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One Veteran’s Story: I Fought for Public Land

Conservation

One Veteran’s Story: I Fought for Public Land One Veteran’s Story: I Fought for Public Land

By Gerry Bethge

Invasive Iguanas: Hunting Puerto Rico’s Giant Lizards

Hunting

Invasive Iguanas: Hunting Puerto Rico’s Giant Lizards Invasive Iguanas: Hunting Puerto Rico’s Giant Lizards

By Andrew McKean

DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure

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DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure DIY Backcountry Hunt: How to Plan and Execute Your Public-Land Adventure

By Aram von Benedikt

Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home

Hunting

Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home

Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation

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Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation

By Andrew McKean

Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems

Hunting

Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems

Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot

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Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot

By Matthew Copeland

Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98

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Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98 Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98

By Andrew McKean

Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands

Hunting

Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands

Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects

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Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects

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The 6 New Rules of Whitetail Deer Management The 6 New Rules of Whitetail Deer Management

By Tony Hansen, Mark Kenyon, and Alex Robinson

The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar

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The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar

By Steve Wagner

Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation

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Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation

By John Taranto

The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States

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The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States

By Tony Hansen, Frank Miniter, and Alex Robinson

Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map

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Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map

Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame)

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Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame) Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame)

How Public Funds Benefit Shooters

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How Public Funds Benefit Shooters How Public Funds Benefit Shooters

By John Haughey

Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

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Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands

Conservation

HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands

Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk

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Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk

By Clayton Helms

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A Hunter’s Heavy Heart Over Sage Grouse Declines A Hunter’s Heavy Heart Over Sage Grouse Declines

By Andrew McKean

Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys

Hunting

Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys

Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters

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Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters

Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country

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Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country

Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish

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Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish

By Andrew McKean

President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen

Conservation

President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen

BLM in Cahoots with The Humane Society of the United States?

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BLM in Cahoots with The Humane Society of the United States? BLM in Cahoots with The Humane Society of the United States?

Update: Test Reveals Missouri Canine Was A Wolf

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Update: Test Reveals Missouri Canine Was A Wolf Update: Test Reveals Missouri Canine Was A Wolf

By Natalie Krebs

‘Deal Of Century’ to Open 70,000 Adirondack Acres to Public Hunting

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‘Deal Of Century’ to Open 70,000 Adirondack Acres to Public Hunting ‘Deal Of Century’ to Open 70,000 Adirondack Acres to Public Hunting

By John Haughey

Hey Congress, stop stealing our access money

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Hey Congress, stop stealing our access money Hey Congress, stop stealing our access money

By Andrew McKean

What Happened to Our Quail? Observations of an Old Quail Hunter

Hunting

What Happened to Our Quail? Observations of an Old Quail Hunter What Happened to Our Quail? Observations of an Old Quail Hunter

By Gordon Jones, M.D.

Debate: ATVs on Public Hunting Land

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Debate: ATVs on Public Hunting Land Debate: ATVs on Public Hunting Land

Government Shutdown Restricts Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, But Other Federal Lands Remain Open

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Government Shutdown Restricts Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, But Other Federal Lands Remain Open Government Shutdown Restricts Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, But Other Federal Lands Remain Open

By John Haughey

HUNT Act: Finally, a Reasonable Solution to Accessing Landlocked Federal Property

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HUNT Act: Finally, a Reasonable Solution to Accessing Landlocked Federal Property HUNT Act: Finally, a Reasonable Solution to Accessing Landlocked Federal Property

New Bison War: Should Buffalo Be Reintroduced to the West?

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New Bison War: Should Buffalo Be Reintroduced to the West? New Bison War: Should Buffalo Be Reintroduced to the West?

