Five men have been charged by the Vermont State Game Wardens in connection with the deer poaching spree that went on the afternoon/evening of Saturday, October 22nd through the morning of Sunday, October 23rd. A lengthy investigation was conducted, and meat from illegal deer was seized from three different residents that all reside in Bristol Village. There were also several deer hides, electric chainsaw, tools, three rifles, and the head of a 7 point buck that was confiscated. The three rifles used by the poachers were a 30-06, .22, and a 30-30. Late into Saturday night, the poachers shot 11…
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Five Men Have Been Charged After Night Poaching in Vermont
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Sunday hunting a step closer - Delmarva Daily Times
HUNTING NEWS - Google News28 Jan 2012 | 4:09 amOpposing ViewsSunday hunting a step closerDelmarva Daily TimesRICHMOND -- Virginians are one step closer to being able to hunt on Sundays. On a 29-11 vote Thursday, the Senate passed a bill that would allow Sunday hunting on private land. Sen. Ralph Northam, a Democrat from Norfolk, introduced Senate Bill 464.Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Sunday HuntingOpposing Viewsall 4 news articles » -
Bad case of buck fever
Hunting News28 Jan 2012 | 4:28 amAs a kid, I remember hearing the hunters in my family talk about buck fever. I also remember rolling my eyes, convinced that this was one very clever excuse for missing that five-pointer in a wide-open field. -
New Glossary Definitions
About.com Hunting / Shooting27 Jan 2012 | 3:07 amSome glossary terms have been added recently - here they are: Long Gun Gun Sights Open Sights Food Plot Article About Hunting on a Food Plot -
The Hog Blog Doesn’t Live Here Any More
The Hog Blog23 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmTo keep reading the Hog Blog, it’s time to change your bookmarks to the new URL: http://www.hog-blog.com. The only thing that’s changed is the location.
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Sunday hunting a step closer - Delmarva Daily Times
28 Jan 2012 | 4:09 amOpposing ViewsSunday hunting a step closerDelmarva Daily TimesRICHMOND -- Virginians are one step closer to being able to hunt on Sundays. On a 29-11 vote Thursday, the Senate passed a bill that would allow Sunday hunting on private land. Sen. Ralph Northam, a Democrat from Norfolk, introduced Senate Bill 464.Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Sunday HuntingOpposing Viewsall 4 news articles » -
Hunter education sign-up is Feb. 4 - Door County Advocate
28 Jan 2012 | 3:54 amHunter education sign-up is Feb. 4Door County AdvocateDepartment of Natural Resources certified hunter education instructors and conservation warden Chris Kratcha invite all interested in hunter and firearm safety to enroll in one of four upcoming Wisconsin hunter education courses being offered in and more » -
Shipwreck hunters stumble across mysterious find - CNN
28 Jan 2012 | 2:45 amShipwreck hunters stumble across mysterious findCNNBy Brooke Bowman, CNN (CNN) -- Deep down on the bottom of the Baltic Sea, Swedish treasure hunters think they have made the find of a lifetime. The problem is, they're not exactly sure what it is they've uncovered. Out searching for shipwrecks at a and more » -
Kieser: Convention will highlight region's hunting fervor - Blue Springs Examiner
27 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pmKieser: Convention will highlight region's hunting fervorBlue Springs ExaminerThe hunter moved slowly toward the pointer, deliberately picking each step. A shiver flushed through the pointer's body as excitement set in. This was his moment. The man moved closer while anticipation of a covey rise grew with each step – for both and more » -
HUNTING: For Ducks Unlimited, plenty of history of conservation - Kennebec Journal
27 Jan 2012 | 11:20 pmHUNTING: For Ducks Unlimited, plenty of history of conservationKennebec JournalBY BOB HUMPHREY “It just isn't worthwhile to go duck hunting these days — having to get up early in the morning or sit out in hard weather for a shot or two all day. I wouldn't want my son to pursue a sport that I love so well that has sunk to such a and more »
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Bad case of buck fever
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Bull's Island offers rare hunting experience
28 Jan 2012 | 12:14 amBULL'S ISLAND, S.C. -- Only a few hardy souls get to camp on this isolated stretch of woods and sand on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. -
Bull's Island offers rare hunting experience
28 Jan 2012 | 12:14 amOnly a few hardy souls get to camp on this isolated stretch of woods and sand on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. -
Hunters fined for illegally shooting deer on St. Joseph Island
27 Jan 2012 | 8:04 pmNEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES *************************** Hunters fined $2,800 for shooting deer from road Two Ontario residents have been fined a total of $2,800 for charges related to illegal deer hunting. -
2011 Hunting Accidents Up in Nebraska
27 Jan 2012 | 3:55 pmA Nebraska Games and Parks Commission report says there were 12 hunting accidents in 2011, including two deaths.
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New Glossary Definitions
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Review: Magellan eXplorist 310 Handheld GPS Unit
26 Jan 2012 | 1:53 amI enjoyed putting this little GPS unit through its paces for this review. It's got some handy features, but it also has some aggravating quirks. Check out the review and see what you think - and if you've tried this yourself, feel free to add your own review of it. Enjoy!...Read Full Post -
Reviews - Energizer Night Strike LED Flashlights
25 Jan 2012 | 2:02 amIt's been a couple of years since I first reviewed these lights, and they're still going strong. The Night Strike Handheld does do some strange stuff sometimes (turns itself on and off, refuses to switch off, etc), but that's when the alkaline batteries get low - and alkalines aren't recommended anyhow. All in all, they've done me a lot of good, especially the Night Strike, which spends most of the time being clipped to my pants pocket. Anyhow, check out these reviews and see what you think....Read Full Post -
How to Field-Strip an AK 47 Rifle (and Variants)
24 Jan 2012 | 2:31 amIf you have an AK or WASR-10, SAR, etc, you need to know this stuff. It's not hard to do, and these easy steps are well illustrated and well described. This way, you'll be able to open the gun to inspect it, clean it, replace parts, and whatnot. And you'll need to know this if you decide to notch the safety selector lever to hold your bolt open!...Read Full Post -
Notching an AK-47 Safety Selector Lever for Bolt Hold-Open
23 Jan 2012 | 2:33 amWhen I got my AK, the first thing I found to dislike about it was that I couldn't lock the bolt open. I just like to be able to lock the bolt open when handling a semi-auto, and it's especially nice at the range. And all it takes is the flick of a finger to release the bolt and turn off the safety in one motion. This is an easy gunsmithing project that most folks can do at home....Read Full Post
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The Hog Blog Doesn’t Live Here Any More
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2012 SHOT Show Reports
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2012 SHOT SHOW COMING SOON!
