 85 years and 15 million acres saved. Arguably the most storied conservation organization ever formed, Ducks Unlimited celebrated its 85th anniversary last week and the organization is happy to celebrate years of key wetlands preservation. The role of public hunting areas is more important than ever these days. Mostly because […]
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How long should it really take for a new hunter to kill a deer with a crossbow? Crossbow hunting has always been something of a hot topic, but the debate has calmed down a bit in recent years as more states have relaxed their previously stringent rules on using them during regular archery seasons. Now, […]
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