By Andrew McKean

Chupacabra Thought to Be Killed In Mississippi

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Chupacabra Thought to Be Killed In Mississippi Chupacabra Thought to Be Killed In Mississippi

Help Conservationists Fight to Sustain Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Watershed

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Help Conservationists Fight to Sustain Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Watershed Help Conservationists Fight to Sustain Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Watershed

By John Haughey

South Africa Wildlife College Looks to Transform the Professional Hunter

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South Africa Wildlife College Looks to Transform the Professional Hunter South Africa Wildlife College Looks to Transform the Professional Hunter

By Andrew McKean

Conservation Coalition Calls on Obama Administration to Balance Drilling With Wilderness Protection

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Conservation Coalition Calls on Obama Administration to Balance Drilling With Wilderness Protection Conservation Coalition Calls on Obama Administration to Balance Drilling With Wilderness Protection

By John Haughey

Michigan Wolf Hunt: An Inside-Look at the Battle Against the Humane Society of the United States

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Michigan Wolf Hunt: An Inside-Look at the Battle Against the Humane Society of the United States Michigan Wolf Hunt: An Inside-Look at the Battle Against the Humane Society of the United States

Where to Hunt: Guide to the 8 Best Big-Game Hunts in the West

Hunting

Where to Hunt: Guide to the 8 Best Big-Game Hunts in the West Where to Hunt: Guide to the 8 Best Big-Game Hunts in the West

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Deer Hunting: How Many Does to Shoot?

Hunting

Deer Hunting: How Many Does to Shoot? Deer Hunting: How Many Does to Shoot?

TV Personality Spook Spann Jailed and Banned From Hunting for 1 Year

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TV Personality Spook Spann Jailed and Banned From Hunting for 1 Year TV Personality Spook Spann Jailed and Banned From Hunting for 1 Year

By Chris DiScipio

House Introduces Bill That Will Cut Funding for Many Conservation Programs

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House Introduces Bill That Will Cut Funding for Many Conservation Programs House Introduces Bill That Will Cut Funding for Many Conservation Programs

Conservation Groups Endorse Ban on New Mining in Huge Stretch of Federal Land

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Conservation Groups Endorse Ban on New Mining in Huge Stretch of Federal Land Conservation Groups Endorse Ban on New Mining in Huge Stretch of Federal Land

By John Haughey

Whitetail Hunting: How to Keep Weeds Out of Your Fall Food Plots

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Whitetail Hunting: How to Keep Weeds Out of Your Fall Food Plots Whitetail Hunting: How to Keep Weeds Out of Your Fall Food Plots

By Craig Dougherty

Namibia’s Wildlife Evolution: How Trophy Hunting Supports a Nation

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Namibia’s Wildlife Evolution: How Trophy Hunting Supports a Nation Namibia’s Wildlife Evolution: How Trophy Hunting Supports a Nation

By Andrew McKean

Whitetail Food Plot Alert: Put That Mower Away

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Whitetail Food Plot Alert: Put That Mower Away Whitetail Food Plot Alert: Put That Mower Away

By Craig Dougherty

Surge in Gun Sales Creates Huge Funding Boost for State and Federal Wildlife Programs

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Surge in Gun Sales Creates Huge Funding Boost for State and Federal Wildlife Programs Surge in Gun Sales Creates Huge Funding Boost for State and Federal Wildlife Programs

By John Haughey

Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns

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Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns Whitetail Facts: 16 Things to Know About Fawns

By Craig Dougherty

Deer Management: Are Predators Eating Your Fawns?

Hunting

Deer Management: Are Predators Eating Your Fawns? Deer Management: Are Predators Eating Your Fawns?

By Craig Dougherty

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Florida

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Florida Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Florida

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing North Dakota

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing North Dakota Public Land: Hunting and Fishing North Dakota

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in New Hampshire

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in New Hampshire Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in New Hampshire

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Mississippi

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Mississippi Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Mississippi

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Missouri

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Missouri Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Missouri

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Montana

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Montana Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Montana

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Nevada

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Nevada Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Nevada

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in California

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in California Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in California

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Arkansas

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Arkansas Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Arkansas

Are Genetically Modified Crops a Threat to Wildlife?

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Are Genetically Modified Crops a Threat to Wildlife? Are Genetically Modified Crops a Threat to Wildlife?

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Maine

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Maine Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Maine

Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Louisiana

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Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Louisiana Public Land: Hunting and Fishing in Louisiana

Christopher Dorner Shootout Exposes Evolution of a More Dangerous Game Warden Job

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Christopher Dorner Shootout Exposes Evolution of a More Dangerous Game Warden Job Christopher Dorner Shootout Exposes Evolution of a More Dangerous Game Warden Job