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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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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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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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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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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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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These hunting themed cocktails will have you ready to leave the stand and relax for the evening. I’m not trying to perpetuate a stereotype, but a fair amount of folks in the hunting and outdoor community like to have a few drinks, and toasting a successful hunt is a common practice across the country. Heck, […]
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LINCOLN, Neb. – For hunters in Nebraska’s inaugural Special Landowner Deer Season, their season is over. The $8 Special Landowner Deer Permit, of which 3,690 were sold, was valid only for the three-day season, which ended Nov. 8, and is not valid for any other deer season. According to preliminary results from the Nebraska Game …
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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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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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