Hunting

News & Tips: Deer Activity – Moon, Rut or Weather?...
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Deer Activity – Moon, Rut or Weather?

October 26th, 2012 I just shot a doe three hours before writing this. I saw her and a yearling buck. They were feeding on acorns. It’s October 25th and I’ve been hunting with three other guys for…
News & Tips: Simple Snares for Survival
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Simple Snares for Survival

In a survival situation, simple snares can be used to catch everything from mice to rabbits to deer for food.  Unfortunately, this doesn't happen as easily or as often as Hollywood might have us…
News & Tips: Pre-rut Hunting In Northwest Tennessee...
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Pre-rut Hunting In Northwest Tennessee

October 23, 2012 We all know that hunting conditions and how it affects your approach changes day to day. So let me tell you a little bit about what I’m looking at here in Northwest Tennessee as I…
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Little Things for Big Elk

After finishing a successful New Mexico elk hunt, I reflected on the little things that made everything come together on the hunt: All the time at the range dialing in my Traditions .50 caliber…
News & Tips: Five Great Hunting Podcasts
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Five Great Hunting Podcasts

For those who’ve got hunting on the brain all the time, podcasts are a wonderful source of information and entertainment. They cater to all tastes and interests by covering a wide variety of subjects…
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What Every Hunter Needs in a Turkey Vest

Some hunters want to brag about how much they can hold in their turkey vests, while others trim down their supplies to the most basic needs and see how little they can carry while still being able to…
News & Tips: Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)...
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Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)

Nothing gives a hunter a reason to smile like the onset of the fall rut. The rut remains the best time to snag a mature buck as they are more likely to move in daylight and will respond to a hunters…
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Opening Day - Elk Season

As the elk season was approaching, I found myself procrastinating like all the other years in the past. Child care, bills, and the gear I still needed for the trip weighed heavy on my mind.…
News & Tips: Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage
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Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage

Ammunition has an incredible shelf life; many types can rest on a shelf for decades upon decades and still be as good as the day they were bought. That is -- if the ammo is kept in a cool, dry place…
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The Benefits of Mid-Summer Visits to Bass Pro Shops

The hot days of June, July and August leave us agonizingly awaiting the first signs of fall so as to start our pre-season equipment inventory. However, this is the time we should be evaluating our…
News & Tips: Keeping In Tune With Bowfishing
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Keeping In Tune With Bowfishing

The end of each archery season seems to leave us with the "what if" syndrome: “What if I let him take one more step?” “What if I made a better shot placement?” “What if I took the shot?” The list…
News & Tips: Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding...
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Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding

If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …