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Celebrities Who Hunt: 8 Actors, Musicians, and Athletes

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Stars… they’re just like us–at least some of them–when it comes to getting outdoors. When it comes to rugged outdoor activities like hunting, the first people who come to mind are… probably not celebrities in Hollywood. But you might be surprised to learn that for as many that might be vegan-leaning, there are also those […]

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King Ranch Whitetail Hunt: How Much Does It Cost to Hunt the Flagship Texas Ranch?

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If you’ve ever considered a King Ranch whitetail hunt then here is what you need to know. The King Ranch legacy is one of the original American success stories, and it comes straight out of the Lone Star State. In 1853, Captain Richard King purchased the now famous creek-fed oasis in the Wild Horse Desert […]

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Is Making Hunter Education Accessible Online a Good Idea?

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Hunter Education

Should hunter safety courses be more accessible? For most, it is no secret hunting is slowly but steadily declining in numbers. We saw a brief resurgence in interest during the Covid-19 pandemic, but that appears to have been short-lived. Still, one interesting new wrinkle to hunting as a direct result of coronavirus when some states […]

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Pike eat Pike World

Several weeks ago I blogged about “Scary Stuff” and how a little thrill now and then keeps us alive.  In our outdoor pursuits, knowing there are big, bad predators out there is what makes the “wild”, well, wild.  It is what makes it worth the time spent there. I get the same feeling on the …

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Deer Sounds: Making Sense of the Noises You Hear in the Deer Woods

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Deer Sounds

What sounds do whitetail deer make? Whitetail deer are crafty animals, and figuring out their habits and behaviors is one of the most difficult parts of deer hunting. More specifically, figuring out all the different sounds deer make and what they mean is one of the hardest parts. Thankfully, humans have been studying different deer sounds […]

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Boone and Crockett Announces New State Record Bighorn Sheep for Washington State

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Bighorn Sheep Record

Washington has a new record bighorn sheep. The world of bighorn sheep hunting has some exciting news with a new state record for Washington confirmed by Boone and Crockett Club. The organization announced in a press release that Gary Guerrieri’s 202 4/8-inch monster ram from 2020 is the second largest currently entered in the club’s […]

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Mouflon Ram Hunting: All There is to Know About This Exotic Species


Mouflon Ram Hunting

If mouflon hunting is next on your bucket list, here’s what to know about this exotic species. European mouflon were first introduced in Corsica and Sardinia thousands of years ago, but they’ve since been imported and now roam a good portion of Texas, along with some Armenian mouflon. Because Texas mouflon have been interbreeding with […]

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The Best GPS Units for Hunting Have These 7 Things in Common

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Best GPS For Hunting

Don’t invest in a pricey GPS device unless it comes equipped with these qualities. With hundreds of options to choose from, shopping for a new GPS unit can be a daunting task. This criteria should help you narrow down your choices. 1. Excellent Satellite Reception First and foremost, a handheld GPS unit’s ability to efficiently […]

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