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News & Tips: Taking Tree Stand Safety Seriously
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Taking Tree Stand Safety Seriously

Two hunting seasons ago, I found myself doing a desperate and unexpected chin-up to pull myself back into the climber portion of my climbing tree stand — the platform had just slipped out from under…
News & Tips: Tracking Wounded Game - Part 2
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Tracking Wounded Game - Part 2

  If you plan to be out in the dark, don't forget to use a flashlight to help you look for evidence of the animal being hit. Photo credit: Luigi De Rose In my last blog I offered five tips to help…
News & Tips: Hunting Women of the Woods
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Hunting Women of the Woods

She brings home the venison. You fry it up in a pan. That's just the way it is.Women have become hunters at a higher rate than ever in the last decade, and a whirlwind of new products have been…
News & Tips: Lessons in Snipe Hunting
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Lessons in Snipe Hunting

No rabbits. No woodcocks. No quail. The coverts we hunted proved barren on a recent hunt in east Arkansas' Pine Tree Wildlife Management Area. After four hours of brush-busting, we loaded up and…
News & Tips: Tracking Wounded Game - Part 1
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Tracking Wounded Game - Part 1

  Be sure to wait at least 30 minutes before you set out to track your game. Photo courtesy of Luigi De Rose As deer hunters, we strive for quick, one-shot kills. Unfortunately things sometimes…
News & Tips: 5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)...
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5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)

Hunting isn’t immune from the mobile technology revolution.  Now, an array of new smartphone apps allow you to plan your hunting expedition, access hundreds of game calls and peruse and purchase the…
News & Tips: Getting Along With Your Hunting Guide - Part 2...
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Getting Along With Your Hunting Guide - Part 2

I've been fortunate enough to spend a considerable amount of time over the years with hunting guides in a number of states and provinces, and also Africa. This has allowed me to gain a bit of insight…
News & Tips: Hunt Like a Girl
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Hunt Like a Girl

A guide to helping your little lady learn about archery huntingSugar and spice and everything nice—that's what little girls are made of. Well, that and field points, caliper releases, and blazer…
News & Tips: Getting Along With Your Hunting Guide - Part 1...
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Getting Along With Your Hunting Guide - Part 1

I've been fortunate enough to spend a considerable amount of time over the years with hunting guides in a number of states and provinces and also Africa. This has allowed me to gain a bit of insight…
News & Tips: Hunting Lease 101
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Hunting Lease 101

Like it or not, the practice of leasing hunting land is increasing rapidly in the United States. However, you don't need a trust fund or a six-figure salary to get into a hunting lease. You will need…
News & Tips: Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!...
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Black Out Hub Hunting Blind - Tested & Approved!

When I received my new BlackOut hub style ground blind, I was extremely impressed with the ease of operation. Within seconds after reading the instructions, I had the blind opened in my living room…
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Why I'm Not a Hunting Widow

In almost any small town across the US, there are a few things you can count on. Neighbors help each other. You will almost always meet someone you know at the grocery store. Lots of guys hunt. And…