13 Jan 2012 | 10:15 pmHeading to the SHOT Show in the morning. Media day at the range is Monday the 16th. With firearm manufacturers from Winchester, Browning, and Beretta to folks like Armalite, H&K, and Sig Sauer… there will be a lot of guns to shoot and comment on. I will probably spend a bit of time with the tactical and hunting lines this year. Guess I have to learn more about these things sooner or later. The rest of the week will be spent touring booths, finding new ammo offerings from Remington, Winchester, Nosler, Federal, Barnes, and so many more. All the reviews will be on the new… -
2012 SHOT Show On The Near Horizon
9 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pmIt’s almost that time! The Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) Show kicks off next week in Las Vegas, NV. As usual, I’ll be in attendance, looking for the greatest new things and checking out the “toys”, and posting up about the experience on the Hog Blog. However, if you want to read all about it, you’re going to have to go to the new Hog Blog site, at http://www.hog-blog.com. Update your bookmarks and blog rolls with the new URL so you don’t miss a thing! Remember. http://www.hog-blog.com -
One More Big Change – The Hog Blog Is Moving
4 Jan 2012 | 6:31 amHeya, folks. There’s one more big change for the Hog Blog in 2012… not only am I moving to Texas, I’m moving the blog to an independent site (no longer part of Skinny Moose or Outdoor Hub). I’m not sure exactly when I’ll make the actual change, but you can go ahead and update your bookmarks and blogrolls to reflect the new URL, http://www.hog-blog.com (don’t miss the dash or you’ll end up in the wrong place).
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Montana Gubernatorial Candidate Fanning to Restructure FWP “So Help Me God!”
27 Jan 2012 | 9:48 amIn an email exchange, of which I have been made privy to, it shows that even among the ranks of those with a common interest, opinions vary and disagreements persist. A concerned Montana citizen, Tom Madden, sends an email to Gary Marbut, President of the Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA). Madden takes Marbut to task in what he sees as the position of the MSSA to “gut” the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP). The thought of a group like yours wanting to gut the FWP is very unsettling to many of us and we see it as yet another attempt or reason to institute Ranching… -
Vegas ‘Elk Camp’ to Support Conservation in Nevada
27 Jan 2012 | 8:20 amMISSOULA, Mont.–Hunting brings $223 million in economic benefit to the State of Nevada. But you can’t have abundant game species to hunt–as well as other wildlife to watch, photograph or enjoy–without habitat stewardship and conservation. And that’s the inspiration behind Elk Camp, a hunting and conservation rally coming to Las Vegas. Elk Camp is an annual public-welcome convention, expo and conservation fundraiser hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and International Sportsmen’s Expositions. The event is Feb. 2-4, 2012, at the Las Vegas… -
Open Thread – January 27, 2012
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A Bit of Satire on the European Debt
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Boycotting “The Grey”, A Mental Disorder
26 Jan 2012 | 8:27 amVia the “Critter News”, comes a report of sick human beings, so far removed from reality, eternally focused on sparing every life of a wolf regardless of the cost of doing so, even if that cost involves human life, have decided to boycott the movie, “The Grey”. The movie is about a group that survives a plane crash in a remote part of Alaska and their biggest obstacle to surviving is dealing with a pack of wild grey wolves. The perverse wolf worshipers object to how the movie portrays wolves. Wendy Keefover, of WildEarth Guardians, an extreme radical animal rights…
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"WAR IN THE WOODS" -- "Wild Justice" Game Wardens On The Road About Marijuana Grows On Public Wildlands
23 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pmTestifying before the US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control On December 7, 2011, US Forest Service Chief David Ferrell stated that in 2011 “Marijuana cultivation occurred on 67 National Forests in 20 states.” And this is just a drop in the bucket. Large marijuana gardens are also found on BLM, US National Park, state and regional parks and state and national Wildlife Refuges. A far cry from the “hippie gardens” of the 60’s and 70’s, today’s pot gardens on public lands are thousands of plants and almost entirely the work of international… -
Hunting Alone - Jim’s Story by Roger Hurst
12 Jan 2012 | 1:00 amDid you know that according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation 14% of hunters hunt alone. Are you one of those 14%? I am! I wrote an article a few weeks ago titled: Hunting Deer/Elk/Bear Alone - In the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Washington State, where I brought attention to a recent elk hunter dyeing while hunting alone near Mt St. Helens. I went on to explain how I had hunted alone in the Wilderness area several times for a mule deer buck and didn't have any problems. Well this story is about my friend Jim Williams. Jim is an avid hunter, having taken several deer,… -
Big Game Forever Action Notice - Wolf Wars
11 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pmI just got this in my email box and I thought it was important enough to pass on to all of our readers! Big Action Alert today. We need your help to return wolves to state management in yet another state. Here is what is happening. US Fish and Wildlife Service's public comment period for Wyoming's wolf-delisting closes in two days, January 13, 2012. Anti-sportsmen from all over America have been working hard to post comments in an attempt to derail the return of wolves to state management. They are working hard to outnumber comments from the good… -
My last Junior Hunt by Greg Hubbell, Jr.
10 Jan 2012 | 3:08 amJunior hunts are the best opportunity to get kids out into the field for a taste of the great sport of hunting. Most states have set dates, whether they be before the season starts or the weekend after the season ends, just for junior hunters alone. This is to give juniors a better chance of success with fewer people out in the field hunting wild game. Of course a junior needs to be accompanied by an adult with a valid hunting license, but only the junior can hunt. My last junior hunt happened to be one of the best hunts I have ever been on. It was mid July. I was in Houston, Texas for… -
Walking into SHOT!!!
9 Jan 2012 | 10:39 pmNext week, I will be walking into my first SHOT Show in Las Vegas. For those of you who do not know SHOT Show is the nations only Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show and it is strictly for the industry but what happens at SHOT Show effects what you will see in the stores throughout the year. This is the show where all of the guns, ammo and hunting gear are brought out for hunting and the outdoors. The SHOT show is the 15th largest trade show in the country and we will try to bring as much reporting to you as we can from the show floor via our Facebook Fan Page, our…
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Northern Ice Walleye
27 Jan 2012 | 9:35 amBy Brandon Wikman Anglers’ from the south typically fish by boat, dock or shore. They successfully haul in wall-mounting whoppers by using mega-rods and bait-casting lures. My experience fishing open water is sort of queasy. That is, until I found out how rough I was when frozen water crunched me!I’ve never ice-fished before in my 24-years of walking around on soil and concrete, which may also toss you a flag that my boots have never crunched onto a frozen lake! My lack of experience ice fishing froze all of my temptations to even try, until recently.A few of my friends are hardcore… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 035 - SHOT Show
23 Jan 2012 | 9:33 amPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 035 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! We're "live" at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas! This week, Boyd is joined by Mike Mattly, PR Director for Pradco Hunting. We're joined by Tony Smotherman of Moultrie's The Hit List on Outdoor Channel. We talk GMA's, Uncle Ted and the work that goes into putting out a hunting… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 034 - ATA Show
23 Jan 2012 | 8:49 amPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 034 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! We're "live" at the ATA Show in Columbus, Ohio! This week, Michael and Boyd sit down and discuss the 2012 Moultrie Camera lineup on the show floor. We also get to sit down with Chris Parrish, world champion turkey caller and all-around great guy, to talk about the new turkey calls from… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 033
6 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pmPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 033 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! It's the first podcast of 2012! This week, it's just Boyd and Gene as Michael is still getting set up in his new house. We've got a short (but awesome) show this week because we're getting ready for the ATA and SHOT shows. If you're going to ATA, we're in booth # 1401 and… -
How Do Whitetail Cope During The Winter?
