Facebook/FacebookThese sheds showed up in unexpected places. When it comes to shed hunting, the traditional places of looking are usually best. These places include bedding areas, food plots and heavily-used trails. However, sometimes we come across a shed in an unexpected place. Today we’re going to share some of the more unusual ones we’ve seen on…
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Skip the dumbbells and the gym membership. This year, whip yourself into shape with nothing more than your backpack. Exercising with your backpack will keep you fit—and keep you out of the gym.It’s no secret that most backpackers would rather be outside than in the gym. That’s where this ultra-portable workout comes in: All you…
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All images via Bowhunter.comThe world record grizzly bear came so close that archer Rodney Debias could smell the bear and hear him breathing. Rodney Debias of Windber, Pennsylvania took an Alaskan grizzly bear in 2009 that was officially recognized as the new Pope & Young world record in 2016. Although an experienced and successful bowhunter, Debias’ dream of…
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Jeremy Payne, FOP Lodge 143 President, congratulates Investigator Bury on receipt of his award. (ODNR Division of Wildlife) Sometimes, it’s personal. So I am especially pleased that Ohio Wildlife Investigator Brian Bury, assigned to the Lake Erie Unit, has been name Wildlife Officer of the Year by Wildlife Officer Lodge 143, of the Fraternal Order…
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Hopes to reduce goat population by 90 percent While they’ve become a symbol of Olympic National Park, mountain goats are not native to the area.Rising mountain goat populations in and around Olympic National Park are putting pressure on native flora and fauna and threatening tourists, federal and Washington state land managers say. Now, officials have…
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In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly. Your home away from home may be made of wispy nylon and slender aluminum poles,…
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(Michigan DNR)As black bears start to become active, the Michigan DNR advises property owners to be bear conscious. “The ideal situation is for a bear to walk past your property, not find a food reward and move along on its own,” said DNR wildlife communication coordinator Katie Keen. “That’s the best way to live with…
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Are you worried about buying your very first air rifle? This is very normal as an air rifle is not
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From simple carbs to detox diets, we bust four common food fables. Knock down nutrition myths, and you’ll eat better and live healthier.As the person responsible for preparing trail foods for a family of six, I need to know what’s good nutrition advice, and what’s nonsense. That way, when my husband grabs an energy drink…
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Getting outdoors to give thanks doesn’t have to mean dehydrated meals. Roasting poultry in the backcountry doesn’t have to be hard.For millennia before we invented the crock pot, we humans have had another way to slow cook food: bury it. With a shovel, plenty of hot coals and some patience you can turn any piece…
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