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3 tips to find deer antler sheds

Three Key Tips to Finding Sheds

In case you haven’t noticed, shed hunting has become wildly popular over the past 10 years. What was once a niche spring pastime for the hardcore has become a weekend hobby for many. Whether you are looking to try your hand at finding your first antler or are a seasoned vet, we will be sharing a few tips that may help add some heft to your haul this spring!
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Turkey Hunting Prep

Turkey Hunting Prep

Here we are in January. Some of us are still Bowhunting, trying to fill a tag. For those fortunate to find success, we are looking at other activities to fill the void. So, what do you do? Perhaps small game hunting and ice fishing are on your horizon, winter scouting for next year?
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Let's Get Cooking

Let's Get Cooking

I’ve had a lot fun in the kitchen and plan on continuing that over the next 7 months. Unfortunately, I didn’t fill a tag this season so my freezer is a lot more empty than I’d like. I won’t be cooking any venison, but there’s still enough pheasant & goose to keep me busy. More experiences will be had and I’m sure I’ll learn a thing or two while screwing up another recipe.
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The Walk

The Walk

The story. The trials.  The moments you want to quit.  It becomes about each cold crunchy step.  Stopping to listen to the woods ahead.  Never quite knowing what will be waiting for you when you get there.  Cheers to the Walk!
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Deer Hunter's Wife

The Hunter's Wife: How to Survive Hunting Season

I was relaxing, enjoying the peace that comes after the struggle that is our kids' bedtime. But then, something terrible happened.

My husband took a seat beside me, cracked open a beer, and said, "I saw a buck in velvet today!" I blacked out for a second, or maybe it was longer; I really am not certain. When I came to, my mind was racing.

Surely this was too soon!? Was it really possible that I would already be entering the absolutely dreadful hunter's wife season?!

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The Best and Worst Hunt of His Life

The Best and Worst Hunt of His Life

I can still see his rack even as far away as he is. That's how nice it was. I can't believe what has just happened. This hunt was the best and worst hunt of my life, all in one. I learned a few things and had an unbelievable experience, but this one will haunt me for a long, long time.
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We Give a Damn About Conservation

We Give a Damn About Conservation

By Greg Tubbs | PUBLISHED December 20th, 2021 What do you think of when you hear someone mention conservation? My mind immediately goes to some of the most prominent outdoor groups: Ducks...
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Late Season Bowhunting Tactics

Late Season Bowhunting Tactics

If you are like us, you've got tags left to punch and plenty of space available in your freezer as we tick down to the final weeks of deer season.
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