4 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmBy Brandon Wikman Whitetail deer continue to amaze me in their uncanny ability to survive through even the most frigid times of year. Animals seem to cope much better than humans when it comes to paralyzing wintery weather.To put it in perspective – I moan and groan about having to start my vehicle in the morning when temperatures dip into the single digits. Sure, it only takes 30 seconds to accomplish this miserable feat, but I absolutely hate every second of it! Whitetail, as well as other woodland critters, can’t complain; they just live it. Did you know that deer walk on the very tips…
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Wired To Hunt
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Friday Morning Mashup 1/26/12
27 Jan 2012 | 7:43 amThe weekend is finally here, so without further delay, here is your Friday Morning Mashup! We’ve got some giant bucks and a few neat shed hunting articles too. And while it’s true that the “off season” is here, there’s still plenty to keep whitetail hunters busy. So read up on this great whitetail literature and then go enjoy the great outdoors! Giant Whitetails – A Trailcam Surprise – DreamDirt: Our pal Jason Smith of DreamDirt got some trailcam pics/video of some GIANT Iowa bucks recently. Gotta love these kind of surprises! Shed Antler Hunting… -
4 Projects You Can Work On Now To Get A Head Start On The 2012 Deer Season
26 Jan 2012 | 6:11 amIt may be the “off season”, but is there really ever such a thing? Even though most of us aren’t able to shoot deer right now, the work being done at this very moment could help you close the deal next fall. So with that being said, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get to work and here are four projects you can focus on right now that should help you close the deal in 2012! 1. Look For New Hunting Ground: As we all know, hunting ground can come and go more often than we like. So it’s always a good idea to have more than you need. Now is the perfect time to… -
The Perfect Way To Kick Off 2012 – New Whitetail Properties Reel
25 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amIt’s the beginning of a new season and hopefully, for all of us, 2012 will be a good one. As most of us are just coming off of a long 2011, I thought the video below might just be the perfect way to get you back in the game and pumped up for the new year. If this highlight reel from Whitetail Properties doesn’t get you excited for the upcoming year of whitetail preparation and hunting, I’m not sure what will. Gorgeous footage of monster bucks, it doesn’t get much better than that. So sit back and enjoy. Our season has just ended, and now we begin again. Isn’t… -
The 2012 SHOT Show – First Impressions
24 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pmAs many of you know, last week I attended the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, which is the largest shooting/hunting/outdoors convention in the country. Needless to say, it was a wild and overwhelming experience. The week prior I attended the largest archery only convention, ATA, and I thought that was big! But SHOT truly dwarfs it. That all being said, regardless of the size, the SHOT show truly was an incredible experience. With the latest and greatest hunting products from across the hunting world represented, there truly was too much to see. I only had one day, so my time at SHOT consisted of… -
Small Property, Big Dreams Crushed – On to Plan B
23 Jan 2012 | 11:03 pmA week or two ago I posted an article called “Small Property, Big Dreams” in which I excitedly detailed my plans for turning my home property into a big buck haven. Well that dream has now, quite quickly, disappeared as a possibility. The property I live on is in fact rented, but I had high hopes that after renting for another year or so, I’d be able to work out a deal to buy it. So much for that… I just recently found out that an Amish family in the community put in an offer on my home/property that was too good for my landlord to ignore, and even though we had the…
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Planning On Planting Deer Hunting Food Plots Chapin Outfitters Can Help
23 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pmDo you plant food plots for deer hunting? It will soon be time to plant those cool season food plots for deer hunting. If so you need to check out some of the products by Chapin Outfitters that will help you get those deer hunting food plots planted. They have launched a new line of spreaders and sprayers that will meet all of your needs for planting those food plots for deer hunting. If you are serious about whitetail management it will be time to plant those food plots soon so check them out. Chapin Outfitters™, a Division of Chapin International, Launches New Line of BioLogic® Heavy… -
Deer Hunting Tips
21 Jan 2012 | 7:13 amI wanted to share with you this Q&A that has some great tips on deer hunting. Some of the tips are on scouting and now that the season is over it is a great time to be scouting your deer hunting spots. With all the leaves and green foliage mostly gone you can easily spot old rub-lines and travel corridors and you might even find a shed of one of those big bucks that has been so elusive on your deer hunting property. Mike has some great tips and I am going to use some of them to help me get a shot at that big buck this year. Post season scouting your deer hunting property is a great time… -
Cool Deer Hunting Gear RAK’d UP Technologies Introduces Mossy Oak® Camo Products
16 Jan 2012 | 4:59 pmFilming your deer hunting adventures is a great way to preserve your outdoor memories. How would you like to capture all of your deer hunting adventures on film? Have you ever thought about filming your hunts? The thing about filming your hunts is you would think you would need two hunters to film your deer hunting. But with these cool products you can film yourself and you it doesn’t matter what your deer hunting with, a bow, crossbow,rifle or shotgun you can use it with any of them. If you thought filming your hunts would be just for two you might want to think again. MECHANICSBURG,…
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Post Season Training: Next Season Starts Now
25 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pmNow that most hunting seasons have closed, it is important to discuss a common “post-season” trap. And, while it may seem innocent in nature, make no mistake it is one that prevents a lot of bowhunters from reaching their maximum potential; with regard to bow shooting skills, number of tags filled and even overall physical fitness. I understand that after many long months chasing your favorite game animal the urge to “take it easy” for a while can be overwhelming. However, if you want next season to be better than last season, now is the absolute best time to work… -
Hunting Boots: Finding The Right Fit
24 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pmEach year hunters will spend thousands of dollars on outfitters, guns, and bows. They will research and spend hundreds of dollars on everything from calls, scents, to back packs; however the one item often over looked is proper foot wear. They will buy top of the line equipment from archery specialist at pro shops but will run to a big chain store to pick up a pair of hunting boots on sale, basing their boot selection just on price and looks. Even the United States Military under stands the importance of taking care of your feet. A solder is no good if he has a bad case of trench foot or feet… -
Shooting lanes
23 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pmThere seems to be two distinct schools of thought when it comes to pruning shooting lanes, most gravitate to one end or the other with a few folks hovering in the middle. On the one hand you have guys that don’t like to cut anything they don’t absolutely have to, in fact these extremist at times won’t cut a single limb and just rely on the deer to step through a tiny opening at the moment of truth. You can probably tell by my description this mindset doesn’t include me.The other school of thought is to make sure you have a clear shot with reasonable shooting… -
Stealth Cam Introduces the New Trail Camera Field App
23 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pmIf you know me personally, have followed my blog over the years, or regularly watch Bowhunt or Die, you know by now that I am a trail camera junky. Over the years I have amassed an impressive (or embarrassing, if you ask my wife) number of trail cameras of nearly every brand. There technology simply allows me to scout and monitor bucks without putting added pressure on them. Trail cameras are a useful tool for bowhunters that promise to increase your success rate. That being said, trail cameras have come a long way since their inception over a decade ago. They now take… -
Mid-January Fighting Bucks Caught on Trailcamera
