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Environmentalists Sue Over Trump Rule that Expanded Hunting and Fishing

Environmentalists Sue Over Trump Rule that Expanded Hunting and Fishing

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An environmentalist group launched a lawsuit this week against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for what they say was a failure to properly consider the risk of a Trump-era rule that opened 2.3 million acres of public land to hunting and fishing.

WATCH: Pennsylvania Hunter’s Buck Gets Eaten by Four Black Bears

WATCH: Pennsylvania Hunter’s Buck Gets Eaten by Four Black Bears

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A first-time hunter in Pennsylvania got to see more wildlife than she was expecting after four black bears descended on her recently downed buck and started eating it.

Going Green - Acebeam L17 Hunting Flashlight

Going Green – Acebeam L17 Hunting Flashlight

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Gearing up for a successful nighttime hunt doesn’t have to be expensive. A powerful flashlight paired with your existing optic can be used effectively out to 200 hundred yards or more for under $110. However, white LEDs aren’t ideal for predator/varmint hunting.

Take the Shot? The Author Gets a Surprise Shot at a Big Mule Deer. Full of Adrenaline, His Hands (and everything else) are Shaking. Should he Take the Shot?

Take the Shot? The Author Gets a Surprise Shot at a Big Mule Deer. Full of Adrenaline, His Hands (and everything else) are Shaking. Should he Take the Shot?

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The author gets a surprise opportunity at a big mule deer. Full of adrenaline, his hands (and everything else) are shaking. The deer is close. Should he take the shot?

Preparing a Youth for Their First Hunt

Preparing a Youth for Their First Hunt

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I work with youth and competitive sport shooting and often get the opportunity to hunt with them during the waterfowl season. In my state, we have a youth waterfowl opener that is a week ahead of the annual opening day. My good friend Scott offered that he had a young hunter, so we began to prepare for that first hunt. 

Simple Gourmet: Bear Ham Soup

Simple Gourmet: Bear Ham Soup

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It’s Fall, and there’s nothing like hot soup on a cold afternoon. If you made a ham from your Spring bear, or from any other critter you’ve brought home, this is a great way to use up the leftovers. Even leftovers from Sunday dinner with your pork-eating in-laws will work well.

CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Price

CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Price

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CZ’s goal with the Eclipse was to distill the 557 down to its basics while retaining the same good barreled action in a package with a more affordable price tag. After putting an Eclipse chambered in 308 Win. through its paces, I would say that CZ has succeeded admirably.

Straight Pull Safari with the Strasser RS14 Evolution

Straight Pull Safari with the Strasser RS14 Evolution

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When you’re traveling halfway around the world for the hunt of a lifetime, you need to consider exactly what rifle to choose, especially when you are planning to hunt a variety of game.   I own several rifles in my personal collection, unfortunately, most are not ideal for African plains game

Kansas Bowhunter Expected to Make the Record Books with Huge Buck

Kansas Bowhunter Expected to Make the Record Books with Huge Buck

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Kansas bowhunter Marc Sommers took a stud weighing more than 200 pounds, with a green score of 245 inches this year, a cull that will likely go into the Boone and Crockett record books.

Shooting Holes in the Sky – Choke Tubes

Shooting Holes in the Sky – Choke Tubes

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practice of patterning a shotgun.  This article provides some great advice for every shotgun enthusiast that wants to be a good competitive shooter.