Hunting

News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2

There weren't any turkey hunting experts around when Ray Eye first began turkey hunting. "I believe many hunters develop bad calling habits from listening to videos by the experts," Eye lamented. "…
News & Tips: Hunting Deer the Benoit Way
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Hunting Deer the Benoit Way

If you are an avid hunter of whitetails, then you have likely heard of the Benoit family of Vermont. They are unquestionably the "First Family" of deer hunting in America. Shane Benoit with one of…
News & Tips: National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention...
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention

Feb. 14-16, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the NWTF National Convention. Lots of folks had a tough time getting there because of the major snow storm back east.  This year, I was honored to emcee the…
News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1

Sometimes Eastern wild turkeys can be as hard to get as pulling hens' teeth. Renowned turkey hunter Ray Eye learned, through decades of turkey hunting, how to consistently kill wild turkeys under the…
News & Tips: Shed Hunting, Feeding Deer, Rare Piebald Deer Video & More!...
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Shed Hunting, Feeding Deer, Rare Piebald Deer Video & More!

In this episode: new whitetail research (00:44 -- 1:24), tell-tale signs to look for when there isn't enough food for the deer on your hunting property (1:46 -2:56), how to convert old logging decks…
News & Tips: Spring Wood Duck Box Maintenance Tips
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Wood Duck Nesting Box Spring Maintenance Tips

Especially in the southeastern states, the wood duck plays an important role as one of the top ducks in the hunter's bag. The federal limit per day per hunter for wood ducks was raised from two…
News & Tips: The Importance of Canting
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The Importance of Canting

Canting helps keep the upper bow limb out of the way so it won't obstruct your view of the target. It's not uncommon to hear people talk about a can-do attitude. But, in traditional archery, and…
News & Tips: Set Goals for Next Hunting Season
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Set Goals for Next Hunting Season

Life Coaches and other people who are far more knowledgeable about such things than I am will tell you that the best way to actually achieve something meaningful in your life is to set specific goals…
News & Tips: Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots
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Time to Test Soils, Fertilize Plots

This winter's brutal weather has made things hard for food plot aficionados. There are not too many projects you can do when the temperature is 12 degrees; the wind chill is below zero; and the…
Duck Nesting Box Instructions
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DIY Wood Duck Nest Boxes

Try This Do-it-Yourself Duck Nesting Box Project from Ducks Unlimited Graphic by Ducks UnlimtedThis is a great fun project for you and your kids that puts conservation in your hands. DU has created…
News & Tips: Western Treestand Tactics
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Western Treestand Tactics

During a recent conversation with a friend, the subject of western big game came up. I was told by my whitetail-obsessed buddy that he had no desire to hunt any further west than Iowa. I was in a bit…
News & Tips: Mountain Bike for Turkeys
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Mountain Bike for Turkeys

Spring turkey hunting often involves hiking many miles, particularly if the gobblers do not cooperate. Or, if running and gunning is your style, the necessary mile can eat up a lot of shoe leather.…