18 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pmI am relatively a newbie when it comes to utilizing trailcameras for whitetail scouting or inventory purposes. In years past I just didn’t understand their appeal. I understood that photos of big bucks were cool and often couldn’t wait to view some of the snapshots my good friend and hunting partner, Justin Zarr, was able to capture on his. In fact, he’s probably the single greatest influence to why I use them today. I just couldn’t understand why someone would waste their time giving away their position long before the season started. The problem for me was that…
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Illinois Hunting News
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“Wile E” coyotes tough to hunt
26 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pmThe coyote is called “the trickster” in Native American folklore. The legendary animal is portrayed as intelligent, evasive and clever enough to survive anywhere. The real-life coyote is really no different. There is a wild coyote population in every state except Hawaii. “The trickster” can live in all climates, in rural areas, suburbia and in big cities. Coyotes run the streets of Los Angeles at night, raiding Dumpsters and garbage cans. There are probably coyotes living in Springfield right now. Out in the wild country, one of our prairie “tricksters”… -
Two wild Missouri deer test positive for CWD
25 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pmMissouri has its first cases of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. Two adult bucks killed by hunters in Macon County during the fall 2011 firearm season have tested positive for CWD. The Missouri Department of Conservation tested 1,077 tissue samples taken from hunter-harvested deer. Sampling was done in response to two CWD cases discovered at private hunting preserves in Linn and Macon Counties. A third captive deer at one of the preserves tested positive in December. MDC plans to take more samples in the area where the two wild bucks were taken. CWD is a neurological disease that is… -
Clinton man charged with using ATV to run over and kill seven deer
24 Jan 2012 | 12:25 pmCLINTON – A Clinton man is facing up to 50 misdemeanor charges for allegedly running over and killing seven deer in Feb. 2010 with an all-terrain vehicle. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police announced Tuesday that criminal charges were being sought against Chevy L. Miller of Clinton. He was arrested Jan. 22 as part of an ongoing investigation into the incidents that occurred near Clinton Lake. Miller, 26, is being charged with seven counts each of animal torture, animal harassment by motor vehicle, hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle and other hunting… -
Status of gray wolves in northern Illinois re-classified as state threatened
23 Jan 2012 | 11:32 amSPRINGFIELD- The status of gray wolves north of Interstate 80 in Illinois has been changed to state-threatened following the removal of the Great Lakes population of wolves from federal Endangered Species Act protection. While wolves dispersing from northern states into Illinois are rare, any gray wolves in Illinois found north of I-80 are listed as threatened under state law, while those south of the interstate remain federally endangered. The change becomes effective Jan. 27. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed protection for the gray wolf in portions of the western Great Lakes… -
Wis. DNR to landowners: Get ready to kill wolves
23 Jan 2012 | 6:14 amMADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Natural Resources is telling landowners they can start hunting problem wolves soon. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last month removed wolves in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota from the federal endangered species list. Starting Friday, the states can manage their wolf populations on their own. The DNR plans to send letters out Monday to about 100 landowners who have had problems with wolves killing livestock telling them that they can obtain permits to hunt wolves on their property. The permits will be valid beginning Friday. Starting the…
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The Gun Shots
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Anti-Gun Protestors Target Starbucks for Allowing Guns
27 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pmA nationwide boycott of Starbucks stores and its products will be launched on Valentine's Day to eliminate "the risk of guns in public places and ultimately to bring sane gun laws to the U.S." This boycott is being called by the National Gun Victim's Action Council (NGAC), a network of 14 million gun victims, and is targeting Starbucks because it allows guns and assault weapons to be openly carried in its stores in 43 states, and concealed and carried in its stores in 49 states. "Starbucks has the legal right to ban guns but despite having been petitioned by thousands, asked at a shareholder… -
Randolph Engineering: How to Choose the Right Tint for Shooting Glasses
27 Jan 2012 | 9:23 amOptician Frank Robertson explains how to select the proper lens tint for your shooting glasses. For bright days Robertson suggests a purple lenses. For cloudy days use vermillion and for low-light conditions use light yellow. Here's why. read more -
Accuracy International AX: A Major Upgrade for Your Remington 700
26 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pmThe Accuracy International AX offers Remington 700 owners a stability boost with this chassis. There is nothing flimsy about the AX and it will help your 700 reach its full accuracy potential. read more -
Olympic Medalist Kim Rhode Talks About Preparation for London Games
26 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pmKim Rhode will be competing in the Olympic Skeet event in 2012, where she hopes to break an Olympic record by winning five medals in five different Olympic Games. She talks with Phil Bourjaily about her practice routine and prep work leading up to the London games. read more -
Illuminate Your Shooting With EOTech’s Integrated Fore-End Light
26 Jan 2012 | 11:28 amProbably best-known for its great holographic sights, EOTech jumps into tactical illumination with its new Integrated Fore-end Light (IFL) for the Tactical Shotgun. read more
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Base Camp Legends
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Wolves and Hypocrites
27 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amSince their introduction into Idaho in 1995, wolves have certainly been a polarizing topic for Idahoans. Hunters and ranchers tend to hate them, animal extremists love them. It occurred to me recently during a conversation with a friend, that I might be part of a hypocritical group that is, I am certain, full of many Idahoan hunters. This friend of mine is a large land owner near Council and was telling me that another friend of his was asking him if he would take him out to shoot a wolf some weekend. It never occurred to the would-be-hunter that wolves are not so easy to hunt that you… -
Foul Weather Hunters
23 Jan 2012 | 11:05 amA couple of minor events this past week have provided fodder for my blog today. First, I was watching a hunting video by the Huntin’ Fool Magazine people, and at the conclusion of a stone sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories, the hunter declared he was cold, wet, and miserable, but just experienced the time of his life. The other instance happened on Saturday when my wife and I went out to see my folks upon their return from whitetail hunting up north. Listening to their stories of enduring winds, heavy snow, and bitter cold, I found it amusing that they had obviously had an… -
Life’s Lessons Learned While Boiling Deer Skulls
13 Jan 2012 | 4:22 pmSometimes I’m guilty of beginning new adventures without thinking about where the new path might eventually lead, and thus, at some point of no return I begin to realize that the adventure that seemed to be nothing short of glorious does, indeed, have some downside. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about taking my wife deer hunting and her first buck. This past week I began to prep her deer skull for a european mount. If you’ve ever taken on this task, your nostrils are quite possibly tingling at this very moment, and sometime very soon the connection will be made and the proverbial… -
Hunting Mountain Whitetail
6 Dec 2011 | 12:25 pmWe just returned from our annual whitetail hunt in central Idaho. This is a hunt that keeps us coming back for more even though we’ve never taken a big buck … we see the big ones but just haven’t been able to make it happen. I can’t even seem to get any video footage of the nice bucks we’ve seen… they just appear and disappear so quick! Last year a very nice mature buck came running into our setup but before we could even react he did a 360 in midair and was gone. the swirling mountain thermals must have given him a snortful of our lovely scent! It all… -
What Happened to the Years Between ‘Grow up’ and ‘Getting Old’?
