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20-Year-Old Whitetail Doe Shot in Vermont During 2018 Gun Season

Whitetails rarely live a long life, but one Vermont doe tagged in 2018 was older than the hunter who shot it.
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Bowhunting Wild Turkeys Tip: Kill ‘em Like Cash

You should wear black only when bowhunting wild turkeys from a ground blind, right? Not necessarily . . .
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Video: Yearling Whitetail Jumps Over Family Dog

Whitetails have adapted well to living in suburban woodlots, but this yearling deer takes it up a notch by almost entering a Kansas family’s front door.
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Video: Field Strategies for Bowhunting Wild Turkeys

Decoys are a vital component to most wild turkey bowhunts, which makes open fields prime ambush locations.
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Self-Filmed Video: Bowhunting Wild Turkeys From a Natural Ground Blind

Check out this outstanding self-filmed bowhunt for spring 2019 wild turkeys in Kansas.
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ALPS OutdoorZ Announces ‘Save the Lifestyle’ Mentor Pledge Campaign

By taking the ‘Save the Lifestyle’ mentor pledge from ALPS OutdoorZ by May 15, you promise to teach someone how to hunt. You could win great prizes, too.
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Video: Finding and Catching Pre-Spawn Crappies

The first push shallow by spring crappies has nothing to do with spawning, it’s all about finding food.
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Illinois S3DA Archers Receive College Scholarships for Archery

Archery might be the answer for college-bound students looking for ways to help pay for school.
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A Simple Solution to Calculating ATV Sprayer Rates

ATV sprayer coverage calculations are confusing, but thankfully there’s a simple way to learn how much water and weed killer to spray on your food plots.
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Whitetail Buck Bag Limit of Zero in Wisconsin’s Famed Buffalo County?

With concerns of too many deer, and nearby CWD, Wisconsin’s Buffalo County Deer Advisory Council is recommending a harvest of no bucks, only antlerless deer, in 2019.
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Outdoor Gear Online Auction Benefits Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry

If you want to bid on some great outdoor items, plus help Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, then check out the 2019 Hunger Benefit National Auction.
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Opinion: Why You Should Follow Beka Garris on Facebook

Beka Garris is a wife, new mom and experienced bowhunter. Her Facebook posts are not only interesting but they might challenge you too.
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5 New Archery World Records Showcased at Recent Pope and Young Club Convention

Attendees of the Pope and Young Club 31st Biennial Convention in Omaha, Nebraska, were treated to five new P&Y world record animals.
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Review: 2019 Can-Am Outlander XT and Defender XT

For a real-world test of the 2019 Can-Am Outlander XT and Defender XT, the author visited the massive — and rugged — Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.
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Recipe Video: Wild Turkey Leg Poutine

Do you toss the legs from your wild turkey harvest? If so, it’s time to up your culinary game with this Wild Turkey Leg Poutine recipe.
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Recent Teen Suicide Devastates Hunting Industry Family and Friends

Jeff Fuller — husband, father and hunting industry veteran — just buried Cole, his 17-year-old son. He has a message about suicide and mental illness. It’s time to pay attention.
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Bear Archery and Identical Draw TV Partner in Giveaway to Aid Nebraska Flood Relief

Donations raised from the Bear Kuma giveaway will benefit Omaha’s American Red Cross. The giveaway happens on Friday, April 12, 2019.
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Rinehart R100 Traveling Archery Tournament Coming to Arkansas May 4-5

If you want to test your archery skills on a wide variety of 3-D targets, then plan on attending the upcoming Rinehart R100 in Conway, Arkansas.
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No.1 Ice Fishing Video of 2018-2019

With hard-water angling drawing to a close, even in the far North, it’s time to name my favorite ice fishing video of the 2018-2019 season. The top spot goes to Aaron Wiebe of Uncut Angling.
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Aluminum Duck Boat Torture - A Test You Have to See to Believe

The warning “Don’t try this at home” perfectly sums up this aluminum duck boat torture-test video.
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10 Top Trail Cameras

Summer — and antler growing season — is just around the corner. If you want to keep a close watch on your local whitetails, then check out one of these 10 top trail cameras.
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Fighting Dinosaurs — Alligator Gar — on Hook and Line

If you want to know what it’s like to fight a dinosaur, then book a trip to Texas for ancient alligator gar.
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Two 13-Plus Pound Largemouth Bass Recently Loaned to 2019 Texas ShareLunker Program

During March 2019, the ShareLunker Program in Texas accepted two monster bass from Lake Fork and Lake Conroe.
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Unnamed Mystery Lure Wins the 2019 Bassmaster Classic

In the world of professional bass fishing, anglers are quick to give credit to their sponsors, but what happens when you catch the winning fish on another company’s lure?
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Bowhunting Advice: Shot Placement on Wild Turkeys

Spring turkey season is just around the corner. As a bowhunter, do you know where to aim on a gobbler, regardless of his body angle?
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Underwater Ice Fishing Video: Bass Stalks Minnow Before Striking

Curious about bass life under the ice? Check out this video that shows a group of largemouth as they stalk a shiner.
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Michigan Conservation Officers Bust Two Brothers From Michigan With 65 Walleyes Over Their Limit

Twin brothers Benjamin and Steven Schrouder pleaded guilty to poaching walleyes from Michigan’s Detroit River.
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Rinehart Targets Wins 2019 Reader’s Choice Gold Award for 9th Consecutive Year

After votes by readers of Bowhunting World magazine were counted, Rinehart Targets won a 2019 Gold Award in the 3-D target category.
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America’s Top Fish Taxidermist?

Living a humble — but busy — life in southwest Iowa, Jimmy Lawrence might be the most talented fish taxidermist in the country.