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400 Yard Muzzleloader! Taking Long Shots With Bergara and CVA: New Rifles!

400 Yard Muzzleloader! Taking Long Shots With Bergara and CVA: New Rifles!

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On April 29, 2021, Bergara and CVA sponsored The Long Shot Tour, held at the Fossil Pointe Shooting Grounds, outside Decatur, Texas. These two gun makers had some new and newer firearms to show off and invited a dozen writers and editors to try out several Bergara bolt action rifles and a pair of CVA muzzleloaders, plus a CVA bolt action. I was one of those writers.

Setting Up A New Bow: December Archery Deer Hunt in Idaho Part 1 of 3

Setting Up A New Bow: December Archery Deer Hunt in Idaho Part 1 of 3

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An avid rifle hunter switches teams, flinging arrows in the late season. Read about his steep learning curve and follow him on this adventure!

Meals for the Extended Stay Hunt

Meals for the Extended Stay Hunt

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How you fuel your body on a mountain hunt can make a tremendous difference in your physical and mental experience. Packing the right food for an extended stay backpack hunt is extremely important to ensure adequate repair, recovery, and necessary energy for the body.

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

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The new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope is, according to the author, the best VX-3 scope made to date, offering better resolution, clarity, and contrast in a light, rugged and affordable package.

The Super Smooth Strasser RS 14 Evolution in 6.5 PRC

The Super Smooth Strasser RS 14 Evolution in 6.5 PRC

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Strasser rifles are made in Austria, a country known for high-quality firearms, and the RS14 Evolution certainly fits that bill. I’m not sure what the company meant by the “RS” designation but after evaluating the Evolution I think it should stand for “Really Smooth,” “Remarkably Slick,” or something along those lines.

Utah: Bans Baiting Large Game Animals, Won't Sell Licenses to Those Behind in Child Support

Utah: Bans Baiting Large Game Animals, Won’t Sell Licenses to Those Behind in Child Support

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The Utah state legislature joined other western states this year by passing a law that heavily regulates baiting large game animals for hunting purposes.

Snipe Hunting is No Joke!

Snipe Hunting is No Joke!

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It just so happens that the same wetlands that are frequented by ducks are also inhabited by another small, but fun water-bound species, the Snipe.

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Review

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Review

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The author watching a ten year old Dall sheep before season opens, utilizing the lightweight warmth of the Grumman Down Jacket. Mountain hunting isn’t for everyone. I’ve found the pendulum of morale and adventure are far more prone to swinging in great degrees with a pack on your back many miles from home. Being invested [...]

Whitetails: If You Build It, They Will Come...

Whitetails: If You Build It, They Will Come…

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A few seasons back, my buddy Terron introduced me to the idea of creating my own rubbing post complete with a licking branch. It forever changed the way I hunt.

New Hunters - Advice for Jump Starting Someone Into Hunting

New Hunters – Advice for Jump Starting Someone Into Hunting

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Many potential new hunters are becoming interested in hunting due to the food aspect, and as hunter numbers continue to decline it is more important than ever to help new hunters get into the field and enjoy the traditions that we love.