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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Offers Up to 30 Days of Off-Grid Communication


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Garmin’s inReach Mini got some upgrades that will make backcountry outdoorsmen happy. Earlier today, Garmin launched the inReach Mini 2, the newest iteration of one of its most popular products among outdoorsmen. The compact satellite communication device still offers two-way texting and SOS capabilities, but has received state-of-art upgrades in battery life, situational awareness, Garmin […]

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7 Best Turkey Choke Tubes


Turkey Choke Tubes

To make the most of those expensive turkey hunting shells, you need the right turkey choke tube. For those who don’t know, turkey hunting is a very particular and interesting kind of shotgun hunting. A good turkey gun and ammo set up strikes a balance between range and shot pattern density. To kill a turkey, you have to put pellets […]

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Archer Heart Shots Buck With Handmade Bow and Stone Broadhead

YouTube: The Push Archery
Stone Broadhead

This is about as old school as you can get. In the world of archery, everyone is always looking for faster and more technologically advanced products. Modern compounds, arrows, and broadheads are capable of things bowhunters a hundred years ago could have never dreamed of achieving. It’s easy to see why some hunters feel like […]

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7 Shed Hunting Tips for Those Who Just Can’t Seem to Find Them

All Images by Travis Smola
A shed antler on the ground.

Here are 7 shed hunting tips to make your outings less frustrating. Shed hunting can be a frustrating thing. There are many articles out there relating information on how to find them, but this article is for those of you who have read up extensively, yet still can’t seem to locate anything. Make no mistake, […]

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Cold Weather Hunting Gear: Essentials for Staying Toasty in the Blind or Stand

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Cod Weather Hunting Gear

Hunting in the cold is unavoidable, but these 10 pieces of cold weather hunting gear will make the wait easier. Most of the hunts we live for happen when the leaves are gone, the days are shorter, and the temperature dives. It becomes easier to see why a cottage industry of gloves and wool socks […]

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Youth Hunter’s Big Buck Makes Jealous Younger Brother Cry and We Can Relate

YouTube: Hunt Club with Phillip Culpepper
First Buck Younger Brother

We can relate to this youngster’s reaction to his brother’s buck too well. Everyone can relate to the frustrations of a long hunting season that ends up unsuccessfully. We don’t care how long you have been hunting, everyone has a dry season at some point that ends in tag soup. Any hunter that tells you […]

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8 Wild Game Super Bowl Appetizers That Are Perfect for the Big Game

Celby Richoux
Bowl of venison chili.

The Big Game is the perfect time to break out the game meats. Somehow, some way, you’re always the one who gets picked to host the Super Bowl party. Or maybe you’re the type of person who just enjoys hosting gatherings and getting an opportunity to show off your cooking skills. Whatever the reason you’re […]

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The Top Shed Hunting Dog Breeds That Will Find You Dropped Antlers

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Shed Hunting Dog Breeds

Here are five of the best shed hunting dog breeds out there right now. Shed hunting dogs have been gaining in popularity for years now, and that’s an understatement. Even better, training your dog to help you find antler sheds isn’t all that hard, and it is a ton of fun for the dog and […]

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