Deer hunting is in full swing all across the country, and many of us are still looking to punch our whitetail tag. As we roll deeper into the season, whitetails can sense the constant pressure being put on them by hunters, and thus will adapt to avoid these threats. This caution is minimized during the […]
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As I brought up my rifle and scope, the buck unexpectedly turned his head back in my direction. I know he missed my movements; his head had been away from me when I moved. I could see through the scope he was looking at something else near his feet. I noticed that the non-typical buck, […]
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Caribou is one of those species that just seem unattainable to the average hunter. They’re not scattered throughout most states like whitetails, and it’s not always easy to locate a trophy bull. Successful hunters often share tales of treacherous conditions in grizzly country and spike camps gone awry in the pursuit of these majestic animals. […]
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There is an old saying that many deer hunters love to throw around: “You can’t kill them from the couch.” The idea is that the more hours spent in the stand, the higher your odds will be of seeing that trophy buck and thus getting a shot at him. The logic makes sense, right? Well, […]
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I caught a glimpse of movement and turned my monocular on the small doe just in time to see her bed down. It was a little after 1 p.m. on the opening day of Michigan’s firearms deer hunting season, and she was the first deer I’d seen in a few hours. I set about eating […]
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One question that eventually crosses firearm owners’ minds, whether they are a hunter or a collector, is whether or not they should buy a gun safe. The answer is yes, you should, but where do you go from there? Everybody wants a trusted brand with great features to keep their guns safe. There is a […]
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We always hear that with age comes wisdom. While this isn’t always the case, it’s generally true for hunters who have spent many years chasing all kinds of critters through the woods. I’ve been hunting for more than two decades, and after plenty of stupid mistakes, I’ve learned lots along the way. These are the […]
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When the temperatures drop and the days become shorter, we take it as not only a fun time to enjoy hunting in the great outdoors, but also a time to switch into holiday mode. Christmas lights on your house, ornaments on your tree, and all the other meaningful decorations make their appearance and help put […]
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Snow goose conservation season can be wild. Have you ever seen 287 geese fall from the sky? No? Then you haven’t seen this incredible snow goose hunting video. The conservation season for snow geese has opened up a really big opportunity. Very few animal species have a season where almost none of the typical rules […]
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Are you running out of new ideas to utilize all that venison? Try venison pepperoni! It is a versatile and delicious food slightly different from most venison recipes. Plus, it makes the ideal addition to any holiday snack tray. (See you later, salami.) This recipe takes a little time and work, but it is well […]
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