Hunting

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A Sportsman’s Encounter with Conservation

I work in wildlife conservation and sportsmen’s advocacy, an arena about which I am truly passionate. Nevertheless, I occasionally have days when I wonder why I bother. Frustrations in one form…
News & Tips: Dove Hunting Basics: Tips to Get You Started...
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Dove Hunting Basics: Tips to Get You Started

Nothing says it's time to begin hunting season like a good dove shoot. When the birds and the lead are flying, there's nothing quite like it.        Although dove hunting is one of the simplest…
News & Tips: Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide
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Hunting Waders: A Buyer's Guide

The difference between a serious waterfowler and a casual one can be found not only in skill level but also in the gear they carry afield. And while shotguns, duck calls, boats and decoys get all the…
News & Tips: Bucks in Velvet: Anticipating Deer Season in a Big Way...
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Bucks in Velvet: Anticipating Deer Season in a Big Way

It's mid-July and the excitement level for deer hunters across America is building as the velvet antlers continue to fill out! Watch this episode as we scout whitetail bucks for the growth on summer…
News & Tips: 3-D Targets for Backyard Bowhunts
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3-D Targets for Backyard Bowhunts

When it comes to backyards as hunting areas, many archers find nothing back there, so they look elsewhere. Other bowhunters, however, hunt their backyards often, draw their bows frequently, and…
News & Tips: Northwestern Ontario Whitetails
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Northwestern Ontario Whitetails

  Trophy-quality bucks can still be found in northwestern Ontario. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gustafson Outdoors The area of northwestern Ontario roughly bounded by the towns of Kenora, Ignace and Fort…
News & Tips: The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame
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The Women of the Archery Hall of Fame

  Ann Clark's display at the Archery Hall of Fame in the Bass Pro Shops at Springfield, Mo. If you're not very familiar with the history of archery, then you might be surprised to find that 14 of…
News & Tips: A Closer Look at the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum...
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A Closer Look at the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum

For 40 years, the Archery Hall of Fame has been inducting those who significantly contributed to the sport — helping to preserve history and recognize trailblazers. But the Hall existed in name alone…
News & Tips: Expert Advice on Choosing the Ultimate Deer Gun...
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Expert Advice on Choosing the Ultimate Deer Gun

Selecting a good all-round deer gun can be a daunting task for sure. Some hunters prefer a super-accurate long-range rifle, but such rifles typically are heavy, with long barrels. If you must carry…
News & Tips: Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!...
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Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!

When I received my new BlackOut hub style ground blind, I was extremely impressed with the ease of operation. Within seconds after reading the instructions, I had the blind opened in my living room…
News & Tips: Here is a Great Way to Make Late Summer Feel Like Fall Hunting Season...
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Here is a Great Way to Make Late Summer Feel Like Fall Hunting Season

One of my Facebook friends recently posted this gripe (disguised as a question): “It’s how many months until deer season?” Based on the comments that followed, hunting season can’t get here fast…
News & Tips: Rattle Right As the Rut Heats Up
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Rattle Right As the Rut Heats Up

Why you should forget conventional antler-clashing wisdom. Article by Dave Hurteau You’ve heard the standard advice touting realism in rattling: To begin each rattling sequence, rake the antlers…