As I brought up my rifle and scope, the buck unexpectedly turned his head back in my direction. I know he missed my movements; his head had been away from me when I moved. I could see through the scope he was looking at something else near his feet. I noticed that the non-typical buck, […]
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KUIU has been rather busy with new releases lately. Now they have announced a newly redesigned lightweight hydration pack for keeping the user fast and light on their feet. The company just relaunched the Stalker Pro 500 hydration pack. They say it is the perfect solution for hunters on the final stage of a long […]
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We all know the feeling. You climb 20 feet up into your treestand, you hang your bow, situate your pack, get comfortable, and then suddenly, a sense of overwhelming fear comes over you. You forgot something. And that something is vital. Whether it be your bow release, phone, rangefinder, or maybe you put on the […]
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First Lite fans no longer have to shop online only, as long as they’re near Idaho. The hunting and fishing outfitters opened their first brick-and-mortar store in Hailey, a little over two hours east of Boise. First Lite is a part of the MeatEater brand family and previously only offered online shopping. The store will feature […]
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When it comes to knives that deserve attention, it’s a little like collecting Matchbox cars. There always seems to be an endless array of choices. I absolutely love seeking out cool knives, especially in the pocket knife category. Finding them and gathering information about how they are made and where you can purchase them is […]
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Knife choices for the average outdoorsman or woman are many and quite diverse, especially for collectors. Finding good-quality knives that still have excellent use cases is important, which is why we’re highlighting the exceptional Anniversary Edition Morakniv Knife: the Mora 2000 (S). This Swedish blade is a monument to the vaunted knife maker’s 130th anniversary and […]
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When it comes to blades, steel quality is everything when it comes to selecting a good one. Knives and any other blades made of Damascus steel are always in our wheelhouse. For good reason too. Primarily because the best part is that knives made from this fabled steel maintain their edge and their value for […]
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For most women, hunting is personal. We learn to do it to feed our families, participate in a close relationship with nature, have personal time outdoors to ourselves, and contribute to wildlife management. However, this means the barriers we face when learning to hunt can feel harder to jump over, too. It’s easy to become […]
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Long ago, hunters realized that if they blended into the environment, they could fool more game and go hungry less often. In particular, a human face is one of those things that will send most wild animals fleeing. With that, camouflage techniques used by hunters to hide their faces were developed. In all the years […]
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Are feral hogs safe to eat? Without question wild hogs are the most problematic invasive species currently inhabiting North America, especially in Texas and Florida where the hog population only continues to grow. In most cases, hog hunting can only go far in stopping the spread of these destructive critters. In Texas alone, it’s estimated […]
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Read MoreIf you are planning to go out on a fishing trip anytime soon, there are certain things that you need to make sure you bring. If not, your trip can take a turn for the […]
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Here are some of the best options for Smith & Wesson gear that we could find. Smith & Wesson might be one of our favorite firearm manufacturers, but they actually have a lot of other items on our wish list. We’re all a fan of this iconic company, but the bottom line is that they […]
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