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The Ultimate Guide to Leave No Trace Principles for Earth Day

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Woman hiking with background of mountains and trees, with a backpack on

Politics aside, I think we can all agree: If we don’t care for the wild spaces that we hunt, fish, and recreate on, we’re screwed. While hunting and fishing licenses contribute greatly to this cause, the small action of trying to leave trails, rivers, and other wild places as good as you found them (or […]

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5 Best States For Chasing Spring Black Bear


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When spring rolls around, the main thing on any self-respecting outdoorsman’s mind is fishing, chasing thunder chickens, and possibly looking for that late-season whitetail shed just before the summer heat hits. While all of those activities are great, and something that I look forward to all year, there is one other pursuit that I think […]

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First-Timer’s Guide to Lake Nipigon, the Sixth Great Lake


All five of the Great Lakes have a shared border with our friends and neighbors to the north, with the exception of Lake Michigan which is entirely inside of U.S. territory. Lake Nipigon, on the other hand, is the largest lake fully within the borders of the province of Ontario, Canada, and it boasts of […]

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10 of the Best Countries for Hunting Outside the U.S.


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The United States is one of the best countries in the world for hunting. For big game hunters, we have the highly sought-after whitetail deer, the long-antlered rocky mountain elk, the Yukon moose located in Alaska, and of course, several different subspecies of bear. For those that prefer bird hunting, the U.S. has nearly 30 […]

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Michigan Public Land Hunter Uses Drone to Save the Day on Big Buck Recovery


Deer Drone

Bad shots happen. They are an unfortunate part of hunting. Maybe you misjudged the distance, maybe the animal jumped the string on the shot. Maybe there was an unseen limb or just simple buck fever. Sooner or later, every hunter is going to be faced with a difficult tracking job. You can either keep at […]

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What to Do When Your Waterfowl Spot Freezes Over

Gabriela Zaldumbide
waterfowl spot freezes

If you’ve ver chatted with a waterfowler about their technique, you’ve likely heard them say, “Scout, scout, and then scout some more.” Scouting for birds is a large part of waterfowl hunting. Scouting becomes even more critical when your regular spots start freezing due to cold temps. Where do the birds go after small water […]

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Josh and Sarah Bowmar Sentenced to Probation and Fined

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Bowhunters and online influencers Josh and Sarah Bowmar had their plea agreement accepted by the United States District Court of Nebraska after a two-year case involving indictments of illegal hunting that stretch back to more than five years ago. They have been sentenced to three years of probation, including the lost privilege to hunting in […]

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