No one’s mind jumps to Michigan when the topic of premier elk hunting states surfaces. The Great Lakes State’s lack of notoriety isn’t all that puzzling, either, as the elk herd is as isolated as it is small, exclusive to just one region in the Lower Peninsula. Because of the sheer scarcity that plagues Michigan […]
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Hunters spent a lot of time focused on deer signs. Mainly, we focus on the typical signposts that a buck was near, scrapes, rubs, licking branches, etc. While most hunters note deer tracks, they don’t often stop to think much about the wild animals that made them. They don’t contemplate where the deer was going, […]
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All of us have our own huntin’ story. In fact, as enjoyable as the hunts are themselves, sometimes the storytelling that follows is just as enjoyable. From the tall tales of big bucks to the close calls and excuses citing weather and fellow hunters, we’ve heard it all. When the hunts do come together, the exaggerations of […]
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While some small game hunters prefer the versatility and forgiveness of a shotgun, others stick with rimfire rifles due to their pinpoint accuracy, minimal recoil, and longer range. While you can do some serious damage to meat with a shotgun, hunting with a rimfire rifle helps preserve every ounce on your petite quarry. Cartridges are […]
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The end of the year is in sight and while many of us are preoccupied with thoughts of Christmas and the New Year, it’s easy to forget that hunting season is still in session. For hunters who have failed to fill their tags already, they might be starting at an empty freezer with their stomach […]
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Based out of Montana, outdoor apparel brand FORLOH has been making waves in the hunting market with innovative styles for both men and women. The company’s recently launched ThermoNeutral Down Collection is designed to provide the ultimate insulation. Unlike conventional down, it can regulate body temperature to fit a wide range of conditions while providing […]
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Whitetail deer are creatures of habit, and almost every hunter knows their movements are usually predicated on where their bedding areas and food sources are located. These animals spend most of their time moving back and forth between these two centers of deer activity. In most instances, you don’t want to invade a deer’s bedding […]
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If you’ve watched outdoor television, YouTube hunting videos, or hunted a lot on your own, chances are you’ve seen tons of whitetail deer expire. However, this buck might’ve done one of the craziest things you’ll ever see: a deer backflip. When we take a bow shot at a deer, we all hope to watch it […]
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As far back as the 1980s, wildlife law enforcement agencies nationwide did not have a good method for dealing with groups or individuals who violated wildlife and resource game laws outside their home state, so legislation was enacted between agencies and states to better allow game law enforcement officials to recognize and respond to those […]
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced that the 2022 black bear hunting season is officially open on Tuesday, December 6 after a back and forth appellate process arising from a lawsuit filed by three environmentalist groups, the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, the Humane Society of the United States, and Friends of […]
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