When most people think of an exotic hunting adventure, they likely picture a trip to a faraway place. Unless you step foot inside a high fence, there are few areas to hunt for non-native species in the continental U.S. Unless you venture to the eastern shore of Maryland. In Maryland, sika deer hunting is king. […]
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Back in 2020, we worked long and hard to create a basic resource for our readers: The Big Glossary of Gun Terminology A-Z and it was a big success. As big as it is, we realized that not every single bit of firearm terminology was included. To remedy that, we’ll define the incredibly important issue […]
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Over all my years of deer hunting, I’ve always looked for certain things that I can hold on to, certain facts that more often than not are going to come to fruition. Adhering to a common belief that’s spread throughout the hunting community can certainly be a benefit, but if you’re too caught up in […]
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Baiting deer can be an extremely effective way to hunt them. Whether you agree or disagree with any moral objections to the idea, it’s no secret that whitetail hunters in several parts of the country take advantage of feed such as corn, beans, apples, peanuts, and more. Some say it’s a lazy form of hunting, […]
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The duck migration is top of mind for every serious waterfowler, especially as the season draws nearer. Waterfowl hotspots like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas are highly anticipating watching black clouds of northern ducks as they seek warmer weather and open pools of water. However, in recent years, it seems that migration is getting later and […]
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“This was always about getting up early with your dog,” says Tony Vandemore towards the beginning of the latest episode of Polaris Off-Road’s “Own the Hunt” video series. It’s a subtle way of describing the hard work, long hours, and extreme dedication that’s needed all year long, so that once fall hunting season rolls around, […]
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Hunting with an outfitter can be a truly great experience. I am grateful that I grew up in the heart of three incredible whitetail states, which allowed me to chase trophy quality bucks without the use of a guide. However, I love traveling the country in pursuit of other big game species, upland and migratory […]
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The contentious grizzly bear hunting issue continues to boil, even in places as wild as the Yukon. In 1975, the Endangered Species Act designated most of the remaining grizzly bears in the lower 48 states as threatened. The one exception was in northwestern Montana, where the state was allowed a harvest of up to 25 […]
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Everyone knows nature can be brutal, and Missouri bowhunter Mike Lewis found that out firsthand recently when he shot a nice buck during archery season that was still carrying around the skull and antlers of a dead rival! The Missouri Department of Conservation posted the amazing photos of Lewis’ buck to their Facebook page. The […]
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One of the most commonly debated topics revolves around the best types of broadheads to use for America’s favorite big game animal, the whitetail deer. You’ll hear people talk about the penetrating power of fixed blades, but then you’ll immediately hear a rebuttal about their inconsistent accuracy. Some will tell you that mechanicals are the […]
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