23 Nov 2011 | 1:51 pmIs it so, or does it just seem like half my life I’ve been told to “grow up” and the other half of my life I’ve been told “you’re just getting old”. Every now and then I see my sons and wife looking at me sideways , shaking their head when I pull another Norgy. Most of the time words aren’t spoken but I’m very cognisant of the thought and I certainly can’t argue that my thought process hasn’t changed, because I see it myself. Its not all bad as it gives us something to talk about, laugh about and brings another…
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Outdoors International - Hunting and Fishing Consultants
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A Guide to Hunting the Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear
27 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pmInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersThe Alaska Peninsula has the best coastal brown bear hunts in the world. With magnificent scenery, fantastic fresh air, and a terrain that ranges from river valleys teeming with spawning salmon, to a shoreline full of whales and walrus, The Alaska Peninsula provides not just fantastic brown bear hunting, but one of the best vacation [...]A Guide to Hunting the Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear International Hunting Consultants -
Zimbabwe Leopard Hunting Safari
26 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pmInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersLeopard hunting can be dangerous. Any sane hunter should be thinking that the leopard is, pound for pound, the most dangerous animal in the world when wounded. Aim small, miss small... you're PH will appreciate it. Zimbabwe Leopard Hunting Safari International Hunting Consultants -
British Columbia Black Bear Hunts
26 Jan 2012 | 4:04 pmInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersThis outfitters area boasts of some of the best habitat for black bears in the province. It has a prolific salmon run in the fall which brings bear in for miles. It is not uncommon to see up to 15 black bears per day, with multiple stalks being the rule rather than the exception. This [...]British Columbia Black Bear Hunts International Hunting Consultants -
Idaho Unit 44 Elk Hunts
26 Jan 2012 | 10:57 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersThis Outfitter has the highest success rates for elk hunting in the state of Idaho! Their hunters have enjoyed a 92% success rate on big game over the past few years with 100% shot opportunity for rifle AND bowhunters! “Hunters who have been elk hunting with this Idaho Outfitter have been featured in various magazines [...]Idaho Unit 44 Elk Hunts International Hunting Consultants -
Nebraska Whitetail Hunting – Big Bucks on Private Land
26 Jan 2012 | 10:51 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersThis Nebraska whitetail hunting Outfitter is located in Northwestern Nebraska just north of the Pine Ridge Hills, which is near the Black Hills. The ranch is 16,200 acres of private land and is hunted very little. It is managed for trophy whitetail hunting. This is a very scenic area with wide open views and four [...]Nebraska Whitetail Hunting – Big Bucks on Private Land International Hunting Consultants
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Daily Bulletin
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Accuracy Int’l Updated AX PSRII Rifle — Tooley Reports
27 Jan 2012 | 4:21 pmNoted gunsmith Dave Tooley saw our coverage of Accuracy International (AI) “Skins” in the Daily Bulletin, and he wanted to inform our readers about updates to AI’s AX line of rifles. Updated 2012 AI AX Rifle for PSRII Dave wrote: “As you know I do AI’s smithing in this country. Attached is a picture of the latest version of the AX rifle. This is what was submitted to SOCOM for PSRII the first of January. AI has incorporated a right-hand hinge to make the rifle more compact when folded. There are some other major improvements. First, the way the rails lock up on… -
Hyskore’s New “Bench Beast” Linked Front/Rear Rifle Rest
27 Jan 2012 | 2:28 pmEditor’s NOTE: Though the product has some shortcomings, we wanted to show you guys the Hyskore Bench Beast Coaxial Competition Rest because it has some interesting engineering features (such as the scissors-jack primary elevator). The front bag holder won’t accept very wide fore-ends, and the high sides of the rear rest compromise your ability to get in close to the gun and work the rear controls while aiming. Still, there are few integrated front/rear rests on the market, so we thought you’d want to see this new offering from Hyskore. At SHOT Show 2012, Hyskore unveiled an… -
TECH TIP: Smooth Powder Dispensing with Modified Straw
27 Jan 2012 | 11:29 amHere’s a clever, easy modification for your RCBS ChargeMaster electronic powder dispenser. Many folks use a McDonald’s straw to smooth kernel flow out of the dispensing tube. Forum member Mike S. (aka in2deep) found that, even with a straw in place, he sometimes got clumps, which dropped 5-6 kernels at once, throwing off his dispensed weight. Mike looked at the situation and ingeniously decided to trim the straw into little v-shaped arms or prongs. This helps to break up the clumps, so the kernels flow out the end of the tube more consistently during the dispense cycle. Mike… -
MidwayUSA’s 35th Master Catalog Digital Edition Now Available
27 Jan 2012 | 9:01 amMidwayUSA’s Master Catalog has been the “magnum opus” of gun gear catalogs. Over 1,000 pages long, the Master Catalog includes more than 100,000 products. This year, the 35th Annual MidwayUSA Master Catalog is available is a convenient PDF Digital Edition. There are over 1,040 pages in this new digital edition, complete with color photographs, firearm schematics, reference charts, detailed product information, and an extensive index to help you find exactly what you need. You can even download these files to your tablet, laptop, or smartphone. Download the 200mb digital… -
Berger Hybrid Bullets — What You Need to Know
26 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pmAt SHOT Show 2012 we chatted with Berger Ballistician Bryan Litz about Berger’s popular line of Hybrid bullets. Berger now offers a wide range of Hybrids in multiple calibers and weights. In fact, for .30-Caliber shooters, Berger now offers six different Hybrid match bullets, with weights from 155 grains up to 230 grains. And more Hybrid designs for hunters and tactical shooters are coming soon. Big .338 Cal, .375 Cal, and .408 Cal Hybrids are in the works (read more below). Bryan tells us: “The hybrid design is Berger’s solution to the age old problem of precision vs. ease…
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Base Camp Legends
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Wolves and Hypocrites
27 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amSince their introduction into Idaho in 1995, wolves have certainly been a polarizing topic for Idahoans. Hunters and ranchers tend to hate them, animal extremists love them. It occurred to me recently during a conversation with a friend, that I might be part of a hypocritical group that is, I am certain, full of many Idahoan hunters. This friend of mine is a large land owner near Council and was telling me that another friend of his was asking him if he would take him out to shoot a wolf some weekend. It never occurred to the would-be-hunter that wolves are not so easy to hunt that you… -
Foul Weather Hunters
23 Jan 2012 | 11:05 amA couple of minor events this past week have provided fodder for my blog today. First, I was watching a hunting video by the Huntin’ Fool Magazine people, and at the conclusion of a stone sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories, the hunter declared he was cold, wet, and miserable, but just experienced the time of his life. The other instance happened on Saturday when my wife and I went out to see my folks upon their return from whitetail hunting up north. Listening to their stories of enduring winds, heavy snow, and bitter cold, I found it amusing that they had obviously had an… -
Life’s Lessons Learned While Boiling Deer Skulls
13 Jan 2012 | 4:22 pmSometimes I’m guilty of beginning new adventures without thinking about where the new path might eventually lead, and thus, at some point of no return I begin to realize that the adventure that seemed to be nothing short of glorious does, indeed, have some downside. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about taking my wife deer hunting and her first buck. This past week I began to prep her deer skull for a european mount. If you’ve ever taken on this task, your nostrils are quite possibly tingling at this very moment, and sometime very soon the connection will be made and the proverbial… -
Hunting Mountain Whitetail
6 Dec 2011 | 12:25 pmWe just returned from our annual whitetail hunt in central Idaho. This is a hunt that keeps us coming back for more even though we’ve never taken a big buck … we see the big ones but just haven’t been able to make it happen. I can’t even seem to get any video footage of the nice bucks we’ve seen… they just appear and disappear so quick! Last year a very nice mature buck came running into our setup but before we could even react he did a 360 in midair and was gone. the swirling mountain thermals must have given him a snortful of our lovely scent! It all… -
What Happened to the Years Between ‘Grow up’ and ‘Getting Old’?
