Sporting life

5 Chilling Real-Life ‘Man-Eaters’ Just in Time for Halloween

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Maneaters

It’s October and Halloween is upon us. But these real-life monsters are scarier than anything you see in movies.  Keeping that in mind, we’ve done some research and assembled a list of five of the most chilling real-life incidents of man-eating animals. For whatever reason, these carnivores all developed a taste for human flesh and […]

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3 States with the Best Deer Hunting Season Weather

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Here’s where to head for the best weather conditions for deer movement. While deer hunters might prefer sitting 20 feet up in a treestand when it’s sunny and 75, beautiful, warm weather isn’t what’s going to get whitetails on their feet during daylight. This is especially true with mature bucks during early season archery. Big […]

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Weatherby Rifles: The American Firearm and Ammo Company Making Bolt Actions, Shotguns, and Hunting Ammunition

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Here’s a brief history of this storied American gun maker Some people might not know much about Weatherby, Inc., the ammo, rifle, and shotgun company. They are a thoroughly American gunmaker that has been around since the end of the Second World War. Today, this Sheridan, Wyoming-based company can claim it was integral in the […]

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Danner Recurve Boots Review: Hunting in Heritage Footwear


The Danner Recurve Hunting Boots are a reliable, noteworthy pair worth strong consideration by any hunter. Danner Boots can point to a foundation of footwear expertise that’s kept them at the top of the game for generations. The Danner Recurve Hunting Boot follows suit, and I’ve become a firm believer in the brand’s commitment to […]

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Elk Backstrap Recipe: Lightly Seasoned, Cooked in Cast Iron, and Finished in the Oven

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Here’s an elk backstrap recipe that will please the crowd every time. Just marinate your elk backstrap, throw it on the grill, and serve right? Well, not so fast, you connoisseur of wild game meat, you! Not every wild game recipe has to be at the height of gourmet cuisine to be good. But there […]

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