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Trapping Seasons Underway in New Hampshire
Trapping seasons in New Hampshire run from October through March statewide, with the majority of trapping activity on land taking place during the months of November and December, depending on…
A Whitetail Experience
By Larry Weishuhn “You’ve got to be kidding me!” I turned toward what had obviously grabbed companion’s attention. I had opened the pasture gate. He had been the first one…
Hunting Deer with a Bow Past Archery Season
Bowhunting doesn’t have to end when firearms season begins. As we start nearing mid-November, many bowhunters are dreading the end of many regular archery deer hunting seasons and the start of firearms…
African Game Meat: What Happens After the Shot?
Contributor Philip Massaro discusses common misconceptions about what happens to the meat from African trophies harvested by hunters. We assure you, nothing goes to waste in Africa, especially not meat….
Hunting Tags: A Brief History of What They Are, and Why We Use Them
Hunting licenses and tags play a vital role in conservation. All of us have grumbled a bit while picking up a hunting permit or tag from our favorite license agents….
7 Animals (Besides Turkey) Eaten at the First Thanksgiving
What was eaten at the first Thanksgiving? The answer may surprise you. No one really knows exactly how turkey became a Thanksgiving staple. While the Pilgrims probably had the now-traditional…
All the Sounds We Love to Hear in the Peak of the Fall Hunting Season
These are our favorite sounds of November. November is full swing and for many outdoorsmen and women, this is their favorite time of year due to hunting season. Most deer…
Create Your Own Classic Hunting Camp
Stories about the olden hunting camps of eras gone by have always been an interesting read. Way back in the day, hunting camps were a “man thing” focused on the…
The 5 Best Black Bear Hunting States
These are the absolute best states for black bear hunting. Black bear populations are up all over the United States. That means there are more opportunities for bear hunters than…
Pennsylvania House Passes Historic Sunday Hunting Bill
After 337 years of a near total ban on Sunday hunting in the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania House voted to pave the way for limited Sunday hunting. The bill, which allows…