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20-Year-Old Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge for Duck Hunting Accident
Maggie Hudlow
On January 20, Gaige Zook and Jackson Harbor went out for a duck hunt on the Platte River near Torrington, Wyoming. They took along Maurizio Justiniano, an unlicensed hunter who wanted to learn more about waterfowling. Tragically, Justiniano will never get the chance to take Hunter’s Ed or shoot a...
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Is It Time To Ditch Your Treestand?
Aaron Hepler
My world in bowhunting began from a humble ground-swatting position. It wasn't until I turned fourteen that my dad gave me a clunky climbing stand, the kind that's built to last. This was a game-changer. I was experiencing deer hunting from an elevated position, and that perspective increased my...
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Stop Believing You Live in a Mature Buck Black Hole
Tony J. Peterson
Humans have a problem with defaulting to certain beliefs that allow us to give up and not try. Currently, a lot of these have to do with finances. If you believe that you’ll be living that renter life forever because home prices will always outpace your paycheck, you might prove yourself right. The...
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What Is Going on with Colorado (Animal) Moms?
Jordan Sillars
Grizzly moms get most of the attention for defending their young, but ungulates can be just as "momma bear" as any bear in the woods. Case in point: Colorado. In what Centennial State officials are calling an “unprecedented” string of incidents in the last two weeks, female elk and deer have...
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This recipe is for those who appreciate the salty-sweet contrast of Hawaiian pizza. Similarly, pineapple and sticky teriyaki sauce offer a tasty contrast to these rich and savory burgers made with waterfowl breast and bacon. If you’d like, you can also add some cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella.
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Update: Social Media Brag Incriminates Bait Pile Poacher in Washington
Megan Plete Postol
Update: On June 7, 2024, a judge sentenced Jason Smith to 80 hours of community service and fined him $8,000, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). In total, Smith was convicted of illegally killing four elk, four black bears, and five black-tailed deer in Western...
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The Best Deer Hunting Rifle at Every Price Point
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What makes a good deer hunting rifle? On one hand, the answer to this question is simple: the best deer hunting rifle is the rifle you already own. On the other hand, if you're a new hunter or aren't happy with your current setup, the volume of options can be overwhelming. If almost any rifle can be...
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California Confirms First Documented Fatal Black Bear Attack
Megan Plete Postol
A body found in a home in November 2023 has recently led to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirming the state’s first-ever documented fatal black bear attack. It was initially believed that the black bear was feeding on the victim’s remains in her home; however, an autopsy...
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Last deer season, I saddled up for the first sit of the season. That morning was unseasonably cool. I was riding the high of opening day and felt zero fatigue, despite my 2:30 alarm. I settled in long before sunrise, anticipating a quick, successful hunt on my family’s property. But, as light broke...
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Camping can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a weekend-long suffer fest. If you don’t believe that, you’re either glamping or haven’t spent enough time in tents. The potential for a major suffer fest only grows when you add some youngsters to the mix because if there is one thing children don’t...
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Charging Grizzly Killed by Handgun-Wielding Shed Hunter
Jordan Sillars
A shed hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear last month as the 300-pound bruin charged him in western Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) reports that the incident occurred on private land northwest of the town of Wolf Creek. The shed hunter, who has not been identified, was walking...
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Should the Feds Manage Deer in the US?
Patrick Durkin
Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison think the federal government should lead the nation’s efforts on managing deer and elk. Why? They think hunters and state wildlife agencies aren’t controlling the herds’ impacts on society, other wildlife, and forest...
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Two American Hunters Facing Prison Time in Turks and Caicos for Ammo in Luggage
Jordan Sillars
Ryan Watson and Bryan Hagerich didn’t know each other before they got arrested and jailed in Turks and Caicos earlier this year, but now they’re making plans to go elk hunting together as soon as they return to the United States. Unfortunately, that first step–returning to the U.S.–feels like a...
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