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The Record-Shattering, 200-Inch Buck Shot That Sat Forgotten for Decades

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When you think about state hunting records being broken, you usually think about it being from this hunting season. You certainly don’t expect a record to be broken in 2022 by a buck taken down in 1968. But that’s exactly what happened when Pennsylvania announced last year a new state record typical whitetail deer from […]

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Mossy Oak Crew Tags 6 Mature Bucks on Rut-Crazed Oklahoma Whitetail Hunt


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At the core of America’s hunting heritage is the relationship between man and whitetail deer. Once a coveted food source that demanded undivided focus from those who hunted to feed their communities, the whitetail deer has largely remained true to itself over the course of recorded history. Man’s role in this storied relationship has experienced […]

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Successful Conservation Efforts Restored Minnesota Wild Turkey Population


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With over 70,000 turkeys wandering around Minnesota, it’s hard to believe that 30 years ago, there were none to be found. That was the reality for Minnesota in the early 1970s until 29 adult birds were taken from Missouri and planted in Houston County in the southeastern part of the state. According to wildlife research […]

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Survey Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Campground Rates Increased in 2022


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If you thought your favorite campground seemed a little more crowded and expensive this past year, you weren’t imagining things. At least not according to camping app The Dyrt, which just released the results of a survey of campground managers and hosts with some fascinating new statistics. According to its survey, which spanned all 50 […]

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