Every hunter knows there’s something very special about harvesting your first buck ever. We can’t even imagine what was going through 15-year-old Garrett Diehm’s head when someone stole the big non-typical buck he had just harvested on the family’s property last weekend. Diehm shot the big buck on family property during opening weekend of Wisconsin’s […]
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Calling deer is one of the most exciting parts about hunting whitetails. Not only is it fun to connect more with the game animals as you play a part in their communication, but it is often crucial to the success of your hunt during most parts of the pre-rut, rut, and post-rut. While calling whitetails […]
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Modern rifles keep reaching new popular heights among hunters and shooters in the United States, so big ammunition companies have recognized the need for a unique line of ammo optimized for performance in those types of guns. With this in mind, Hornady Manufacturing rolled out its line of Hornady Black ammunition in 2016. Hornady designs […]
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Is squirrel the other white meat? Some say so, and others say it tastes more like a lighter version of pork. Taste and texture-wise, it can be solidly compared to rabbit meat. Squirrel hunting can be a lot of fun. In many areas of the country, they aren’t challenging to find. Cooking up some squirrel […]
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Fall is an exciting season. College football, rutting whitetails, and early season ducks consume our thoughts and our time. With all the thongs to do, watch, and enjoy, it’s easy to forget about North America’s favorite game bird–the wild turkey. While this game animal is usually pursued primarily in the spring due to the more […]
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‘Tis the season for some homemade stuffing, whether it’s part of your Thanksgiving dinner plan, or it’s making an appearance for Christmas, or you’re just hungry for something delicious that you can make with venison sausage. There’s a lot to love about the combo of ground wild game meat and the classic stuffing ingredients like […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has re-listed two populations of the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act, saying the species is in danger of extinction, largely due to habitat loss. In a press release on their website, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the southern distinct population segment (DPS) and the northern DPS […]
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Rabbit hunting is a fantastic way for both new and experienced hunters to spend more time in the field, add some wild game to their freezers, and brush up on their shooting and tracking skills. Small game seasons last for months and provide many hunting opportunities outside of big game seasons. Additionally, small game tags […]
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Mobile hunting tactics for whitetails have quickly become one of the biggest players in the game, and one piece of gear that cannot be overlooked in any mobile hunter’s setup is the climbing stick. Other than the pieces that safely hold you to the tree, the climbing sticks have to hold the most importance. I […]
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Come January, most states are entering late-season hunts featuring icy weather and frigid temperatures. Folks familiar with these conditions might feel like they’re in A Christmas Story when they can’t put their arms down due to the sheer amount of layers they’re wearing. An upside to these hunts is that meat spoilage becomes a minor […]
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