One of the best parts of hunting is being able to make memories with our loved ones. It makes things hard when we lose those loved ones we used to share the woods with. It can leave a hole in our heart and soul that’s difficult to mend. At the end of the day, the […]
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One of the toughest scenarios for a hunter to find themselves in is probably a mature buck who has taken up with a doe in heat. Unless that doe walks in front of you, you’re going to have a hard time diverting his attention away. Which is just one aspect that makes this hunt featuring […]
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While mule deer are native to the western United States, they have had a tough time recently, proven in their population numbers. Drought, wildfires, and encroachment from other deer species all take their toll on mule deer habitat and well-being, and that’s without the added pressures of hunting season. Mule deer already have hunting restrictions […]
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We know some deer hunters might be contemplating putting their gear away for the season at this point. After all, it’s getting late in the year, and there are several major holidays rapidly approaching. But we say don’t throw in the towel on deer season and put your feet up and tipple that glass of […]
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With the dead of winter setting in, it’s easy to get a little depressed this time of year as we dread the foul weather. However, there’s something to look forward to with the late winter and spring in shed hunting. Antlers will soon be dropping from the heads of big game animals everywhere. Searching for […]
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For many hunters it’s easy to put deer hunting season in the back of their minds once December and January roll around. After all, there are plenty of distractions centering around the holidays. And it’s easy for hunters to simply throw in the towel and say to themselves: “Next year is my year!” Well, we […]
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Everyone knows bowhunters are a passionate bunch, and most aren’t going to let anything stand in the way of them and opening day. That includes being nearly eight months pregnant at the time opening day rolls around! That’s just the situation Stormy Garver and her boyfriend, Sean McCrory, find themselves in with Missouri’s opening day […]
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Duck hunters, at least the ones that do it right, are a dedicated bunch. There’s a ton of work involved, the kind that would impress a whitetail hunter who practices rigid quality deer management, or a public land elk hunter who relies on thorough scouting. You do all that work, the dirty and sweaty kind […]
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It’s not over until it’s over. Sure, it’s easy to get discouraged with deer hunting season as the days get colder and the middle part of December approaches. But hold on just a minute! Before you fully give up the hunt and turn your focus on Christmas and the New Year, there are still plenty […]
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You always hear people say, “The only good snake is a dead snake.” Or, perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “The only thing better than a dead snake is two dead snakes.” Rattlesnakes can be quite the nuisance in southern states, particularly Texas, as they have the ability to bring a hunt–or any other outdoor activity–to […]
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