Man left bighorn sheep to rot after incident in the Highland Mountains. A Montana man is claiming it was a case of mistaken identity, but not everyone is buying it, and the poacher has been hit with heavy fines and restitution as a result. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department announced in a press […]
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The only option on this buck was an extreme long-range shot. Long-range shooting is all the rage these days. Especially in parts of the west where sighting deer at extreme distances is common. Sometimes it can be extremely difficult to get any closer when the bucks are jumpy and there are few places for a […]
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This shed hunting prank is cruel but hilarious at the same time. As we start to get into the winter months, the minds of many deer hunters are shifting from harvesting the animals themselves to locating their shed antlers and late season scouting efforts. Because hard work now can pay off next season with a […]
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Don’t let your favorite camping trip get ruined by a dead battery when one of these portable solar chargers can save the day. Phones and GPS units have made their case for being included on camping adventures. You don’t have to keep your nose in them the entire time, but the safety features and experience […]
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Looking for a good survival tent? Here’s how to find one that fits your needs. Life tents, emergency tents, survival shelters, bug out tents, or whatever you prefer to call them, the survival tent has its place for the discerning outdoorsman. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill camping tent, but an ultralight emergency shelter that can […]
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The meat from three poached elk was wasted. Officials in Washington are asking the public for leads in a poaching case that left two large bull elk killed and another wounded near Fairfield in Spokane County. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says the bulls were shot on or around New Year’s Eve off […]
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Here’s what many hunters consider the best kill shot: the double-lung. This buck never knew what happened to him! There’s no question about it. If you can hit an animal right in the pump house (yes, the heart) you’ll drop it like a sack of potatoes. Maybe the easiest, most sought-after shot is one through […]
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These are the hunting stories we’re watching closely. The past couple of years have been a time of action, change, and development within the hunting community. There have been conservation victories, big moves towards inclusion, and massive growth as the ongoing pandemic pushes people outdoors. On the flip side, there have also been social scandals, […]
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LINCOLN, Neb. – Spring turkey hunting permits for 2022 will be available from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 10. Nebraska offers birds in every county of the state. The state also offers plentiful and affordable permits, long seasons, great public access and $8 permits for youth. Wild turkey hunters in Nebraska enjoy …
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Utah becomes the second state to ban trail camera use for hunting. Approximately seven months after Arizona implemented a highly controversial total ban on trail camera use for hunting, Utah has followed suite with a ban of their own. The Utah Wildlife Board voted in heavy restrictions on trail camera use in their most recent […]
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