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From The Readers: Duck Hunting On San Juan Island, Washington

A hunter who grew up hunting ducks on San Juan Island discovers that the "island way" doesn't always work on the mainland.
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Mountain Lion And Bobcat Seasons Unchanged In South Dakota

The upcoming South Dakota mountain lion hunting and bobcat hunting and trapping seasons will operate the same as they did last year.
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Deer Numbers In Oklahoma Expected To Bounce Back

Factors contributing to the decline are continued drought in much of the state, difficult hunting conditions in parts of the state springing from the drought, and severe weather events at key points.
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Three Great Ballistics Apps For Rifle Shooters

Calculating rifle holdover and bullet drop, and compensating for windage and elevation, is enough to give rifle hunters a headache. These three smartphone apps make it easy.
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Step By Step Rifle Sight-In Tips

Here's how to sight-in your deer-hunting rifle to take all the guesswork out of holdover.
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VIDEO: Wily Mink Steals Fish From Angler's Bucket

You gotta hand it to the little rascal, he is persistent — and kudos to the angler who caught a much better video than his diminutive fish.
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VIDEO: How Many Errors Can You Spot In This Shot?

It’s a self-correcting mistake for sure, but next time you’re shooting a .50 cal, make sure you keep your eye well away from the scope. And, oh, wear safety glasses, ok?
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VIDEO: Pint-Sized Pup Battles Big Black Bruin

In a true David versus Goliath matchup, Buddy, the pint-sized pooch takes on a Wisconsin black bear more than twice its size…and wins.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Moose vs. Car

Your DNR warns you. Your hunting buddy warns you. Your local news warns. Signs warn you. But nothing prepares you for a moose vehicle collision.
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Cougar Fatally Injures Horse North Of Spokane

Wildlife officers are hunting a cougar that fatally attacked a horse near Deer Lake, about 30 miles north of Spokane.
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Making An Effective Mineral Lick

Minerals are an important part of a deer’s diet, especially in the summer months. Think of them as a daily vitamin for your deer herd.
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Custom Predator Calls And More

Big-name products get all the buzz, but there are some killer custom products out there, too.
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Researchers Finding That Cougars Not So Solitary

New research has debunked theories as to why mountain lions in northwest Wyoming seem to be eschewing their normal solitary habits.
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Maine Bear Hunters Set Bait For Perhaps Last Time

This could be the last year it's legal for hunters in Maine to bait bears with jelly doughnuts in the woods, and doughnut day has arrived.
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VIDEO: Deer Meets Porsche At Full Speed

A recent trackday in Scranton, Pennsylvania became more expensive for the driver of this Porsche. The deer, well, it didn't make it.
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Minnesota To Allow Expanded Wolf Kill This Year

Minnesota will issue 500 more wolf licenses this year and allow hunters and trappers to kill 30 more wolves than last year's target.
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VIDEO: What Is It Like To Hit A Moose At 60 MPH?

There are many reasons to hunt and many reasons to drive safely. Collisions like this are reason to do both.