Last December, a coyote hunter in Cherry Valley, New York shot an animal that kicked off a nearly year-long controversy among wildlife agencies and animal rights organizations. The hunter posted a photo of his harvest, which he believed to be a coyote, on Facebook. It was online that Joseph Butera, a member of the Northeast […]
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Wyoming offers incredible hunting and fishing opportunities any outdoorsperson would enjoy. Between being a new waterfowl hunter and never having the chance to hunt in Wyoming before, I got excited when Erin Crider, a waterfowl guide, invited me on a women’s cast and blast trip. I headed out to central Wyoming with Uncharted Outdoorswomen this […]
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The thrill of getting that first buck is something one never forgets. And it’s even better when you get to share that moment with family. One thing we love about the modern era of hunting is that these moments are increasingly being captured on video, creating a lasting memory of the experience that younger hunters […]
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The late season is exceptional for big- and small-game hunting. Snow pushes elk and deer into lower-elevation areas, making them more accessible for late-season hunters. A fresh blanket of powder can highlight fresh rabbit and squirrel signs. However, hunting during January and February can chill you to the bone. Don’t let winter weather keep you […]
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When faced with the reality that deer season is fast coming to a close, most deer hunters should take stock of what they’ve accomplished–and what they still want to succeed in–before it’s all said and done. With this in mind, it behooves each of us to have already thought of this ahead of time and […]
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Duck hunting is an experience unlike any other. The camaraderie amongst hunting buddies seems to be at its highest when in the duck blind, there’s a special dynamic in hunting with a dog, the meat tastes incredible, and when you’re shooting is dialed in, it can be pretty dang fun. But what about when your […]
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Zoe Ragon was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2022, but didn’t let that stop her from giving deer hunting a shot with her boyfriend this past season. The Georgia resident went on to bag an 8-point buck on her first outing, and the successful first hunt was shared on the Georgia Department of Natural […]
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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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If you ask any state wildlife agency, you’ll find that the most disturbing trend for them is the number of hunters dropping every single season. We’ve seen little bumps in participation, mainly during 2020 and the COVID-19 era; but after that was mostly over, the numbers started slumping again almost immediately. There’s no doubt in […]
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In many whitetail hunters’ minds, the hunting season and drive to hunt is basically over after the calendar turns, but hunting the extreme late season is not to be ignored if you are still trying to punch a buck tag. It can be tough this time of year, but like any other time of the […]
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