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Mule Deer Hunting | Tips for Tagging a Mule

The 2016-17 fall hunting season is here!  There is no more waiting, no more “hunting season is just around the corner” talk.  Fall is upon us and it is time to get serious about punching some tags and achieving your season’s dreams and goals. If these might entail mule deer hunting, you have come to the right place. “Badlands Mule …

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Big Game Hunting In Alaska | Plan Your Alaskan Hunting Trip

Alaska is often referred to as one of the last frontiers in the world.  It’s barren and harsh landscape make it not only tough to hunt but tough to survive as well.  Alaska is home to an amazing wealth of natural resources and wildlife, many of which provide an excellent opportunity for both anglers and hunters alike.  From salmon to …

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Elk Calls and Elk Calling 101

August is nearly over, and in just a few short weeks it will be time to hit the field or slopes to kick of the 2016-17 hunting season.  This fall, many hunters will pack up their gear, pull up their OnXMAPs and head to the high country with the hopes of encountering and harvesting a mature bull elk. With a …

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Hunting Optics | Buying The Right Optics For Big Game Hunting

The western landscape is often regarded as a sportsmen paradise.  From the highest mountain ranges to the vast expanses of prairie and range land, the west holds a wide range of opportunity for those who are willing to give it a try.  Although the opportunities are many, hunting in the high country of the west can be very similar and …

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DIY Antelope Hunting Tips

Speed goats, devil deer, the names go on and on.  No matter what you call them, pronghorn antelope are a truly magnificent animal that offer an amazing opportunity for a pure hunting adventure.  Many cannot think about the western shortgrass prairies and sage country of the Front Range without thinking about the iconic pronghorn antelope.  Pronghorn antelope are very wary, …

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DIY Elk Hunting | The Do-It-Yourself Elk Hunting Guide

While every hunter has a constant drive and a strong desire to go elk hunting, few actually hit the slopes with a tag in hand. Time, prior commitments, money, kids…there is a lot that can get in the way of elk hunting ambitions. Why is this such a reoccurring problem for hunters? It’s with the mindset of what the elk …

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Elk Scouting Tips | Scouting For a DIY Elk Hunt

Fall is fast approaching and soon it will be time to put away your shorts and pick up the Hoyt or Browning in preparation for bugling bull elk.  Hunting and scouting for elk is exciting and challenging, however the challenge and excitement compounds when you add in the words “Do-It-Yourself”.  This fall many elk hunters will plan a DIY elk …

TV Fans Asked to Build the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Vehicle

(Chicago, IL) – – What would you do, if someone asked your advice on how to create the ultimate outdoor family adventure vehicle? What would the interior look like? How big would the tires be? What about storage space, exterior color, or off-road lighting? That was exactly the challenge that was proposed to TV host and adventure hunter, Willi Schmidt …

Mule Deer Hunting Tips and Tactics

Tips for Cold Weather Mule Deer Hunting

No doubt about it, late season deer hunting is in full swing across the Country.  As the temperatures cool down, the hunting can certainly begin to heat up.  The fact is that hunting in cold weather can provide a hunter with opportunities to not only locate a lot of game, but the cold weather often requires those big, mature mule …