No combination on Earth quite compares to a well-trained hunting dog and its owner. To get to that point requires dedicated time, extensive training, and trust-building between the two. And having good equipment can help. Here is our pick for the top four collars for hunting dogs, based on price, functionality, and reviews. Advice for […]
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We know everyone’s definition of what makes for a nice buck is subjective, but let’s be honest: Most of us would prefer to shoot a big buck with an impressive set of antlers over a younger deer. I know there are exceptions to that rule, but we still cannot help but wonder every time we […]
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As soon as hunting season sneaks up on us, we all begin daydreaming about the giant buck that could end up hanging on the wall. Many hunters, namely those who set up trail cameras long before opening day, are keeping tabs on a particular buck that stands out from the rest. Typically, the difference between […]
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There are only a handful of colors that show particularly well in the outdoors. Blaze orange obviously comes to mind first, but purple also shows itself well in a natural setting. In fact, it’s also one of the few colors colorblind people can easily identify, making it an optimal choice for marking important landmarks. This […]
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If you still have a freezer full of duck breasts and you’re looking for something a little bit different to do with them, how about trying this duck French dip recipe with horseradish aioli? The ingredients of this recipe are rather simple, and it takes very little time to put together. It’s sure to be […]
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We thought we had seen the weirdest of the weird with that three-eyed buck, which was shot in Texas about a month ago. We should have known that nature had a few other curveballs to throw out before this season was done. Illinois hunter Jay Kehrer’s buck being a prime example. The deer he harvested […]
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Few hunters ever have the chance to see a piebald buck in the wild at any point in their lives. Even fewer have the change to actually take one–where it’s legal–as even when they do make an appearance, rarely does it happen during hunting season while a lucky man or woman is holding a gun […]
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In recent years, instant pots have made their way into nearly every family’s home and changed the way we cook for the better. The wonderful flavor and incredibly tender meat we’re used to seeing after several hours in a slow cooker, can now be possible in just a fraction of the time. For years, a […]
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Ground venison is a very versatile wild game. It can be served up in a variety of dishes. This venison chili crunch bowl recipe takes a super simple venison chili recipe and tops it off with some flavorful finishers for a yummy, satisfying hot meal that sticks to the bones. It’s a recipe designed to […]
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Hunters are the best conservationists in the world. What we do year in and year out is absolutely vital to the ecosystems of the animals that we hunt. If we were to hypothetically eliminate all hunting for an indefinite period of time, like some organizations want to, the corresponding ecosystems would be destroyed with overpopulation. […]
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