A wide racked, deep-forked mule deer buck climbed the face of a far ridge, almost to the top and gone. My friend, an expert shot with any kind of weapon, lay prone behind his rifle, scope trained on the buck as it climbed. “Range?” The word was terse and unembellished with superfluous verbiage.
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California Bear Hunting Down, Population Bigger than Ever
Published: January 8, 2019 { 2 comments }The black bear population in California is healthy and strong, but bear hunting numbers are down six years in a row following new hunting regulations.
Simple Gourmet: Venison with Pear Sauce
Published: January 8, 2019 { 1 comment }You know what I hate? Recipes that call for special ingredients that I’m not likely to have on-hand. I don’t always have the opportunity to plan a meal and buy all the stuff ahead of time. Sometimes I just need to defrost a piece of meat and get it done for dinner right now. This recipe is perfect because it’s made of things you probably have in the cupboard, and it’s delicious and approachable even for people who don’t like “game meat.”
Late Season Ringnecks
Published: January 8, 2019 { 2 comments }As the New Year rings in every Dec 31, most hunters believe that they will have to wait until September to get the opportunity to chase fur and feathers again, as most of the big game seasons have closed and for the most part the only season open is waterfowl. Although waterfowl hunting is a great pursuit, the barriers to entry can be steep with the cost of decoys and equipment. But luckily for most Americans, there is a large game bird that offers quite the challenge, the ringneck pheasant.
Gear Pours in for Disabled Arkansas 8-Year-Old Whose Hunting Equipment was Stolen
Published: January 7, 2019 { 0 comments }The thieves pried open the door of the specialized deer blind his grandfather had built for him and took everything, including the chair he needs to overcome his disability, local media reported at the time.
Bows-in-Schools Program Turns Kids into Outdoors Enthusiasts, Hunters
Published: January 5, 2019 { 0 comments }The NASP teaches archery to kids grades 4-12. Last year the NASP conducted a survey and found that 1 in 3 participants go on to try hunting and fishing.
Michigan Votes to Cut Back on Deer Sterilization in Favor of Hunting
Published: January 5, 2019 { 2 comments }The Michigan state legislature voted last month to suspend the issuance of new permits for deer sterilization, a controversial method adopted by the city of Ann Arbor to control its growing urban deer population.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Needs Your Feedback to Schedule Big Game Hunting Seasons for 2020-2024
Published: January 3, 2019 { 0 comments }“It’s important to get public input and hear ideas from hunters and the communities that have an interest in our hunting seasons,” says Andy Holland, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Manager.
Rifle Dynamics Unveiling New NATO AK in 5.56
Published: December 31, 2018 { 7 comments }The NATO AK comes with the full suite of Rifle Dynamics upgrades. In a partnership with K-Var, they start with some of the best and make them better.
Ducks & Geese: The Perfect Storm of 1955
Published: December 5, 2018 { 0 comments }I thought readers might like to hear about one heck of a migration that occurred in 1955 and really given the weather we are seeing now, could occur again. Snow in Alberta, North Dakota and South Dakota, falling temperatures, huge fronts and all the pieces needed to move ducks in 2018.









