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The Utah Wildlife Board decided this week to postpone its vote on a partial trail camera ban just one day after it began accepting public comments.

Anti-hunting activists in Oregon and Florida are hoping to implement their radical agenda via the ballot initiative process rather than through their state legislatures.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is dropping a 2020 policy requiring Federal Duck Stamps to include hunting themes in their designs going forward.

AllTerra Arms is a semi-custom rifle manufacturer in my home state of Idaho that used to be known as “Axial Precision.” These guys produce some top-tier hunting rifles with 1/2 and even 1/4 MOA guarantees, and I finally got my hands on one. The Mountain Shadow Steel is one of their steel barreled options, and it happens to be the model that I’m testing.

That’s right. Hunters go can green and not just wear green by hunting hogs.

My eye caught movement directly in front of me about 20 yards into the brush and my hand dropped to the grip of my pistol as my brain registered what my eyes were seeing. A chocolate color phased black bear, gaining speed straight towards me.

“We were all in shock. He was also missing part of his tail. I know 13-2 is huge, but at one time he was bigger than that,” said Ty Powell.

Recently at a Midwest waterfowl show, I saw the new Lucky Duck 4 Slot Motion Backpack and I was amazed at the attention it drew.  Hardly a single person walked by without handling, exploring, commenting, and eventually buying one of three versions. 

Whether you are a new elk hunter, or you have been elk hunting for years, there is a lot that goes into being effective at calling elk. With so many different calls on the market, it can be a daunting task trying to select an elk call because each one has its own unique design features that create a unique spectrum of sounds and fit within your mouth.