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Killer Thermal Scope: Full Review of the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50

Killer Thermal Scope: Full Review of the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50

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After running the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 for around 6 months through many nights out in the field, I will share some of the features and my experiences with this optic. animals, thermal is king.

Burris Thermal Scope Plus a (Not) Boring Rifle = A Great Night Hog Hunting Rig

Burris Thermal Scope Plus a (Not) Boring Rifle = A Great Night Hog Hunting Rig

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I dropped down onto the other side of the ranch gate and onto the saturated soil. I was hunting private property south of Longview, Texas, in early April 2021, and it had been raining much of the last 24 hours. It had been raining pretty steady for the last three days of my time here in East Texas, which made the fields and pastures even more inviting to the feral hogs that so love to root up the ground.

Handgunning Hogs: 357’s & 41’s

Handgunning Hogs: 357’s & 41’s

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This is going to be a 3 part article of calibers suitable for handgun hunting feral hogs and we will deal with those calibers that are typically used in revolvers.  I will attempt to cover each group of calibers sufficiently and provide some good examples and information.

Wader Leaks & How to Repair Them

Wader Leaks & How to Repair Them

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I recently discussed waders and the many options available for purchasing the right wader.  Once you have a new pair reality sets in that all waders will leak sooner or later.  Aside from warranty to make the repairs, often you are forced to make the repairs yourself after the warranty has expired or to prepare immediately for another hunt.  This is how to make the best effort at repairing those waders. 

Field Test: Stone Glacier Sky 5900 w/XCurve Frame

Field Test: Stone Glacier Sky 5900 w/XCurve Frame

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I’m a bit of a backpack fanatic and I’ve tested piles of them over the years. One of the things I’ve learned is there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each adventure — from the whitetail woods of the Midwest to the elk-rich Rockies — requires a particular pack.

Wyoming Handgun Antelope

Wyoming Handgun Antelope

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Handgun hunting tends to make every animal a memorable trophy. Although I personally prefer to take my handgun game at more sedate or reasonable distances. Knowing that the XP is capable of making solid hits on game at rifle distances allows me to carry it as a backup for those rare instances where getting closer isn’t possible.

Know Your Duck Calls - How to Clean, Repair, & Rebuild

Know Your Duck Calls – How to Clean, Repair, & Rebuild

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If you are like me you tend to buy calls, use them, like them, hate them and move on to the next one.  Calls take a ton of abuse and often we pay little or no attention to taking care of them both for maintenance and for adjustments.  I sat down with a good friend and someone that calls as well as anyone I know, to discuss the call components and how anyone can disassemble, adjust, and rebuild just about any call with a few spare parts.

Tag A Pressured Public-Land Longbeard with Archery Tackle

Tag A Pressured Public-Land Longbeard with Archery Tackle

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When I show up to a public-land hunt area, even if the location seems to be void of other hunters, I treat the dirt and the birds on it like they’ve been hounded to death. I’ve used what I learned to harvest pressured public-land birds with my stick-and-string. Here’s what you need to know.

Michigan Rabbit Hunter's Dog Bit by Wolf

Michigan Rabbit Hunter’s Dog Bit by Wolf

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, is reporting an incident where a wolf belonging to a known wolf pack attacked a dog in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Mississippi Law OKs Air Bows – But They Were Legal Anyway

Mississippi Law OKs Air Bows – But They Were Legal Anyway

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Mississippi legislators passed a hunting bill that officially allows hunters to use air rifles and air bows for select game, during specific seasons on private land.