The rangefinding bow sight got even better with several notable improvements for bowhunters and target shooters. When Garmin debuted its Xero A1i rangefinding bow sight at the Archery Trade Association Show in 2018, the company’s booth was swarmed by media, buyers, and even the competition for days. The revolutionary technology was completely new to the […]
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This buck proves just how tough deer can be. Most hunters are aware of how tough whitetail deer are to kill. They are extremely wily, crafty, and cunning animals with a nose for danger. However, we sometimes underestimate just how tough these animals are too. Their will to survive through extraordinary circumstances and the odds […]
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Meet Rut Daniels…the greatest professional archer and hunter you’ve never heard of. He was destined for greatness and he promised his sponsors gold in the Olympic games. That was until he shot the wrong target. But just who is Rut Daniels? Well, he’s only the greatest Olympian to ever step foot on an archery range […]
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The new ISOtunes Sport DEFY Slim earmuffs scored high marks upon first impressions. Hearing protection is something to be taken seriously. Take it from me, a guy who used to play drums in a college bar band, frequented loud rock and roll concerts, and installed 10-inch subwoofers in my Jeep Cherokee because I thought it […]
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Here are five great ways to improve public land. Care and research needs to be taken before attempting to improve public land on your own. With that in mind, what can we do to make these well known public hunting areas into hotspots for the foreseeable future? The obvious answer is to leave everything in […]
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A pair of Darn Tough Hunting Socks reinstated my belief in caring about your feet. I don’t know about you, but I heard it all the time in my early hunting days: “Take good care of your feet, or your whole day can be ruined.” Investing in good hunting boots has always been part of […]
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Have you ever considered making dog food with your deer meat? Here’s why venison dog food is a healthy alternative. If you’re like us, you couldn’t possibly turn down those longing eyes sitting patiently on the floor next to you while you prepare your favorite venison recipe. In fact, our favorite, hard working canines are […]
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Targeted conservation for ring-necked pheasants in agriculturally dominated landscapes By John Laux, NGPC Upland Game and Access Program Manager Similar to many surrounding states, Nebraska’s ring-necked pheasant populations have experienced long-term declines – a trend driven largely by continued habitat loss. Over time, changes in agricultural land-use (i.e. grassland conversion to cropland, “cleaner” farming techniques, …
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Getting kids hunting involves much more than teaching them to shoot a firearm or a bow. What was it that got us interested in hunting in the first place? For me, it was hearing the stories, seeing the animals in the wild, and the desire to be a part of the community of hunters everywhere. […]
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The .350 Legend helps another youth hunter bag a nice buck. In many Midwestern states, hunters are still subject to outdated laws regarding legal firearms for deer. Because of concerns about the distance the bullets could travel, hunters were traditionally restricted to shotguns only. Muzzleloaders gave us a bit more range, but most hunters in […]
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