23 Nov 2011 | 1:51 pmIs it so, or does it just seem like half my life I’ve been told to “grow up” and the other half of my life I’ve been told “you’re just getting old”. Every now and then I see my sons and wife looking at me sideways , shaking their head when I pull another Norgy. Most of the time words aren’t spoken but I’m very cognisant of the thought and I certainly can’t argue that my thought process hasn’t changed, because I see it myself. Its not all bad as it gives us something to talk about, laugh about and brings another…
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Huntography
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Video with Wayne Carlton on The Future of Elk Hunting at the 2012 SHOT Show #shotshow
27 Jan 2012 | 8:44 amIf you love Elk hunting, chances are, you know who Wayne Carlton is. I had the honor of meeting Wayne at the Hunter’s Specialties booth last week at the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. In addition to getting the low down on some of his new calls from Hunters’s Specialties, a video I’ll put out in the next week or so, I wanted to just get his take on Elk Hunting today. From conservation efforts to seeing more women elk hunters, Wayne shares his thoughts with me. Hope you enjoy the video. -
2012 SHOT Show Mobile Ballistics Reticle Calculator Video with Hawke Sports Optics #shotshow
26 Jan 2012 | 8:31 amIf you have an iPhone or iPad like I do and are looking a mobile ballistic reticle calculator, Hawke Sports Optics has you covered. Thanks to Brad Bonar for taking a few minutes with me at the 2012 SHOT Show to showcase how their new mobile ballistics calculator works. After seeing that and their affordable yet high quality predator scopes, I now potentially have the scope I need to go atop my future dedicated predator rig. -
Meet the Outdoor Tweeting Bloggers – The SHOT Show Tweet Up #shotshow
25 Jan 2012 | 8:17 amSHOT Show 2012 had an infinite amount of new gear and companies to drool over. Yet, the best thing about SHOT Show for me was the people. Getting a chance to meet the folks you only have known virtually, whether via Twitter, Facebook, blogs or a forum, in person is priceless. It adds a new level of connection to your initial online relationship. At SHOT, I had a chance to meet some of the folks I’ve met on these social networks and believe it or not, missed many more due to the sheer size of the event. Here’s the lineup: @kerrymackey @rbwrightoutdoor @bullsandbeavers @tonybynum… -
SHOT Show 2012 Video w/ Fred Eichler – Why I Love Coyote Hunting & the New Rock River Arms .223 Rifle #shotshow
22 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pmMeeting Fed Eichler at the 2012 SHOT Show was fantastic. He’s a down to earth guy that really has a passion for what he does – shooting and hunting. I watched him engage with numerous folks at the booth, for pictures and interviews. In each case, he was smiling the whole time. Sadly, some other folks at different booths did not have that same natural enthusiasm. It almost seemed like they wish they weren’t there. Way to go for keeping it real Fred! His new Rock River Arms .223 is pretty cool and I just may pick one up. I’ve been wanting a new dedicated predator rig for… -
Shot Show 2012 Video Interview with Jim Scoutten – What’s Hot in Handguns? #shotshow
21 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pmShot Show 2012 was an amazing experience for Huntography. We met so many great people and companies within the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. Some of them, will be highlighted with some short video interviews we conducted. All of them however, will be great new friends that we will stay in touch with, in one way or another In this video, I interview Jim Scoutten from Shooting USA, a legend to me anyways, as I grew up watching him talk about guns and cars. I asked him what’s the greatest trend he’s seeing in handguns at the show and in his calm, cool and collected self,…
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Maximum Hunting
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Stuffed Venison Steak
26 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pmPrint Stuffed Venison Steak Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Serving Size: 6 Ingredients2 lbs. venison steak, cut 3/4 –inch thick 1 ½ cups milk 6 slices bacon 1/3 cup chopped green onion salt and pepper ½ cup cold water ¼ cup flourInstructionsCut venison steak into six serving size pieces. Place in shallow pan, pour milk over meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning meat several times. Drain meat, pat dry with paper towels. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 T. drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. With sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket in one side of each piece of meat. -
Marinated Venison Steaks
26 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pmPrint Marinated Venison Steaks Total Time: 30 minutes Serving Size: 4 Ingredients1 cup red wine Salt and pepper ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup onion, minced ¼ cup catsup 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, 1/8 cup molasses 1 T WorcestershireInstructionsIn blender, mix all marinade ingredients except onion and mushrooms. After ingredients are well mixed, stir in onion and mushrooms. Place meat in container, cover well with marinade. Cover and put in refrigerator overnight, turning meat occasionally. Drain excess marinade from steaks and either broil or grill, brushing with leftover marinade while… -
Italian Venison
25 Jan 2012 | 7:51 pmPrint Italian Venison Total Time: 8 hours Serving Size: 4 Ingredients2-3 lb. deer roast 3 beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp. oregano 3 cups water 1 T. marjoram 1 T. Worcestershire 1 T. thyme Dash Tabasco 1 T. garlic powder Salt and pepperInstructionsMix all ingredients and put in crock pot. Cook 8 to 10 hours or until meat falls apart. Cook onions, hot peppers, green and red mild peppers in water to serve over meat. Serve with baked potatoes and salad.Google Recipe View Microformatting by ZipList Recipe Plugin1.4http://www.maximumhunting.com/italian-venison/ -
Venison Chops
25 Jan 2012 | 7:45 pmPrint Venison Chops Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Serving Size: 4-6 Ingredients4-6 venison chops flour Brown mushroom soup Salt and pepper ShorteningInstructionsDip chops in flour, brown quickly on both sides. Drain shortening off, mix brown mushroom soup with one can water, pour over chops. Simmer for one hour. Serve with mashed potatoes, green salad. Google Recipe View Microformatting by ZipList Recipe Plugin1.4http://www.maximumhunting.com/venison-chops/ -
Barbecued Venison Rib Bake
25 Jan 2012 | 7:41 pmPrint Barbecued Venison Rib Bake Serving Size: 4 Ingredients2-3 lbs. venison ribs 2 T. oil ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper ¼ cup flour Barbeque sauce: ¼ cup chopped onion 4 T. brown sugar 1/8 tsp. pepper ½ cup catsup 3 T. vinegar 1 tsp. Worcestershire ½ cup apricot jamInstructionsMix ingredients for barbecue sauce in order given. Cook barbecue sauce for five minutes over low heat until thick. Wash ribs and drain on paper. Heat oil and season ribs with salt and pepper. Roll in flour. Fry until brown. Put into a baking dish and cover with barbecue sauce. Baste ribs with sauce as they bake at…
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The Sword of Odin Knife Blog
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Spyderco Military Black Blade Folding Knife Review
27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pmSpyderco Military Black 4" S30V Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handles The Military Black Blade came about when someone asked Spyderco's owner Sal Glesser, "If your son were going into the military, what... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Knife Review Video of the Week - Gerber Mini Covert FAST Folding Knife
23 Jan 2012 | 10:48 amThis week's Knife Review Video of the Week is: Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Mini Covert Fast Folding Knife Review. Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Mini Covert FAST 2.9" Assisted Combo Edge Blade Gerber... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
SOG Salute Folding Knife Review
20 Jan 2012 | 8:45 pmSOG Fusion Salute Folder 3.625" Black Oxide Plain Edge Blade with G10 Handles SOG's FF-11 Salute -- which the company refers to as their first Fusion tactical folder -- puts all the technical... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Knife Review Video of the Week - ESEE RC-4 Fixed Blade Knife
