Here are my first impressions of the Exodus Trek trail camera, a trail camera under $150 with a five-year warranty. Over the last few years, I’ve tried a handful of different camera brands, but have always found my way back to the Exodus trail cameras. They’ve launched three different cameras since they first came on…
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Capable Partners’ mission statement is to “provide opportunities for personal growth and independence for physically challenged persons and able-bodied partners through participation in fishing, hunting, and related outdoor activities.” (Capable Partners photo) When Evan Newton was 13 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare nerve disease. At 39, that same disease confined him to…
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Conservation Officer Service/FacebookA case of mistaken identity leads to an $8,001 charge. Mistakenly shooting the wrong species of bear in British Columbia, Canada, comes with a price, and for this bowhunter, that amounted to $8,001 in fines. Martin Chalupiak received sentencing March 14 after pleading guilty to killing a grizzly bear during a closed season.…
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It was arguably preventable, and the fallout is yet to be determined. Winona County is home to one of the densest deer populations in Minnesota. It’s also home to a captive deer farm that, according to sources, had its entire herd of deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials found…
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There’s now a product that allows you to get real-life bowhunting practice in your living room. AccuBow isn’t new to the game, as we’ve actually written about them before. However, they’ve stepped their game up even more since then, introducing a concept totally new to the industry. AccuBow CEO Matt Pell and company used the 2018…
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Popular hunting states are in overdrive studying the effects of chronic wasting disease. Joining the list of states paying close attention the impact of CWD are South Dakota and Minnesota. Both states had a significant number of disease reports last year. This year, they’re going after the disease in big ways. Photo Credit: South Dakota…
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Oregon State PoliceThree men receive huge fines after an elk poaching case from September 2017. Last September, we reported on an elk poaching case out of Glide, Oregon, where someone illegally took an 8×7 trophy bull elk from closed area. The poachers responsible have now pled guilty in the Douglas County Circuit Court. Receiving the biggest…
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In the last 18 months at least four western state game & fish licensing or park systems have apparently been hacked, along with Kentucky and another state the hacker claimed but didn’t identify. No evidence has surfaced of personal information taken or tags illicitly obtained. So, no worries, right? How secure are you that…
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Taking binoculars on a camping expedition is a great way to get the most out of your outdoor experience. Whether
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The Four-Year Area Plan Outline With a little research and a plan, the smart hunter can hunt elk every fall regardless of whether or not they are a resident of one of the western states. The key to this is to create a plan. Such a plan revolves around three types of areas; primary…
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