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The Best Calibers for Bear Hunting
Jordan Sillars
It wasn’t so long ago that black bears were considered America’s premier wild table fare. Bear steaks are delicious, bear grease is useful (and delicious), and bear hunting is challenging and rewarding. For new and aspiring hunters, however, bears can seem invincible. Even though they’re generally...
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Tony J. Peterson
I had a conversation recently with a fellow who causally mentioned that he thought woodcock were one of the more challenging game bird species to shoot. I asked him if he had ever hunted ducks, and he replied that he hadn’t. I wasn’t surprised. I wouldn’t even rank woodcock as anywhere near the most...
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Patrick Durkin
I don’t know the secret to creating a hunter or angler, but a key to failing either goal is a mother who won’t drive her kids to the woods or waters, and cook whatever they bring home. Fortunately, my mom praised every stringer of perch, bluegills, crappies or bullheads I brought home from Lake...
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I suppose I should consider myself lucky. I’ve had bird dogs running around for almost 50 years, and up until a few years ago, only once did one of the dogs get sprayed by a skunk. That was a black Labrador retriever named Elsie, and once was enough for her. She felt the full force of the blast and...
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On September 3, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) announced that the state’s Veterinary Laboratory had confirmed a case of anthrax in a dead moose found in Carbon County, Wyoming. The moose was found near the town of Elk Mountain in the southeastern part of the state, according to a press...
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On August 20th, the state of Utah sought to file a case with the United States Supreme Court that could dramatically alter the landscape of public lands in the country—especially the West. Utah is asking the court to decide if it’s constitutional for the federal government to retain indefinite...
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Humans have always had an attraction to rarity. Whether you’re a rockhound in search of precious stones, a foodie looking for an exotic dish, or a baseball card collector searching for that rare addition, we all covet what is hard to find and difficult to attain. This is especially true for...
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This week’s MeatEater Crossword theme is fishing. Can you beat Randall’s score of 380 with a time of 2 minutes, 37 seconds? Let us know in the comments! If you need help, use the assist button (lightbulb icon) on the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can reveal a letter, reveal a word, or...
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Tomatoes are at their peak right now, so take advantage of the season’s bounty. Homegrown or farmer’s market heirloom tomatoes are best for this recipe. Their sweetness is unmatched by anything grown in a greenhouse. If making this recipe the same day, choose tomatoes that are soft and just about...
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When I reached out to the MeatEater crew earlier this year to ask about their favorite elk cartridges, I was eager to get a recommendation from certified elk killer Jason Phelps. But his response wasn’t what I expected. “I personally shoot what many would consider a ‘wildcat,’” he told me. “I don’t...
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Case Against Idaho Man Exposes Black Market for Big Game Tags
Jordan Sillars
An Idaho man has been charged with five felonies and 15 misdemeanors for a host of wildlife crimes allegedly committed during last year’s big game season–including the purchase of tags that are illegal to sell in the state. Karl W. Studer, 43, spent over $150,000 purchasing Landowner Appreciation...
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Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the Harris campaign released what they say is the “most iconic political hat in America.” A certain red-hatted former president might contest that lofty claim, but the message behind the camo...
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Adam Moore
When I started hunting in middle school, I was lucky enough to cut my teeth on classic deer rifles. On Saturday mornings during deer-dog season, my grandfather and dad would load me up, and we’d head to their camp and wait for the dog handlers to show up. I have distinct memories of my grandfather’s...
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