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News & Tips: Fringe Benefit Turkeys
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Fringe Benefit Turkeys

March 4, 2014
The following sequence occurs all too often on popular public hunting areas...         At dawn, a longbeard begins gobbling with anxious frequency. Several hunters hear him, race to the bird,…
News & Tips: Western Treestand Tactics
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Western Treestand Tactics

February 20, 2014
During a recent conversation with a friend, the subject of western big game came up. I was told by my whitetail-obsessed buddy that he had no desire to hunt any further west than Iowa. I was in a bit…
News & Tips: Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey...
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Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey

February 3, 2014
Spring turkey hunting season is nearly here – how have you started to prepare for the season? Hopefully in addition to doing some scouting, engaging in research and working on getting your shotgun…
News & Tips: These Boot Accessories Help Your Boots Last Longer...
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These Boot Accessories Help Your Boots Last Longer

January 17, 2014
Let's face it, properly fitting boots are one of the best pieces of equipment you can have for the outdoors. They protect your feet from cold, rain and rough terrain, biting and stinging critters —…
News & Tips: Hunting Season Never Really Ends
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Hunting Season Never Really Ends

December 31, 2013
Although big game seasons have pretty much come to an end for another year across Canada and the U.S., does that mean that there's nothing to do but sit at home on the couch watching hunting shows on…
News & Tips: Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt...
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Change of Tactics Pays Off on Virginia Deer Hunt

December 28, 2013
While treestand hunting is generally the best way to tag a trophy whitetail, I was trying the stalk or sneak hunting approach in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley on a recent hunt. I was on private land,…
News & Tips: Gear Up for Bobwhite Quail Hunting
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Gear Up for Bobwhite Quail Hunting

December 22, 2013
Whatever works is never good enough when it comes to upland hunting for bobwhite quail. This type of bird hunting is all about the dog work, and no doubt the handler took time to commit to a certain…
News & Tips: Sneak Hunting for Late Season Bucks
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Sneak Hunting for Late Season Bucks

December 21, 2013
Like most whitetail hunters, I've found over the years that sitting on a deer stand is the most effective way to harvest a deer. But also like many hunters, as the season wears on, I get tired of…
News & Tips: Anticosti Island: Deer Hunting Heaven
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Anticosti Island: Deer Hunting Heaven

November 19, 2013
I knew I was going to have a good week deer hunting on Anticosti Island when a deer ran across the firing line as our group was checking the zero on our rifles at the local shooting range. That’s not…
News & Tips: Bowhunting Backpacks & Hunting Gear Accessories...
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Bowhunting Backpacks & Hunting Gear Accessories

November 6, 2013
There's nothing worse then climbing 20 feet up a tree, anticipating a long vigil next to a well-traveled funnel, than to suddenly realize you've forgotten your camo gloves, headnet, bow holder, or…
News & Tips: Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control - Part 1...
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Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control - Part 1

November 5, 2013
A hunter can never be 100 percent scent free but a variety of items can help you conceal it as much as possible. As another hunting season is upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to look at…
News & Tips: Transporting Game After the Hunt
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Transporting Game After the Hunt

October 28, 2013
While properly field dressing game is a key element in the race-against-the-clock effort to preserve your harvest, a hunter's work is not over once this has been done. Field Butcher Kit with Belt…