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Hunting Public Land for Whitetails

I began hunting whitetails on public land when I was much younger. Being younger meant I had a lot more time to spend in the marsh and woods exploring the harder-to-get-to areas where I could escape…
Whitetail Buck by Whitetail Buck
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Hunting Whitetails Successfully, Aggressive Tactics

The most successful whitetail hunters out there are those who can adapt fast to make impactful decisions in the field. Sometimes adaptability means getting aggressive, but getting aggressive in the…
News & Tips: Lessons in Snipe Hunting
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Lessons in Snipe Hunting

No rabbits. No woodcocks. No quail. The coverts we hunted proved barren on a recent hunt in east Arkansas' Pine Tree Wildlife Management Area. After four hours of brush-busting, we loaded up and…
News & Tips: SEMO Dove Hunting Begins
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SEMO Dove Hunting Begins

Intensive agricultural practices, which include tens of thousands of acres of corn, melons, milo, soybeans, wheat, popcorn and rice, make Southeast Missouri the Mecca of dove hunting activity in the…
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Preparing and Serving Grouse Recipes & Side Dishes

If you’ve had the good fortune of harvesting a few birds this grouse hunting season, you have the great opportunity to add some variety to your family’s dinner table. From slow cooked to roasted to…
News & Tips: Visualizing the Shot
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Visualizing the Shot

It's been my experience that, in some ways, the act of arrowing at a deer is actually anti-climatic. Sure it's exciting and it gets your heart pounding, but the truth of it is, if you prepared…
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Tips on Planning a Group Pheasant Hunt

If you enjoy upland bird hunts and having a great time with friends or family outdoors, then eventually you'll want to travel to one of the premiere states in the nation to hunt pheasants and quail.…
News & Tips: Fall Run: Tributary Fishing Time
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Fall Run: Tributary Fishing Time

As the leaves begin to turn and the weather gets colder people start to shift gears from fishing to hunting. Although this seems like a natural progression, you will be missing out on some of the…
News & Tips: Segmented Soft Swimbaits for Bass
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Segmented Soft Swimbaits for Bass

Paddle-tail style soft-bodied swimbaits are effective bass lures, particularly for largemouth bass that have a big mouth capable of engulfing the lure, resulting in a good hookup ratio. I spend a lot…
News & Tips: Buck Scrapes Turn Hot 10 Days Prior To Peak Rut...
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Buck Scrapes Turn Hot 10 Days Prior To Peak Rut

Article by Scott Bestul.Scouting a scenic Minne­sota valley bottom, I stumbled on a series of scrapes so fresh, I smelled the dank earth before I spotted the sign itself. I quickly set up a stand for…
News & Tips: Tracking Wounded Game - Part 1
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Tracking Wounded Game - Part 1

  Be sure to wait at least 30 minutes before you set out to track your game. Photo courtesy of Luigi De Rose As deer hunters, we strive for quick, one-shot kills. Unfortunately things sometimes…
News & Tips: Snow Goose Hunting 101
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Snow Goose Hunting 101

When we think of snow goose hunting, the first thing that comes to mind is what we see on TV: thousands of geese piling into a field at the same time, being shot by the dozens when they finally…