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When Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?
The second rut, a hard winter, and even buck age can affect how early or late buck's drop their antlers. Here's how to know when to look for
Don McDowell
Feb 24, 20234 min read
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Technology and Fair Chase - AZGFD
Unmanned aerial vehicles — drones — are aircraft and subject to the same rules as other aircraft, meaning they cannot be used to assist...
Don McDowell
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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The Right Way to Sight In Your Hunting Rifle
Before you bring your rifle into the field, bring it to the range and make sure it’s dead on.
Woody
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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Top Five Ways to Stay Warm This Hunting Season
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2022) – Don’t get caught in the cold this hunting season. Increase your time in the field with a few expert tips...
Don McDowell
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Common Shotgunning Myths, Explained
Steel shot patterns poorly through a Full choke. The idea that steel shot patterns poorly and even shoots “blown” patterns through a Full...
Woody
Oct 12, 20225 min read
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Feral Hog Hunting gets a Thumbs Up in California
The bill is aimed at knocking back the feral pig problem—but some Golden State hunters aren't happy about it The California Department of...
Woody
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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Hunters Should Report Harvest Anomalies
When in doubt, let Game & Fish Check it Out Nature isn’t perfect. If a hunter spends enough time in the field, there’s a chance he or...
doug56092
Sep 25, 20221 min read
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What You Should Know When Spring Black Bear Hunting in Idaho
Idaho provides hunters the opportunity to hunt black bears during the spring so you don’t have to wait until fall to start big game...
Woody
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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The 10 Best Hunting States in America
You love to hunt and are ready to move. But where? This subjective dream list may help. This ranking is based on the variety and...
Woody
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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8 Foolproof Ways to Pull Ducks and Geese in Closer
There is no surer way to bag more ducks and geese than to get them closer to your gun. Sure, you might reach out and drop the occasional...
Woody
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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What Hunters Should Know About Utah’s 2021 Waterfowl Hunts
If you are planning to hunt ducks, geese or swans this fall, here is more about what you should expect and when the various seasons...
Woody
Sep 23, 20215 min read
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The 5 Phases of Elk Hunting
Randy breaks down the 5 phases of elk hunting with easy to understand explanations As Randy Newberg, Hunter, explains in his video’s, to...
Woody
Aug 30, 20211 min read
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Handling the Handgun: The Basics for the Beginner
It is an established pattern. Every year, a new group of shooters comes along with an interest in firearms. Sometimes, the interest may...
Woody
Jul 19, 20213 min read
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SCI Prevails in Lead Ammunition Case: State Regulations Upheld
Tucson, AZ – Safari Club International (SCI) has successfully defended a lawsuit brought by anti-hunting groups attempting to ban lead...
Woody
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Be Aware of the Spike in Ammo Scammers
GoWild is issuing a strong warning to firearms consumers: Scammers are aiming for your ammo purchases. GoWild’s security team has flagged...
Woody
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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The Nine Eastern Elk States
The nine states east of the Mississippi River, or bordering it, that have elk. Each state has restored enough elk to host an annual hunt....
Don McDowell
Mar 29, 20215 min read
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Wild Population of Mexican Wolves Grows for Fifth Consecutive Year
The wild population of Mexican wolves in the United States saw its fifth consecutive year of growth in 2020. According to the recent...
Woody
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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Wildlife Conservation Funding Benefits from the Surge in Gun and Ammo Sales
New gun owners have turbo-charged the firearms industry while generating extra money for wildlife habitat and hunter recruitment. We’re...
Don McDowell
Mar 7, 20215 min read
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Where Has All The Ammo Gone?
Ammunition exists in the way the Star of India, Lamborghinis and homesteads on the French Riviera A nearby police supply house stopped...
Woody
Mar 2, 20213 min read
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Wisconsin Wolf Season Ends Early; Harvest Met in Three Days
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened a wolf season Monday that was supposed to run through Sunday. They announced...
Don McDowell
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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