Some officials and conservation groups are looking for ways to restrict or end deer farming in Minnesota to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease among wild deer populations.
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400 Yard Muzzleloader! Taking Long Shots With Bergara and CVA: New Rifles!
Updated: July 12, 2021On 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
Updated: July 12, 2021An 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
Updated: July 12, 2021How 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
Updated: July 12, 2021The 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
Updated: March 31, 2024Strasser 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.
Watch: National Deer Association’s Free ‘Beer & Deer’ Webinar
Updated: July 12, 2021Supporters can tune in today, July 12, at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode: Enhanced Scouting – Scouting your Hunting Property Fast and Effectively. Latecomers can watch prior episodes on Youtube.
Cyclist Killed in Grizzly Bear Attack
Updated: July 12, 2021One person was killed in a grizzly bear attack near Ovando, Montana, east of Missoula. Authorities say the person was traveling with a larger group of cyclists, and was camping for the night.
Utah: Bans Baiting Large Game Animals, Won’t Sell Licenses to Those Behind in Child Support
Updated: July 12, 2021The Utah state legislature joined other western states this year by passing a law that heavily regulates baiting large game animals for hunting purposes.
West Virginian Kids Are Getting Discounted Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Updated: July 12, 2021West Virginian kids can now get lifetime hunting and fishing permits at a new, lower price, thanks to a new bill passed earlier this year.