TikTok says draining the pond damages the aquatic life, doing more harm than good. Who’s right?
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Destructive wild boar wreak havoc on public and private land. Most states welcome hunting the swine—but not Missouri.
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Hunters are notorious for their readiness when it comes to the hunt, going so far as to plan next year’s outing during this year’s open season. But there is one thing we never take for granted, and that’s the shot. We have long since come to understand that these opportunities usually happen in an instant […]
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You may or may not have heard, but the whitetail deer is one of the hardiest game animals out there, and it doesn’t let a little snow stop it. Deer hunting in the snow–especially in the heavy snow–can be a great way to be successful whether the white stuff is currently falling or is already […]
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We’ve seen some weird videos of deer this season, with many showing a complete lack of fear around humans, which isn’t good. The following video, where a hunter pokes a buck with an arrow, might be the best yet and will undoubtedly leave you wondering if this buck is curious, overly friendly, or downright dumb. […]
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Maine is nestled in the furthest corner of the northeast, but don’t be fooled–the Pine Tree State isn’t just some lost place near Quebec, Canada. This is one of the most beautiful, pristine wilderness areas that the nation has to offer and her state parks are a testament to that fact. Maine is so chock […]
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We often have to come to terms with some of the negative aspects of hunting, but there are a few hunting facts in life that we wish we didn’t have to deal with. Fortunately, many of the things we once thought were negative turned out to be a good thing in the end. Reduced bag […]
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Not every outdoorsman lives in such close proximity to the wildlife they pursue. I didn’t always have the luxury, but my current home is an ideal location for hunting deer and wild turkey, and so far it’s had a significant impact on my hunting season. When walk onto my deck and I’m surrounded by a […]
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Deer absolutely love to eat acorns, and that results in a unique hunting advantage. Acorns are one of nature’s most nutritious wild foods and they only come from one source: oak trees. As deer hunters, we give high value to oaks as food sources that whitetail deer will cling to, especially in the harshness of […]
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Hunting whitetail deer is an involved process, combining mental, physical needs, and a determined strategy. In fact, any type of hunting can cause us to rethink our best laid plans. We’ve spent a lot of time studying our favorite game animals and finding gear and techniques to give us an edge. When we set out […]
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I’ll never forget my time growing up and living in western New York hunting and fishing. There is some argument as to which part of the state it is, but we always called it “Upstate” and we thought we were right. It’s really quite rural farmland, what is known as the “lake plains” since Lake […]
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Just when you think things are back to normal in the woods, you hear of a wildlife issue like the Maine Ghost Moose, and it not only scares you but also breaks your heart. Since Maine is the home to the largest moose population in the lower 48 states, you may think that it is […]
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