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Antler Point Restrictions: Are They Good or Bad for Hunting?

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Antler Point Restrictions

Are antler point restrictions helping or hurting hunting? As modern deer hunting continues to evolve in the 21st century, wildlife management officials are consistently looking at new ways of controlling and growing the deer herds in their states or provinces. There has been a monumental shift towards creating a better age structure in many areas […]

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Mossy Oak Stanley Thermos Bottle, Travel Mug, and Flask: Legendary Camo Patterns on Legendary Drinkware


We got a sneak peek at the new Mossy Oak Stanley Thermos, a combination of two legendary brands synonymous with quality, pride, and honoring your roots. Mossy Oak and Stanley, two American brands with a deep heritage in our collective communities, have released a collection of drinkware they say is Built for Hunt. Fish. Work. […]

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Trespassing Laws in New York Explained for Outdoorsmen

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New York Trespassing Laws

Here are the New York trespassing laws as they pertain to folks who want to hunt or fish in the Empire State. On any state land managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, (NYSDEC) including Wildlife Management Areas and State Forests, the boundaries are well marked with DEC signs and usually open […]

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.270 Winchester Rifles: 10 Top Choices For the Classic Hunting Round

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.270 Winchester Rifles

The .270 Winchester is still a dynamite hunting round. When it comes to iconic hunting rounds, .270 Winchester is one that often stands out in the crowd. First developed in the early 1920s, the round became a household name, mostly through the praise of legendary outdoor writer Jack O’Connor, who endlessly praised the round in […]

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Rifle Scopes for Long Distance Shooting: Best Features and 6 Top Choices

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To go long, you simply need an optic that’s up to the task. Here’s what to look for in a long range rifle scope and a few good suggestions. For effective long range shooting, you need a long range rifle scope, plain and simple. What exactly is a long range rifle scope? That varies a […]

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Hunter success highly variable on Nebraska’s pheasant opener

LINCOLN, Neb. – Bird dogs and blaze orange returned to the fields across rural Nebraska on Oct. 30, the state’s season opener for pheasant quail and partridge. According to field reports, hunter success for pheasants was highest in the Northeast (0.62 birds per hunter), with some of the better reports coming from the northernmost counties …

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Houston Safari Club Foundation: A Brief Overview of the Nonprofit Organization’s Promotion of Our Hunting Heritage


Houston Safari Club Foundation

The Houston Safari Club Foundation works towards saving our hunting heritage through policy and charitable efforts. The Houston Safari Club Foundation has a simple stated mission: preserve hunting through education, conservation and the promotion of our hunting heritage. It’s important to point out that HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club […]

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Deer Carts: 5 Top Picks for Packing Out Even the Biggest Deer

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Deer Cart

A deer cart can open up a lot of opportunities for deer hunting enthusiasts. If you’ve ever dragged big game a good distance, you know. Sleds are great hunting accessories for short, downhill distances, but if you have rough terrain and steep inclines ahead of you, a deer cart will make your life much easier. […]

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