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

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skull and antler of a deer

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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4 of the Best Turkey Hunting Boots on the Market Today

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When you’re thinking of crucial pieces of gear that will add to the success of your turkey hunt, a common, itemized checklist that pops into your head probably looks something like this: shotgun, turkey vest, extra shells, and turkey calls. Give or take a few interchangeable items. But one piece of gear that oftentimes gets […]

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Clever Hay Bale Blind Will Fool Most Farm Deer

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If you live in an agricultural state like Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, or Illinois, farmers’ fields factor into your hunting exploits. So hunters found an effective way to hide in a hay bale blind long ago. Unfortunately, commercially-made hay bale blinds can be quite expensive. If you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, […]

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Father Unselfishly Gives Up Chance at Season Target Iowa Buck to His Daughter


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For many of us, hunting is a family affair in which we evaluate our success as a group. Perhaps the only thing that beats taking a big buck ourselves is being lucky enough to watch one of our loved ones do it, especially if it’s a deer you’ve all been seeing via trail cameras or […]

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8-Year-Old Makes Great Shot To Harvest His First Turkey Using a Bow


A young bowhunter takes aim at a turkey.

There’s no doubt about it, hunters are starting into the tradition younger than ever and we’re all for it. Almost every state wildlife agency has either lowered their minimum age requirements substantially, or better yet, they’ve eliminated them completely allowing hunters to start whenever their parents feel they are responsible enough to go afield with […]

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