Every sportsman and woman should know that his or her license money goes to fund conservation, but do you know exactly how much? Most hunters and anglers understand that the money we spend on hunting and fishing licenses helps pay for conservation. But just how much of that license money actually goes to support true […]
While plenty of people are making waves in the wildlife conservation world, it’s the collective leadership and membership of groups like these that are making a real impact. There are many great causes out there, but these are two of the best pro-outdoorsmen conservation organizations fighting for the proper management of wild animals, wild waters, and […]
For the hunter that doesn’t mind sitting for hours, ground blind hunting can be the ultimate in concealment and versatility. Ground blind hunting is perfect for applications such as big game or turkey hunting, bowhunting whitetail, ambushing bull elk during the rut, and especially waterfowl hunting (though this situation is a little different from the […]
We set out to explore the saga of the Irish elk, an animal that last lived more than 11,000 years ago and counting. The extinct Irish elk, or Megaloceros giganteus, is a bit of a misnomer, since this creature was actually the largest animal that ever existed in the deer family (sorry, moose fans). In […]
Here’s some duck hunting boat info for those on the look for a new waterfowl vessel. A good duck hunting boat can open up a whole new world of hunting opportunities for waterfowlers that have always wanted one, but for one reason or another haven’t pulled the trigger. With a great many options for both […]
You know you made a solid shot, but you can’t find a drop of blood. Now what? It happens to everyone at least once. Whether you’re bowhunting or rifle hunting, going after mule deer or whitetail, any deer hunter knows this is a risk they take. For one reason or another, you will eventually find yourself […]
Facebook Video: Melissa Patnoe Black bobcats are exceedingly rare. The bobcat is a shy and solitary creature that often likes to avoid humans at all costs. Most people have never seen one in the wild because they are so talented at avoiding people. What could be rarer than seeing a bobcat? How about seeing […]
With a cast of characters that includes a Confederate General, a former slave, and a President of the United States, the most famous bear hunters in American history were a pretty diverse group. To an even greater extent than other big game animals, it takes a great deal of skill as a hunter to match […]
It’s a fact of life: Hunters need some space in the fall hunting season. Don’t take it personally. We’ve got a message for all the loved ones of hunters out there, so listen up. We mostly get to hunt once a year, and we can’t be having people interrupt this process for anything. It may […]
Here’s what hunters and other outdoorsmen need to know about the Sika deer. What exactly is a Sika deer, and more importantly, how can you hunt this unique ungulate? Most veteran sportsmen and women already have some understanding of this interesting game animal, but there’s still a lot of unknown surrounding the Sika deer, or […]
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