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There is a often-referred to acronym that successful mule deer hunters know - FERAL. It should serve as a reminder of the key parts of a muley you’re likely to spot when searching for that big buck. Let’s face it, odds are you’re not going to find a trophy buck just standing in the middle [...]

Though hunters tend to think bigger is better - when it comes to scopes, this isn’t always the case. Choosing a scope with the right magnification is key to making the best possible shot. Plenty of veteran hunters out there will tell you that choosing a good variable scope with a low end that’s truly [...]

Because geese are among nature’s best-insulated inhabitants, it’s important to do all you can to cool your goose as quickly as possible to preserve the meat. So, start by using your sharpened field knife and make an incision below the breastbone, then carefully pull out the innards. Feel free to save the heart, gizzard and [...]

The one accessory all turkey hunters need is a good vest. Think of it as the biggest multi-tool you’ll ever own, a portable filing-cabinet or wearable luggage - in any case, ensuring you put the right accessories in the vest is one of the keys to successful turkey hunting.
First, choose the right vest. You’ll need [...]

The first question many novice turkey hunters ask is: do I pluck it or should I skin it? The answer depends on what you plan to do with the meat. If you want to fry or grill individual pieces of the bird, skinning is the way to go; whereas, if you plan to cook the [...]

In today’s gadget culture, it is easy to loose sight of basic skills all outdoors enthusiasts should possess before venturing into the wilderness for a hunt. One of the most important vanishing skills is the simple act of using a compass and a map to navigate.
Plenty of folks will tell you a good GPS is [...]

Plenty of hunters succeed each season and get home to find the meat they’ve harvested in the field is no good. There are plenty of reasons for this, ranging from high temperatures to contamination. And, for every reason your meat is ruined, there’s a way the spoilage could’ve been prevented.
Cool your kill - in warm [...]

If you plan to succeed, you’re a step ahead of the other hunters any day. Part of a successful hunter’s plan should include the basics of field dressing, as well as a hunt kit that includes the tools you’ll need in the event of success.
First, pack a good hunting knife. Whether you choose a fixed [...]

During the deer hunting seasons nationwide, it is normal to hear of states struggling to get harvest numbers where they want to due mainly to bad weather. But Michigan is scratching their heads at the moment trying to figure out where all the deer hunters went.There are no official reports out yet but the Michigan [...]

The biggest danger to people stranded in the wilderness is not hunger or thirst, but cold. Hypothermia, which occurs when body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, kills more travelers outdoors than anything else. A human being can live six to eight weeks without food, but cold kills fast.
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