The case of a lone bowhunter willing to risk arrest to access public land appears to be leading to a win-win compromise between outdoors enthusiasts and a private…
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How to make the most of your spring shed-hunting trips
Whether you’re a hardcore bone hunter or just someone who likes to get out and walk the land, there are some guidelines you should follow. Here's how to make the most of…
Original author: Tony Hansen
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Turn old arrows into a nifty set of shooting sticks with just some zip ties and tape. These sticks are adjustable, lightweight and ideal for the spring turkey hunts.
Original author: Cosmo Genova
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Steer clear of these meat mistakes for better venison and game dishes
I cooked some venison my own way and convinced her to try it. She really enjoyed it. So much so that she started cooking with it herself, and has become a very good wild…
Original author: Jamie Carlson
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A roundup of the top friction calls, mouth calls, and locator calls
A roundup of the top friction calls, mouth calls, and locator calls…
Original author: Josh Dahlke
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Get your gear and yourself in shape for a killer season
A few avoidable mistakes cost a lot of hunters a lot of elk, year after year. Don’t be that guy. Here’s how to prepare now for success in the elk woods this fall.
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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The unintended consequences from REI’s resolution to drop CamelBak’s parent company
Holding such a diverse lineup of brands put Vista front and center in the debate over gun control last week. First, Canadian retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op vowed to…
Original author: Alex Robinson
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Ten items to make this light goose season your best one yet
Ten items to make this light goose season your best one yet…
Original author: Joseph Albanese
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New gear recommended by our survival expert
When it comes to the latest and greatest survival supplies, it’s important to do your research and make sure you have the right tool for the job. “Newer” doesn’t always…
Original author: Tim MacWelch
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With an $8 pet toy, a Bluetooth speaker, your cellphone, and a few odds and ends, you can put together a very functional electronic predator decoy and call system.
Original author: Cosmo Genova
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Plus: Pressure for Congressional Gun Control Concessions Mounts
President Donald Trump is not the only Republican strongly signaling support, to varying degrees, for varying degrees of gun control legislation in the wake of the…
Original author: John Haughey
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The success of this private-land program correlates to public game bird harvests
One of America’s largest wildlife habitat programs has lost 13 million acres since 2007. The Conservation Reserve Program peaked at 37 million acres in 2007, and has…
Original author: Bryce Oates
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This isn't exactly how the Native Americans used to make 'em, but it's still a cool project
Indigenous people the world over have used bone and antler to fashion tools of myriad design—projectile points for hunting among them. Watch this video to see how to…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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A viral video and change in public opinion brought officials to end the hunt
As Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho ponder opening the first hunting season for grizzly bears in decades, hunters would be wise to look north, where British Columbia recently…
Original author: Ben Long
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Plus: Key GOP Governors Signal Support for Reassessing State Gun Laws
President Donald Trump outlined a five-point initiative on Monday that will “turn our grief into action” in addressing mass shootings and boosting mental health…
Original author: John Haughey
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A state-by-state outlook on turkey populations and hunting potential
A state-by-state outlook on turkey populations and hunting potential…
Original author: Brian Lovett
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If you dream of hunting the West but don’t have the funds to hire an outfitter, this list has you covered
If you dream of hunting the West but don’t have the funds to hire an outfitter, this list has you covered…
Original author: Aram von Benedikt
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Plus: The Trump Slump
Florida Gov. Rick Scott told CNN on Feb. 15 that "everything's on the table" this week as state legislators consider an array of options that could tighten gun control…
Original author: John Haughey
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The bill is the single largest federal source of conservation funding
Habitat funding and access will be debated in this year’s legislation. The federal farm bill contains billions of dollars in annual spending for conservation programs,…
Original author: Bryce Oates
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Step-by-step photos for breaking down wild bunnies for cooking
Here’s how to butcher a wild rabbit or hare from nose to toes. This step-by-step photo guide will show you all the cuts necessary to break down and cook this small…
Original author: Krissie Mason
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