Michigan man allegedly stayed out all night poaching deer. A call for a domestic violence incident led the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make a major poaching bust in Van Buren County Michigan in October. The DNR says 33-year-old Justin Ernst of Decatur is facing 15 charges from the DNR stemming from nine bucks […]
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Behold, a free-range typical whitetail like no other. Earlier this week, we shared a story about a jaw-dropping 258-inch whitetail taken in Iowa by hunter Joe Franz and Trophy Pursuit cameraman Derek Wilkerson. According to the team, the behemoth buck is the largest free-range whitetail ever killed on film. Trophy Pursuit recently released video and more […]
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Do you use an ATV for hunting? Here’s why it may not be the best choice. By now, people have recognized hunting ATV, UTV, or other off-road vehicles as the huge benefits that they are. Especially for those who couldn’t continue to hunt or fish due to the physical requirements involved, they’re a Godsend. All-terrain […]
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What exactly is the hunter’s role in wildlife conservation? We constantly hear sportsmen and women talking about how hunters and anglers help conservation efforts and wildlife management. It is one of the largest selling points we use to defend hunting from its many detractors. Sadly, many people simply do not understand the important role hunting […]
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The music video “She Shot My Buck” will have you laughing and remembering why you don’t let her know where your buck is! Here’s a new song for all those hunters that have had some heartbreak in their lives. No, not breaking up with your girlfriend, just finding out that somebody else got your buck! […]
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These products were designed more for people than deer hunting. If there is one thing every deer hunter learns the hard way, it is that there is a sucker born every minute. Let’s face it, the outdoor world is filled with tons of silly gimmick hunting gear products that just do not work as advertised. A […]
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Picture yourself harnessed in a tree stand for deer hunting. You are losing light. It’s nearing sunset. The prime time for deer movement. Suddenly, you hear a squirrel bark and chatter. Then even closer to you, from the same direction, you hear curiosity putts from some wild turkeys. Within a few minutes you hear another …
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Whether you’re looking for a gift for a special lady or just want to treat yourself, these are some of the best styles for women anglers and hunters. Hunting and fishing aren’t just hobbies – they’re ways of life. If you want to incorporate your love of outdoor adventure into your wedding band or everyday […]
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What are the things that irk outsiders about hunting? Hunters really do not do enough to think about the public perception of our favorite pastime. I have heard plenty of hunters say they do not care about what non-hunters think. I understand why people do not care about what anti-hunters think, let’s face it, those […]
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Here’s what you need to know about the hunter safety card. For those of us who have been hunting for a while, hunter safety requirements represented our first real test of hunting knowledge. It’s also a beginning of the wisdom we gain each and every time we go hunting. But way back in the day, […]
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