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The Best States for A Winter Snowmobile Trip


The Best States for A Winter Snowmobile Trip

When winter arrives, snowmobiling enthusiasts eagerly gear up for an adrenaline-pumping adventure on the snow-covered trails. Exploring trails via snowmobile gives you the opportunity to visit popular destinations during a time of the year that they might be less-visited. Many communities along popular snowmobile trails cater to sled riders with bars, restaurants and places to stay.  Alaska: The Last Frontier...


Winter Camping Gear 101


Winter Camping Gear 101

Just because the warm weather is gone, doesn't mean your camping season also has to go into hibernation. Camping in the winter brings unique challenges and requires extra attention to safety, but the solitude and different scenery reward you for putting up with some chilly temperatures. Here's some of the gear needed for a winter camping trip! Cold-Weather Sleeping Bag:...


How to Cut A Wild Christmas Tree


How to Cut A Wild Christmas Tree

There are two types of people when it comes to Christmas trees: “Artificial Tree” people and “Live Tree” people. My family has always fallen squarely into the Live Tree camp, and I can’t imagine it any other way. However, there are subcategories to Live Tree people. Live Trees can come pre-cut from a Wal Mart parking lot, you can go...


Moose Hunting for Beginners


Moose Hunting for Beginners

  Moose hunting is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in various cultures and regions where these majestic creatures roam. From the boreal forests of North America to the taiga of Eurasia, moose hunting has been a significant part of subsistence living and, for some, a thrilling recreational pursuit. Moose, with their massive antlers and imposing size, are the largest members...


Gear for Night Hunting Coyotes


Gear for Night Hunting Coyotes

One of the great things about coyote hunting is that there are so many different techniques to use to have success. Depending on the individual state's law, trapping, running with dogs, hunting during the day or even at night is legal. Coyotes are one of the few species that are legal to pursue at night, and doing so can be...


Top 5 States for Pheasant Hunting in the USA


Top 5 States for Pheasant Hunting in the USA

Pheasant season is here! Pheasant hunting is an awesome way to get outside and stay active while hunting in the fall, and is a great mental break from the grind of long days sitting in a tree during the whitetail rut. While the ring-necked pheasant is a non-native species, there are many states with extensive pheasant rearing and stocking programs...