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Three inexpensive tools you must have for food plots

On a tight budget, what’s the minimum amount of equipment necessary to plant and maintain food plots?

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Hunting for Food vs. Hunting for Bucks

Not all deer hunters are antler addicts. Some dedicate the entire season to hunting for food and collecting the most organic meats possible.

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How biologists estimate wild black bear numbers

Estimating numbers of wild game animals to help set hunting seasons requires some in-field work and the method used for black bears is quite interesting.

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How far do mule deer migrate?

University of Wyoming documents “epic” migration of mule deer No. 255. After a 150-mile trek, this doe didn't settle down with the rest of her herd. She marched on, covering nearly 100 more miles.

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The evolution of deer-hunting gear

The way we hunt deer — particularly the gear we use — has changed pretty radically over the past 150 years.

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Black magic: hunting North American black bears

After 30-some years, Bob Robb has developed somewhat of an obsession when it comes to hunting black bears.

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Food plots: more or less?

Planning on adding food plots to your whitetail property? These tips can help you make a savvier food-plot plan.

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Food plots: should you plant annuals or perennials for deer?

As you're planning this year's food plots for deer, consider the pros and cons of annuals versus perennials.

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5 Scrape myths whitetail deer hunters should understand

Scrape secrets revealed to help decipher fiction from fact regarding the rut’s most alluring buck sign can help deer hunters put more bone on the ground.

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Hunter's dilemma: should you shoot does with fawns?

Here’s what you need to know about fawn survival rates in order to help you navigate the ethical debate of shooting a doe that still has a fawn.

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Big Buck Profile: Tyler Porter

Tyler Porter’s Boone & Crockett whitetail was taken on opening day of Kentucky’s 2017 archery season in Caldwell County on land that he and his family own.

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Excalibur 308 Short Banshee

If you need a light, compact bow, look no further.

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Pathogen M.ovi confirmed for first time in Alaska Dall’s sheep and mountain goats

Based on laboratory analysis of 136 hunter-harvested Dall rams from Alaska, four rams tested positive for M.ovi DNA, while two mountain goats showed antibodies indicating past exposure to M.ovi.

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Calls to bring a bruin to you

If you're hunting bears without bait, predator calls can be your best friend.

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Arkansas GFC hosting public meetings to discuss chronic wasting disease

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host special public meetings concerning chronic wasting disease in Fort Smith and Springdale.

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Killing with your credit card

As hunters, one huge frustration is having to deal with people who are against killing animals but still eat meat — and don't see the problem with that.

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Best hunting apps based on how and where you hunt

We review best hunting apps based how each performs offline, ease in sharing maps and other marked information and what's best for what hunting situations.

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How shed antlers can help you find next season's big buck

When you find the shed antlers of a mature buck, take note because it may be near the same place you can hunt and kill him this season.