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Category: Hunting
Velvet Buck Season Coming To Oklahoma?
Velvet buck season coming to Oklahoma? Senate Bill 910 has passed through the Senate and is moving on for consideration by the House of Representatives. The bill comes from Senator Blake Stephens, who is an avid hunter and is hoping to increase the deer… Continue Reading “Velvet Buck Season Coming To Oklahoma?”
New Mexico bans scopes on muzzleloaders
Following a trend that is in place in many western states already. New Mexico is banning scopes on muzzleloaders starting in the 2023 hunting season. This comes after the New Mexico State game Commission voted on the ban. The new ruling specified that muzzleloader… Continue Reading “New Mexico bans scopes on muzzleloaders”
Canadian Game Birds Banned In US
Yes you read that headline right. Canadian Game Birds are Banned In US for importation. If you are heading to hunt Geese, Ducks, Grouse or any other game bird to our neighbors up north. A hunter will not be allowed to bring them back… Continue Reading “Canadian Game Birds Banned In US”
Effects of The OTC Deer Changes in Arizona After Week 1
Earlier in the year I wrote about how Arizona changed their OTC Archery regulations. Now there are harvest limits in each unit. As uncertainty weighed in on these hunts. How would Hunting in Arizona be impacted. Hunters took social media and message boards by… Continue Reading “Effects of The OTC Deer Changes in Arizona After Week 1”
Montana Releases 2021 Wolf Data
Montana Fish Wild Life and Parks has released the 2021 wolf population data. Contrary to what the anti hunting groups say wolves are thriving
Oregon Husband & Wife Convicted in Elk PoachingÂ
Husband and wife Chris and Stephanie Lardy were convicted of multiple wildlife crimes while including elk poaching. The couple was convicted after firing 30 to 40 shots at an elk heard on highway 395 in Oregon according to USA Today. Surprisingly the couple did… Continue Reading “Oregon Husband & Wife Convicted in Elk Poaching “
FSB Shuts Down Dall Sheep Hunting
Federal Substance Board or as I like to call them the anti wildlife/ anti conservation board voted unanimously to end dall sheep hunting.
Changes To Arizona OTC DEER
As many of you know if you want to hunt in Arizona and not put in for a draw hunt. Your only option is Over the Counter Archery Deer. Whether you are chasing Mule Deer or the elusive Grey Ghost Couse Deer. Hunting deer… Continue Reading “Changes To Arizona OTC DEER”
GUIDE TO HUNTING OPTICS
When It comes to hunting in the Southwest you can bet that you will be glassing hills and far off open areas looking for the game that you are pursuing. In this article we are going to over the differences in optics and understanding… Continue Reading “GUIDE TO HUNTING OPTICS”
HOW TO GLASS
When it comes to glassing it can be tricky. Spending all day staring at the same hill looking at the same bush over and over. In this Article we are going to go over the Tips and Tricks of glassing. EQUIPMENT When it comes… Continue Reading “HOW TO GLASS”