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  • First Season: Young Hunter’s Milestone Marks New Chapter in NY Early Archery Season – Legal Crossbows

    November 4, 2025
    Dave Barus
    First Season: Young Hunter’s Milestone Marks New Chapter in NY Early Archery Season - Legal Crossbows
    First-time youth hunters (12-13 years old) in NY must wear blaze orange clothing for safety.  Woods Barmore, a 12-year-old first-time hunter, scored a doe and a mature 8-point buck with a crossbow near his home in Gerry, NY.  Father and son processed the deer together, adding 75 pounds of wholesome family ...
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  • Whitetails Unlimited – Our Story

    November 4, 2025
    Megan Richard
    Whitetails Unlimited – Our Story
    We support the timeless tradition of deer hunting. We support hunter rights and the Second Amendment. Our cooperative projects for education with other conservation organizations is part of our fund-raising mission. By Megan Richard  Communications Director – Editor, Whitetails Unlimited Magazine Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization that has ...
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  • When Cold Front Crappie Won’t Bite – Check the Big River Tailraces

    October 31, 2025
    David Ranier
    Lake Wheeler, Wilson and Pickwick, 0ffer the availability of fishing the tailraces – many species hold there. We caught catfish (blue, channel and flathead), bass (smallmouth, largemouth, spotted and white) and enough drum to fill a roadside trash can. Lodging available at Joe Wheeler State Park, which sits on the banks of ...
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  • Pickup Trucks and Old Dirt Roads

    October 12, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Pickup Trucks and Old Dirt Roads
    Paul Harvey once said on his radio show, “What is wrong with our society today is that too many dirt roads have been paved.“ On an old dirt road, you can lsten to the birds sing, look for wildlife, breathe in fresh air, and get away from the rush of city ...
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  • As Accident Numbers Fall, Hunters Should Still Focus on Safety

    September 26, 2025
    Dave Barus
    As Accident Numbers Fall, Hunters Should Still Focus on Safety
    Always wear a safety harness, also known as a fall-arrest system, when you are in a treestand. Avoid drugs and alcohol when hunting or shooting. The 10 Commandments of Hunting and Firearm Safety are listed in the story. By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Lt. Michael Bloxom of the Alabama Department ...
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  • Outdoor Communicators find Art & Open-Air Adventure in Lindsborg, Kansas

    September 25, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Outdoor Communicators find Art & Open-Air Adventure in Lindsborg, Kansas
    The unique Swedish heritage of Lindsborg is evident in architecture, cuisine, and traditions.  Hunts for whitetail deer, bison, turkey, and other species are offered at Kansas Trophy Whitetails, near Hudson, KS. Year-round hunting and fishing abound with much public land and water.  Birders, hikers, bikers, paddlers and beachgoers will find top-notch fun here. by ...
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  • The Charlie Kirk – American Hero, Tragic End

    September 11, 2025
    Dave Barus
    The Charlie Kirk - American Hero, Tragic End
    Tragic End for 1st and 4th Amendment Educator. Charlie Kirk was speaking to Students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. By Forrest Fisher Like so many groups across the nation and the world, we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His ...
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  • Prepare for Hunting Camp: Delicious Venison Gumbo – for 10

    September 5, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Prepare for Hunting Camp: Delicious Venison Gumbo - for 10
    By Fern Fisher The perfect quick-to-make meal for Hunting Camp, Football Sunday, or any other day. Most everyone has these simple ingredients in their everyday pantry. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison 6 cups of diced (3/8 inch) white potatoes 2 cups diced sweet white onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cups sliced carrots 2 TBS minced garlic 1 ...
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  • Finally! My first 50-inch Musky!

    September 5, 2025
    Katia Rivers
    Finally! My first 50-inch Musky!
    Lake Saint Clair is a perfect “Musky Factory” – shallow, fertile, full of forage base groceries for musky muscle growth. The catch-and-release culture with virtually zero harvest, preserves older, heavier fish. Habitat includes miles of cabbage, weed flats, breaks and current from the Lake Saint Clair and Detroit Rivers (perfect ambush water). By ...
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  • Crossbow Hunting Expands in NYS

    September 2, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Crossbow Hunting Expands in NYS
    Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S6360A, making it law, expanding crossbow hunting provisions in NYS. Elerdly hunters are pleased. Crossbows during the early archery season in NY marks a significant cultural shift within the hunting community. There are pros and cons. In the end, what unites hunters is a shared passion ...
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  • Can Pheasants Be Forever?

    July 15, 2025
    Dave Barus
    Can Pheasants Be Forever?
    Pheasants Forever is expanding public upland habitats, empowering grassroots chapters, supporting private landowners, and engaging women and youth hunters.  Learn about Pheasants Forever – their periodicals: Pheasant Journal, the Quail Journal – check them out. At the annual 2025 Pheasant Fest EXPO, more than 23,000 attended. Share the force of support with ...
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  • The Science of a Walleye Worm Harness – Why do they work? You can Make One!

    July 13, 2025
    Dave Barus
    The Science of a Walleye Worm Harness – Why do they work? You can Make One!
    A scientist might suggest we study fluid dynamics, rotational mechanics, and drag forces to create the perfect spinner/worm rig. In practice, perfect performance has been achieved for decades using trial and error…and not much engineering. Add 2 more beads, make them 8mm, not 6mm, use a larger clevis, make it a #4 ...
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