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Entries Tagged DIY

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5 Keys to Great-Tasting Venison

Venison doesn’t have to be gamey. Here are five tips to ensure that your next whitetail provides outstanding table fare.
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How to Handle Confrontations With Other Hunters

Our public hunting lands are more crowded than ever. Here’s how to avoid trouble if you run into competition in the field.
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My Top Gear Picks for Backcountry Elk Hunts

Here are several tools you’ll want to consider before hiking miles from the nearest road for elk.
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DIY Baiting for Black Bears

Baiting black bears is often misunderstood or maligned, but bowhunters with experience realize the challenges. With some basic info and a good strategy, anyone can do this.
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Bowhunting Public Land — It’s Not a Competition

Bowhunting is inherently challenging, but the degree of difficulty increases on public land.
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Second-Chance Archery Pronghorn

Not wanting to wait at public land water sources, the author jogs, walks and crawls his way within bow range of on-the-move pronghorns.
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4-for-4 General Archery Elk

Success rates are notoriously low for general unit archery elk. Here’s how the author punched his tag on four recent DIY bowhunts.
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Guidebook to Your Next Out-of-State DIY Whitetail Bowhunt

An out-of-state DIY whitetail bowhunt might mean a lot of work, but the rewards can be great.
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Video: Gun Hunter Kills Giant Alaska/Yukon Bull Moose

Many big game hunters dream of traveling to Alaska in pursuit of a giant bull moose — just like the one showcased in this video.
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Primos Custom Mill Turkey Plaques

Custom Mill turkey fan plaques from Primos offer an attractive way to commemorate a successful hunt.
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Kansas Bans Trail Cam Use on Public and Walk-In Lands

Kansas recently became the first Midwest state to ban trail cams on public and Walk-In land.
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Video: Private Land Open to Public Hunting

Many states work with landowners to open their private property to public hunting. Here’s how to take advantage of these amazing opportunities.
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10 Tips for Public Land Elk

Here’s what the author has learned after a lifetime of hunting elk on government ground.