17 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pmThis week's Knife Review Video of the Week is: ESEE 4 Fixed Blade Knife Review. ESEE Knives ESEE-4 Knife 4.5" Black Plain Blade, Grey Micarta Handles, Black Sheath, MOLLE Locks, MOLLE Back ESEE... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Buck Pathfinder Fixed Blade Knife Review
13 Jan 2012 | 10:15 pmBuck Pathfinder 5" Blade Fixed Blade With Phenolic Handle Since the Buck Pathfinder only weighs 4.5 ounces, it's hard to argue that there's no need to take a full-sized knife with you on your... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more!
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Doubletough Outdoors
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Dueling Does
27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pmThis post originated at DoubletoughOutdoors.com, the home of what's tough in hunting and fishing. Steve of Victor, New York forwarded this trailcam photo from his hunting ground. The deer season is long over in New York and he was checking to see what big bucks may have made it through. Most bucks still had their headgear and one unimpressed doe actually came within ten yards while he was changing [...]Help support this blog by purchasing Trophy Score and Trophy Score Fishing for the iPhone/iPod/iPad on the iTunes App Store. The #1 app for scoring big game, sync your trophies to the only… -
Will Primos’ Massive Mississippi Buck
7 Dec 2011 | 9:57 amThis post originated at DoubletoughOutdoors.com, the home of what's tough in hunting and fishing. Primos pre-releases footage of a fantastic buck taken in Mississippi. Don’t think calls work? The Can and Buck Roar from Primos reel this big boy in.Help support this blog by purchasing Trophy Score and Trophy Score Fishing for the iPhone/iPod/iPad on the iTunes App Store. The #1 app for scoring big game, sync your trophies to the only worldwide no-minimum record book! Get them today: http://bit.ly/TSapps -
Fearless Fenton
27 Nov 2011 | 5:00 amThis post originated at DoubletoughOutdoors.com, the home of what's tough in hunting and fishing. Help support this blog by purchasing Trophy Score and Trophy Score Fishing for the iPhone/iPod/iPad on the iTunes App Store. The #1 app for scoring big game, sync your trophies to the only worldwide no-minimum record book! Get them today: http://bit.ly/TSapps -
Everyone Smile, Even You In The Back
22 Nov 2011 | 6:05 amThis post originated at DoubletoughOutdoors.com, the home of what's tough in hunting and fishing. Help support this blog by purchasing Trophy Score and Trophy Score Fishing for the iPhone/iPod/iPad on the iTunes App Store. The #1 app for scoring big game, sync your trophies to the only worldwide no-minimum record book! Get them today: http://bit.ly/TSapps -
Staring Contest
21 Oct 2011 | 6:00 amThis post originated at DoubletoughOutdoors.com, the home of what's tough in hunting and fishing. Photo taken two weeks ago near Boulder, Colorado.Help support this blog by purchasing Trophy Score and Trophy Score Fishing for the iPhone/iPod/iPad on the iTunes App Store. The #1 app for scoring big game, sync your trophies to the only worldwide no-minimum record book! Get them today: http://bit.ly/TSapps
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Northeast Hunting - New England's Premier Hunting & Firearms Blog
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Five Men Have Been Charged After Night Poaching in Vermont
27 Jan 2012 | 7:36 amFive men have been charged by the Vermont State Game Wardens in connection with the deer poaching spree that went on the afternoon/evening of Saturday, October 22nd through the morning of Sunday, October 23rd. A lengthy investigation was conducted, and meat from illegal deer was seized from three different residents that all reside in Bristol Village. There were also several deer hides, electric chainsaw, tools, three rifles, and the head of a 7 point buck that was confiscated. The three rifles used by the poachers were a 30-06, .22, and a 30-30. Late into Saturday night, the poachers shot 11… -
Interested in Learning How to Hunt Snowshoe Hare? You’re in Luck
23 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pmThere’s just something that gets the heart pumping when it comes to hunting snowshoe hare. Maybe it is the speed of the hunt, and the ability to hit a sometimes-blindingly-fast target, or maybe the bay of the beagles as they catch the scent–but there’s a bit of magic in the air when it comes to snowshoe hare hunting. But the key to hunting these speedy critters is more than just good shooting and a dog at your side, which is exactly why the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will be hosting a free workshop about snowshoe hare hunting come March 3. The event, which will… -
How to Select the Best Pocket Knife
20 Jan 2012 | 7:54 amThere is always a need for great, high quality knives. The need is usually for hunting or protection. In the past knives were made from flint or wood, but as times moved ahead so did the quality of knives. It was only natural for man to use metals to make the knives from since it is strong, durable and can be very sharp. Some of the metals are iron, bronze and copper. Currently steel is the most used material. This makes them useful and high in quality compared to the other materials. Those that are in the outdoors normally carry knives with them since they can come in handy in a number of… -
No Alcohol and No Hunting on Connecticut Sundays
11 Jan 2012 | 10:59 amThe new laws out there state that you can no longer hunt on Sundays, yes, this is true. No more hunting on Sunday and no purchasing alcohol. In the past, hunting on a Sunday was an offense that had to be paid for. The fine ranged between $7 to $25 if found guilty. Recently, there have been several bills proposed and brought to office to allow hunting to happen on Sundays, but unfortunately none of them have been passed as of yet. Of course, the bills that were proposed only allowed hunting on Sundays on private land with the land owner’s permission. Some of the bills even went on to state… -
Upcoming Event: ‘Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo’ in Connecticut
6 Jan 2012 | 9:14 amThe 15th annual Northeast Fishing and Hunting Expo is coming to Hartford, Connecticut on Friday, February 17 and runs through until Sunday, February 19, 2012. This means a whole outdoor show for the entire weekend. They will be setting up and running in the Connecticut Convention Center. This is located at 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford. They are open from 12 noon to 8 at night on Friday the 17th, 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday the 18th, and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday the 19th. Wondering what the show is going to feature? There are hundreds of booths that are going to be operating, that showcase some…
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Hunting Boots News
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Review: Lacrosse Waders
5 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pmSizing waders can get a little tricky and make buying a pair difficult, so when I had a chance to field test some LaCrosse waders, I was all over it. My dad and I sporting our new waders The first set of waders I tried were the LaCrosse Brush-Tuff Extreme ATS 1600G. Having never owned a set of waders, I was anxious to see if my guess for sizing was right. And it was … to an extent. I ordered the 12 King. The 12 refers to shoe size, and King refers to the overall chest size and inseam length. I stand 6’2”, and as you can tell from the picture above (I’m on the right), I haven’t… -
Wild Game Recipes for the Holidays
23 Dec 2011 | 1:13 pmThis year, when your family gathers around the table for a holiday feast, take the opportunity to create a meal that you not only slaved over the stove to make, but one that you also hunted yourself. Start a new tradition by using up some of that meat in your freezer and impress your guests with a home-cooked, self-harvested meal. Whether it’s a duck-inspired appetizer or a venison roast main course, serving up wild game guarantees a successful dinner. And not only are you offering up some tasty morsels, but serving meat that you provided gives you the chance to brag to everyone around… -
Have a Merry Camo Christmas!
