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Baiting Deer 101: When, Why, and How

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If we want to get right down to it, the truth is that baiting is any form of purposefully placed food designed to draw in animals. That means a feeder full of corn, a salt lick, a pile of apples, and a carefully planted food plot could all be considered baiting.

POF Base AR 15 (10)

This Season, More Hunters Than Ever to Use AR-Platform Rifles for Hunting

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“The growing use of ARs for hunting is on the rise, which does not surprise me,” said OSCF executive director Jim Curcuruto.

A whitetail deer in he field.

Deer Behaviors Explained!

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The world of whitetails is as fascinating as it is complex, with every behavior giving us a glimpse into their survival skills and social lives.

Changes to Michigan's deer laws to increase hunter participation.

Michigan Extends Deer Season, Updates Rules to Boost Participation

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With Michigan’s firearm deer season opener just around the corner on November 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has introduced new rules to increase hunter participation.

The Last Stand Coyote Hunting Class.

Master Coyote Hunting with Geoff Nemnich’s Last Stand Class

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The Last Stand Coyote Class with Geoff Nemnich is your new go-to spot for all things coyote hunting.

SIG ECHO SV50-LRF Review

SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF : A Game-Changer in Thermal Optics

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Today, I’m diving into the SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF, a thermal sight that’s not just impressive for its features, but for its lifetime warranty – something unheard of in the thermal industry. From its crisp 640 sensor and built-in laser rangefinder to the seamless integration with SIG’s BDX app, this optic is built for [...]

Simple Gourmet: Sweet & Sour Mountain Lion

Latest Endorsement of Colorado Ballot Initiative a Dead Giveaway – It’s Not About Science

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In November, Colorado voters won’t just be casting ballots for president and other state and federal elected officials. They’ll also decide whether to institute policies through ballot box biology that place unscientific restrictions on hunting and wildlife management instead of allowing conservationists and state wildlife officials to make the best, science-based management decisions regarding Colorado’s predators.

Becoming a deer hunting mentor.

NDA: Become a Better Hunting Mentor

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Mentoring is more than just teaching someone how to hunt—it’s about giving them a positive, memorable experience.

Young Minnesota Hunter Saves Dad from Bear Attack

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A grateful father credits his son with saving his life that day. “Owen was a hero.” What made him a hero? He acted quickly and shot a large black bear when it attacked his father on a hunting trip. 

3 My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single Shot Rifle

My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single Shot Rifle

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My son is currently 5. He is already begging to go.  I will take him to help me, “look for the deers, Dad!” this fall. He won’t be of legal age here to shoot one yet, but it’s not far away.