Giant Pig Roast in Missouri?

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Ever wonder why people in the south are always armed? Well, this is why:   This 1,800 lb. wild boar was shot and killed in Potosi, Missouri, near the county airport on Hwy 8 east and near the community of Mineral Point. It's actual name is a Piney Wood Rooter. There was a documentary on about a month ago about these pigs growing up rapidly in the US. They're all over Georgia , Alabama , Arkansas , Missouri … [Read more...]

Geese Aren’t Always A Welcomed Guest

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Remember when the site of a vee in the sky and the melodious honking of geese was a special treat and signaled the onset of fall?  Well that like the smell of burning leaves is a thing of the past. The sight of geese nowadays is a sight few like to see. Overpopulation, sanitation, and site fouling are just a few of the problems associated with the big Canada. Retention ponds around schools, hospitals, Big box stores and … [Read more...]

Where to Find Hunting and Fishing Expos

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For the avid sportsman there is nothing quite like attending a hunting or fishing expo whether you are showing or just attending. There are expeditions that go on in pretty much every state and to follow are a few of the highlighted expositions in several different states. In Amarillo, Texas at the Amarillo Civic Center there is a fishing and hunting expo that also features RV’s and Boats. Exhibitors from all around … [Read more...]

The Necessities for Dove Hunting

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Dove hunting can be a great sport for people of all ages and for many when the season is ready to open (hunting seasons have different start dates depending upon where you hunt) their mind begin to wander and they can hardly wait for opening day. You may be thinking that it is going to be expensive and truthfully it can be, but there are many ways that even on a shoestring budget your hunting trips can be very … [Read more...]

Hunting Magazines and Movies to Keep You Busy Off Season

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Naturally as a hunter you prefer to get out and do the real thing rather than sit around and talk about hunting; however, when your particular hunting season is not open yet it can be both entertaining and informative to watch some hunting movies or hunting videos or perhaps peruse a few hunting magazines. Here are a few that may be of interest to you: There is a site called Sunrise Productions that has many different … [Read more...]

How to Find Good Elk Hunting Outfitters

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You may have heard horror stories from friends or read about it in magazines the ones where someone hired one of the elk hunting outfitters who turned out to be much less than they expected, or worse, the whole deal was a fraud. Unfortunately those are the elk hunts that most people will remember as everyone remembers a bad experience. While you may not be able to completely avoid disappointment there are some things you … [Read more...]

Bow Hunting the Whitetail Deer

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For most areas the first week or so of bow hunting deer season can be fairly warm, depending upon the exact area it could be in the mid to upper 80’s during daylight and only slightly cooler in the evenings. Bow hunting in the heat just may be something that hunters will need to get used in order not to have to give up on a great part of the early deer season. One of the main things to remember when hunting in hot … [Read more...]

Hunting Gifts You Can’t Go Wrong With

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If you have an outdoor enthusiast or hunter on your gift list there are several ideas that you can use to choose the perfect one for them. Below is a list of hunting gifts that anyone would definitely appreciate. Cabela Bullet Vacuum bottles are perfect for keeping whatever hot beverage your hunter drinks nice and hot. They are double walled and made of stainless steel; various sizes, as well as different finishes … [Read more...]

Check Hunting Regulations with the Department of Wildlife

As a general rule most of the states department of wildlife have fishing and hunting regulations that are fairly similar such as having to obtain a hunting license; however there are some that also different in any number of ways. In Texas there are several different types of licenses available such as the lifetime license where they are then exempt from having to buy a yearly stamp endorsement; however you still have … [Read more...]

Is Big Game Hunting For You?

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Feeling a little bloodthirsty and have a few bucks to spare? If so, big game hunting may just be the perfect hobby for you. This is different from regular hunting as the focus is on much larger animals and it is normally done with the intention of bagging some kind of a trophy rather than for food. Big game hunting is legal in many countries like Canada, Italy and Croatia and is very popular in many states like Alaska, … [Read more...]