Hunting

News & Tips: Preparing Horses for an Elk Hunt
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Preparing Horses for an Elk Hunt

Planning and executing an elk hunt out West is a major undertaking. Planning and initial preparations must begin a year or more in advance. Hunters with poor preparations wind up with the same…
News & Tips: Bow Hunting Big Bucks: The Hunt for the Split Brow Buck...
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Bow Hunting Big Bucks: The Hunt for the Split Brow Buck

This week we share the story of a Hit List buck that Grant has targeted for many years, Split Brow.  He's one the oldest,  most reclusive and elusive bucks on the property.  Even with all the hours…
News & Tips: A Good, Sharp Broadhead
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A Good, Sharp Broadhead

A razor-sharp, well-designed broadhead is arguably the most important component in any bowhunting set up. One that is scary sharp will kill deer, even out of the lightest bow, all day long. In fact,…
News & Tips: Hard Lessons on Gun Safety
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Hard Lessons on Gun Safety

Looking into the barrel of a loaded shotgun is as horrifying as gazing into the maw of a rabid dog. Looking into the barrel of a loaded shotgun held by your son is more horrifying still.         Had…
News & Tips: Bowhunting Backpacks & Hunting Gear Accessories...
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Bowhunting Backpacks & Hunting Gear Accessories

There's nothing worse then climbing 20 feet up a tree, anticipating a long vigil next to a well-traveled funnel, than to suddenly realize you've forgotten your camo gloves, headnet, bow holder, or…
News & Tips: Handgunning for Bushytails: How to Hunt Squirrels With a Pistol...
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Handgunning for Bushytails: How to Hunt Squirrels With a Pistol

In our modern world, it is not easy being a squirrel hunter. Hunters pursuing monster whitetail bucks with incredible racks, bugling elk and gobbling wild turkeys cast scornful looks at those of us…
News & Tips: Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control - Part 1...
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Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control - Part 1

A hunter can never be 100 percent scent free but a variety of items can help you conceal it as much as possible. As another hunting season is upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to look at…
News & Tips: Submitted Recipes: Venison Jerky
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Submitted Recipes: Venison Jerky

If you have a favorite jerky recipe you'd like to share on Bass Pro 1Source, email it to community@basspro.com. Photos are also welcome! photo by Arlin Crane, Allrecipes Whitetail Deer Jerky Posted…
News & Tips: Mule Deer Dreams
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Mule Deer Dreams

The author bagged a mule deer with a new-model Winchester Model 70 rifle. The shot was made at very close range thanks to scouting and successful stalking. For many hunters, pursuing and killing a…
Pack of hunting beagles sniffing a dead rabbit
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Rabbits & Beagles: Tips From an Expert Hunter

Some things fit together so perfectly that when one of the components is missing, the whole thing seems out of kilter. Rabbits and beagles are one such pairing. Compared to this combination, setters…
News & Tips: Hunt Fresh Timber Cuts for Big Bucks
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Hunt Fresh Timber Cuts for Big Bucks

If you've ever thought of having some timber cut on your hunting property, you probably worried whether it would drive out the deer. I know that's the fear I had when I had some of my woods…
Squirrel photo by Denver Bryan,Images on the Wildside...
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5 Easy Squirrel Recipes

If you have a favorite squirrel recipe you'd like to share on Bass Pro 1Source, email it to community@basspro.com. Photos are also welcome! TIP: Fried Squirrel and Sawmill Gravey Buttermilk Fried…