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New ‘Poach and Pay’ Program Getting Strong Support
MISSOULA, Mont. – Poaching is a crime committed by thieves — not hunters. Those who share in the Boone and Crockett Club’s long support of sustainable-use conservation want those thieves punished accordingly. A 2015 research study by the Boone and Crockett Club found that 92.6 percent of sportsmen support higher fines for those convicted of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Peak Rut Forecast for Southern Deer Hunters
It seemed odd to be so excited about deer hunting at this time of year as Christmas lights were the only glow during the dark early morning drive to the stand. Growing up in the Northeast. My entire life had revolved around November as the “days to hunt.” But there I was, heading to a…
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Deer Hunting Joins Pursuit Channel
West Point, Miss. — America’s original, categorically exclusive media authority dedicated to whitetail deer and hunting them will move to Pursuit Channel in 2017, announced Jamie Wilkinson, Vice President and Group Publisher of F+W Outdoors, the parent of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. Destination Whitetail and Land of Whitetail, two of hunting’s most popular television…
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World Archery Champion Signs Deal with FeraDyne
World-renowned archer Levi Morgan of Arizona has signed a sponsorship deal with FeraDyne Outdoors to use and promote its Nockturnal, BLOCK, GlenDel and S4Gear brands. Morgan is an 11-time world champion, 48-time national champion and 12-time winner of the ASA shooter of the year award, having won the 2016 title on Aug. 7 and setting a record…
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323 Reindeer Dead From Lightning Strike
It wasn’t too long ago that we reported on a small herd of cattle being struck and killed by a single lightning strike. The single strike killed nearly two dozen cows. It was a freak deal. Today, we’re hearing reports that nature has turned things up a notch and the death toll is well over 300. The story comes from…
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How To Turn Your Child Into a Bowhunter
There’s strength in numbers, and the only way to increase our numbers is to recruit the next generation of bowhunters. Here’s how to turn your child into a bowhunter. Seven years ago, I introduced my brother, Marc McDougal, to bowhunting through Wisconsin’s youth-mentor program. We hunted deer during fall 2009, but a deer never offered…
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Thrilling Deadliest Shot Elk Ever Caught On Camera
Every so often, bowhunters will encounter the skeptic that feels archery equipment is not a deadly means of killing wild game. “It’s a slow, cruel death,” they’ll say as they try to make their case. So with archery elk season just a month away, we offer the following video to stoke the fire for big bulls in your face…and to once…
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Hunter Grabs a Live Buck Without Any Tools
Several years back, while I was living in Montana, I met a dude that lived down the valley from where I lived by the name of Chris Auch. Chris is an avid bowhunter with a particular passion for antelope and mule deer hunting. I knew Chris had a knack for getting close to critters on his bowhunts, but one video that…
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The Coming hunting season of Alabama brings big changes for deer, turkey hunters
Big changes are in store for Alabama hunters during the upcoming season. Mandatory reporting of all deer and turkey harvests through Alabama’s Game Check System goes into effect this fall. Deer season will also be extended through Feb. 10 statewide. “We live in a data-driven world,” said Chuck Sykes, director of the Alabama Department of…
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Youth Can Hunt With Adult Mentors In October And November
“Parents or other adult mentors go with youth to the fields and forests during these annual hunting opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “Time spent outdoors together is important and continued adult support can shape youth into lifelong hunters.” Youth can apply to hunt deer in select state parks and other…