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Predator Hunting Along the New Border Wall

The southern border of the U.S. is a great place to visit, especially with a predator rifle in hand. Hunters must consider a few safety factors, though.
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Improve Your Predator Hunting by Protecting Your Hearing

Hearing the return howl of a coyote or the snapping of a branch as a bobcat slips up to your hide could go unnoticed if you develop a hearing impairment. That’s why it’s important to protect your hearing at the range and in the field.
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Getting Paid to Hunt Feral Hogs? Yes, Please Sign Us Up.

Financial bounty programs date back decades for a variety of wildlife ranging from felines and canines to the growing number of feral hogs in Texas.
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Can We Win the War on Feral Pigs in the United States?

With millions of feral pigs roaming throughout a large portion of the United States, can we win the war on these pests? Do we really want to?
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NBD, Just Four Wild Cougars on This Dude's Back Deck

When you lace up your shoes to go for a morning run and find four wild cougars on your back deck eating and chilling out, it changes your day's plans.
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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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Available Cougar Hunting Permits Increase as Population Thrives

If your heart is set on hunting cougars, Utah may be the state to put on your must-visit list as permits are increasing for the upcoming season.
Coyote pups at den copyright Mark Kayser

Check Small Game Numbers to Determine Impact of Coyotes

As you scout and check coyote densities this summer via howling and firsthand observations, be sure to monitor the prey density at the same time.
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First Look: Mossberg Introduces JM Pro Adjustable Match Trigger

O.F. Mossberg and Sons has released the JM Pro Adjustable Match Trigger, a drop-in adjustable precision trigger compatible with standard AR15 and AR10 rifles.
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With Your Predator Taxidermy, It Pays to Be Picky

There may come a time on a future predator hunt when you tip over a special critter you’d like to preserve with the services of a taxidermist. Here are proven tips for the best predator taxidermy.
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Cougars Making a Comeback in Show-Me State

Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation say more than 70 reports have them believing the big cats are reproducing in the Show-Me State.
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Beware the Hidden Dangers While Hunting Predators

What’s lurking in your predator hunting area that poses a danger? Let’s take a look at some obvious dangers for starters.
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National Trappers Association Convention Offers Multiple Topics

Veterans and novices alike can pick up tips and products while meeting like-minded folks at the 59th National Trappers Association convention in Escanaba, Mich.
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Wyoming Hunters See Increase in Wolf Tags for 2018 Season

An increase in the total wolves that can be killed in the 2018 hunting season has been approved by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
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Caliber Debate: Readers Respond With Favorite Predator Rifles

Asking hunters to pick their favorite predator rifles results in a variety of answers on the caliber, and the best thing is that no answer is incorrect.
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Could You Knock Down This Many Coyotes in One Day?

Popping a few coyotes in a day's hunt isn't bad, but hitting double-digits on songdogs is pretty doggone outstanding.
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Online Forums Can be Predator-Hunting Support Systems

There are no grand answers to predator puzzles, but reaching out to local hunters could diminish your learning curve in the field.
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What To Do When Coyotes Won't Come

There are going to be times coyotes don't come running, but Mark Kayser has provided some tips to help you avoid this terrible predator hunting rut.
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Use A Siren To Locate Coyotes

Stop calling blindly. A siren can be helpful when locating coyotes on your next hunt.
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How Many Bobcats are Out There?

You may not see them, but, thanks to scientific research, we know they’re there. It turns out there’s more than one way to count a cat.
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The Best Calls For Summer Coyotes

Use these calls when targeting summer coyotes and you might be the farmer’s new best friend.
Cole Kayser watching for coyotes with decoy dog Copper copyright Mark Kayser

Doggin' Coyotes in the Dog Days of Summer

Today many coyote hunters utilize dogs engage in tolling, a hunting tactic in which a dog is cast, then roams and lures a coyote close to the shooter.
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Coyote Calling Tip: Louder Isn’t Always Better

Just because your e-call has a max-volume setting, doesn’t mean that you need to run your call at max. Get in tune with nature and call softer for educated coyotes. Mark Kayser explains why.
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American LandMaster Unveils Limited Edition LandStar Untamed

American LandMaster has introduced the limited-edition LandStar Untamed UTV, customized and outfitted to appeal to hunters across the country.
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Practice 3-Gun Shooting to Improve Predator Success Rates

Keeping your shooting skills honed for predator hunting is important. One fun and practical weekend shooting activity to consider is a 3-gun event.
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The Best Places to Hunt a Color-Phase Bear

Many bear hunters are interested in shooting a mature bruin, but more and more are looking to add a color phase bear to their collection.
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Brave Grandmother Fights Attacking Rabid Bobcat Barehanded

With the neighbors' dogs barking wildly, DeDe Phillips knew something was going on outside her home. She didn't expect it to be a rabid bobcat.
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Coyote Craze College Gives Predator Hunters a Double Shot of Learning

Getting schooled in predator hunting isn’t always a bad thing. Here’s a class that we guarantee you’ll pay attention while attending!
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Rattle A Fence For Coyotes

With millions of miles of fence crisscrossing the country, rattling a fence wire may be a great hunting tactic for coyotes. Find out how and why.