7 Dec 2011 | 8:13 amEvery hunter loves a little camo in his or her life, and what better time to receive than Christmas? We put together a small collection of camouflaged products to help inspire you to find the perfect gift for the hunter in your life. See? Even Santa is getting in the spirit! Go forth, and spread the camo cheer. Oh, and don’t forget to use your coordinating wrapping paper! Give the gift of style Snuggie ($14.99) — What better way to unwind after a long day of hunting than in a camo-patterned Snuggie? Cozy and stylish! Ties ($34.00) — Camo while you work with this… -
Top Winter Hunting Boots
22 Nov 2011 | 4:37 pmEvery hunter knows that if your feet get cold or wet, it’s game over. With the cold weather finally upon us, now might be a good time to invest in some winter-friendly footwear. In super low temps, most hunters shoot for a boot with at least 1000 grams of insulation, though you’ll need to keep moving to activate the Thinsulate technology if your boot incorporates it. If you’re planning on staying put in a tree stand, opt for a higher number of insulation. Other factors to consider include waterproof features, cleat traction and lateral ankle support for trekking through wet or icy… -
The Deer Camp Chronicles
14 Nov 2011 | 11:49 amJoin HuntingBoots.com’s Dan Lamb as he opens the 2011 deer season, blogging straight from fields and treestands in Southeast Missouri. Day 1 Well, day one is over for the 2011 deer season. Our group took two deer–a 5-point buck and a doe. I went out to hunt on the conservation land here and felt like I walked into a pumpkin patch. All I could see was hunter orange everywhere, which wasn’t the most comforting feeling. Afterward, I hunted on our fields hoping another hunter might run one my way, but of course they didn’t get the memo. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day!
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A Man in the Woods
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A Democrat, A Republican and a Coyote Walk into a Bar...
6 Jan 2012 | 4:56 amThe tale found on the following link would be funny if it were not so true. Texas, California, and the Tale of the Coyote For the record, Gov. Perry used a .380 ACP and not a .45, although both would be fine coyote medicine. Equally hilarious is Ruger quickly released a "Coyote Special" version of this pistol used by Perry. And is engraved with "A True Texan" on the other side of the slide... +++ -
How to Tell the Difference Between a Wolf and a Coyote
31 Dec 2011 | 4:37 amIn the never ending quest to enlighten other hunters before questions arise, it might be useful to share a few tips on how to tell the difference between a wolf and a coyote. These sorts of things always include a few pictures and biological descriptions so here we go: http://fwp.mt.gov/wildthings/management/wolf/wolfCoyote.html In general, WOLVES are bigger, heavier bulkier animals with a broad head and rounded ears. An adult, male wolf can tip the scales around the150lb mark if he does not engage in an active lifestyle and his wife is a good cook. COYOTES are smaller, have a… -
When Organs Go Rogue
17 Dec 2011 | 3:33 amI'm falling apart. I understand now why some people have irrational fears of hospitals and doctors. They just might find something wrong with you. I was having minor lower back pain on my right side. Nothing too severe but it did not go away after several weeks. Shivering uncontrollable while not killing an elk in Colorado and helping load/unload bales of hay does NOT help this sort of thing BTW. My intense fear was it was due to 4-wheeler riding and other associated hunting activities. I secretly made plans to not tell my wife if this was the case and would… -
Who said hunters don't have a sense of humor?
3 Dec 2011 | 7:57 amI'm actually angry I did not think of this first. Received from a friend. -
My New Hero...
2 Dec 2011 | 5:30 amThe Man in the Woods has a new hero.... Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. This is a long video but well worth the time. (This is a rare quasi-political digression but well worth sharing.)
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North American Hunting Club
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Under Armour Scent Control … I Stink Not
27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amIt took me 3 days, but I finally wrestled UA’s Koby Fulks into submission and got him to spill all his secrets about Under Armour’s new scent control line, which features a dual technology that captures human odor and has an antimicrobial “secret” infused into every layer, from socks to hats. -
New: Righteous Rifles From SHOT Show
26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmYou all asked to see guns, guns and more new guns from SHOT Show 2012, so the "North American Hunter-TV" crew and I spent hours searching the show floor for the greatest new guns of the year. Let's start with rifles! -
New: FLEX Your Mossberg Shotgun
26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pmThere wasn’t a single firearms manufacturer that disappointed me at SHOT Show this year, but when asked what truly blew my mind, the Mossberg FLEX system falls first from my lips every time. It’s like Legos for carnivores. -
Minnesota DNR Prepares For Wolf Hunt
26 Jan 2012 | 10:57 amThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is setting a very conservative gray wolf harvest quota of 400 animals, scheduled to begin in late November 2012. -
Bill Miller's Farewell: 'See You Down The Trail'
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amThis “Hunting with Bill Miller” post is going to leave you shaking your head and thinking, Miller needs to see a shrink. He’s crazy! Though I’ve written and said, “I have the best job in the world,” more times than I can count, I’ve decided after nearly 28 years with North American Hunting Club it’s time to move on down the trail ... or at least around the next bend.
