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Are Social Media Influencers Bad for Hunting?

Overcrowding on public lands and tougher license draws are facts of life for today’s hunter. Is social media partly to blame?
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Video: Musky Bites Kayak Bass Angler on the Knee

Kristine Fischer has caught and released many muskies in her fishing career, but this one took a bite out of her knee while being unhooked.
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Father’s Day Fishing Giveaway

Tink’s and Dead Down Wind announce Father’s Day Fishing Giveaway.
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Outstanding Fishing Video: Shoreline Muskies

You don’t need a fancy boat and thousands of dollars in high-tech electronics to catch fish, even muskies. And these young anglers from Wisconsin prove it.
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VERY Scary Video: Shark Bites Angler’s Hand, Pulls Him From Boat

An angler in south Florida is lucky to still have his hand after an unexpected and terrifying close encounter with a shark.
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Photo Tips: Top 7 Wild Turkey Success Poses

You’ve killed a wild turkey and want to capture the scene with several top-notch photos. Here are seven of the author’s favorite poses.
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‘Incoming Robin Hood’ Video: Archer James Jean’s Most Dangerous Trick Shot

This archery trick shot falls in both the “I can’t believe what I just saw” and “don’t try this at home” categories.
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Pattern Your Shotgun to Put Down More Predators

Pattern your shotgun and ammunition to get the best possible combination in the field and put down more coyotes, bobcats and predators this season.
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Here's How Ticks Embed in Your Skin, Suck Your Blood

Ticks are a scourge of outdoorsmen and can transmit diseases. But how do ticks embed in your skin and suck your blood?
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How Popular Are Deer Hunter Halloween Costumes?

These 10 states will have more people dressing in deer hunter Halloween costumes than those living in any other states! Plus, Twitter gives us some costume ideas.
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Do Major Weather Events Like Hurricane Michael Affect Deer Hunting?

Many hunters believe windy days mean less deer movement. Yet, research suggests deer are unaffected by wind and extreme weather like Hurricane Michael.
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4 Giant 2018 Bow Bucks

Need some inspiration to climb into the treestand this weekend? Check out these four giant bow bucks from 2018.
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Gun Fit Can Be Confused as a Quest for Comfort. It’s Not.

Gun fit matters. We break down the reasons why it matters, and explain how a shooter can have the fit and function of a custom rifle right out of the box.
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How Much Time Does a Hunter Have to Draw and Fire on a Charging Grizzly Bear?

A Wyoming elk hunter who was killed by a charging grizzly bear likely had 3 seconds or less to react before taking the grizzly's first hit.
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Does Passing Gas on the Treestand Scare the Deer Away?

The question might seem like a juvenile one, except plenty of hunters are asking it. Can passing gas on the treestand blow up a promising deer hunt?
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Hunt Deer on Work Days, Especially Thursdays and Fridays

Once you're convinced you should hunt deer on work days, there's an obvious question that follows: How many vacation days do you have left this year?
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Grizzly Bear Hunters, Activists Await Judge's Ruling on Hunt

Tensions are high in Wyoming as hunters and activists await a federal judge's ruling about whether the state's planned grizzly bear hunt near Yellowstone National Park can take place.
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10 Best Ways to Pack Out Game Meat

Here are the best ways to pack out game meat when a hunter finds himself in a pleasant pickle: Having a big game animal down far away from easy access.
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Most Popular Search Term: Squirrel, Coon or Rabbit Hunting?

When it comes to small-game hunting, how do these three Google search terms compare? What's most popular by state, and does coon hunting even rank?
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This Colt Single Action Army .45 Helped Take San Juan Hill

At a bar in San Antonio, a 22-year-old Texan volunteered for the Rough Riders. Soon after, he was issued this Colt Single Action Army .45 and, together, they charged San Jaun Hill.
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J.C. Navarro — The Best Elk Hunter You’ve Never Heard Of

Because he’s not a high-profile pro staff member or TV personality, chances are good that you’ve never heard of J.C. Navarro, a bull elk’s worst nightmare.
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Take the Survey: Treestand Reading

Do you bring along treestand reading on your deer hunts? If so, we have some questions for you. If not, there are a couple of survey questions for you too.
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Deer Season Preseason: Hunters Are Growing Restless,Tired of the Spinning Rod

From an Ohio farmer to an eager NASCAR driver, deer hunters from every walk of life ride out the last little bit of this deer season preseason, restless for opening day.
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Grounded — A Montana Whitetails Story

Bowhunting wary Montana whitetails from the ground, without the aid of a blind, is a supreme challenge — especially when it’s your first attempt.
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Lions Eat Poachers and All I Can Do is Laugh

When lions eat poachers attempting to illegally kill rhinos in Africa, count me in with the group that see this as nothing short of karma.
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Nintendo Switch Introduces a New Hunting Game and Gamers Aren’t Impressed

A new hunting game, "Hunting Simulator," offers a realistic hunt experience complete with maps and scat, but gamers remain skeptical.
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Deer Rifles for Kids

You wouldn't ask your kid to play a basketball game with shoes two sizes too big. The same logic applies when buying deer rifles for kids.
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Extreme Pursuit: Bowhunting Desert Bighorn Sheep

A husband and wife duo overcome the daunting Mexico mountains and score on the desert bighorn ram of a lifetime.
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Do-It-Yourself Archery Pronghorn

A once dry desert turned lush oasis requires a shift in DIY pronghorn tactics.
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Michigan Miners Favored a Good Venison Pasty Recipe, Why Not You?

It’s hearty enough for deer hunters, clever enough for foodies. This venison pasty recipe was inspired by the first pasty recipe on record, written in 1746.