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Rage Outdoors Moves to New Corporate Headquarters

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Rage Outdoors, LLC, the manufacturer and marketer of innovative, industry-leading archery brands, including Rage Broadheads, the Rage Cage Quiver and Nockturnal lighted nocks, recently completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 9403 Westgate Blvd. in Proctor, MN. The new headquarters is located five miles southwest of Duluth. The new 25,000 sq.-ft. headquarters will [...]

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Nikon Introduces the Prostaff 3 and Prostaff 5 Laser Rangefinders

When rangefinders first came out, they were considered a luxury product, but have since earned their keep as essential pieces of equipment, especially for archers.
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New Rules For Secret Service Agents

The Secret Service issued new rules of conduct for Agents Friday. They can no longer get drunk, procure hookers or go to strip bars. The [...]

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Open Thread – May 16, 2012

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Wyoming Proposes Unlimited Tags for Mountain Lions in Black Hills Area

Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department has scored big with many hunters and landowners, by creating new regulations that would allow an unlimited number of mountain lions to be taken in one area of the Black Hills.
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Dead Trophy Bucks May Soon Father Fawns with Does Hundreds of Miles Away

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An absolute monster of a buck harvested in Illinois successfully impregnated six does in Louisiana after his death. That sounds impossible, but with the help of a determined hunter and the brains and technology of a researcher at Louisiana State University, it’s very possible. Hunter Mike Toney shot a trophy whitetail buck in Illinois last [...]

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California Deer Association Scholarships Available

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Jerry Springer, President of the California Deer Association, announces the availability of scholarship opportunities for students pursuing advanced education in Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Animal and Wildlife Husbandry, Rangeland Science, Veterinary Sciences, and Wildlife Biology. “CDA has raised millions of dollars in direct support of habitat and research for California’s wildlife,” said President Springer, adding, [...]

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Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses Up for Consideration in Michigan

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If House Bill 5334 is passed into law, Michigan hunters and anglers could purchase individual lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing several different types of species. The proposed lifetime licenses include firearm deer, archery deer, small game, restricted fishing, and all-species fishing. Individual lifetime license fees range from $220 to $285. An all-encompassing lifetime license [...]

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Missoula Meeting on Proposed Wolf Season and Lion Quotas Set for May 22 in Montana

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a public meeting in Missoula on Tuesday, May 22 to share information and answer questions on the proposed 2012-13 wolf hunting and trapping season and the proposed changes to the mountain lion quota levels for west-central Montana.  The meeting will begin at 7p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Downtown [...]

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The Cheer Ambassadors

OK, not very outdoorsey I know but I was contacted by a publicist and asked to post. Trailer looks pretty cool, actually.

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Newly-Launched Deer Talk Show Welcomes Ted Nugent as its First Guest

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The first edition of the web show Deer Talk Now is set to air at 12 pm CST Wednesday May 16 and every Wednesday at the same time from now on the Deer and Deer Hunting website. Ted Nugent will be the first ever guest to appear on the show to talk about… well, even [...]

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South Dakota GFP Commission Proposes Furbearer Changes

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The Game, Fish and Parks Commission is proposing a muskrat hunting season and expansion of bobcat hunting and trapping to portions of eastern South Dakota. The muskrat hunting season was recommended as part of a new state law passed by the 2012 South Dakota Legislature. The law requires that the Game, Fish and Parks Commission [...]

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Stealth Cam Gear Giveaway

Stealth Cam launches Gear Giveaway Sweepstakes on Facebook May 15,2012 …Grand Prairie, TX- Stealth Cam is giving away a monthly gear package valued at $500 [...]

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Stealth Cam Launches Gear Giveaway Sweepstakes

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Stealth Cam is giving away a monthly gear package valued at $500 or more each month through the remainder of 2012. Included in each prize package will be a new 2012 Stealth Cam plus other great gear to outfit you for your next hunt or outdoor adventure. To enter – go to http://www.facebook.com/stealthcam “Like” – [...]

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South Dakota Hunting Seasons Proposed

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The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has proposed changes in several fall hunting seasons, including West River Deer, Black Hills Deer, Archery Deer, Archery Antelope, Youth Deer, Muzzleloader Deer, Fall Turkey and the August Management Take for Canada Geese. Changes proposed for the West River Deer Season include: Adjust the number of resident [...]

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D.C. holding onto serviceman’s guns

The Washington Times has the story. While transporting his guns interstate (and thus likely within the protections of the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act), he stopped at Walter Reed, inside DC. The story says he plead to a misdemeanor that was…

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Beat the Fall Rush by Taking Your New Jersey Hunter Education Class Now

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The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding  the public that the best time to take a hunter education class is NOW! Last year over 6000 students completed the course, offered free by the division, and over 4000 of them waited until the fall. Register for a class this May or June and enjoy [...]

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NBC News Contributor: Repeal 2nd Amendment So Guns Can’t Be Smuggled to Mexico

For the article “Mexico’s drug war: No sign of ‘light at the end of the tunnel” Msnbc.com’s F. Brinley Bruton spoke to NBC News contributor Jorge Castañeda about what, if anything, can be done to turn the tide of death that has washe…

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110-Yard Frontal Bow Shot: Incredible Marksmanship or Irresponsible Stunt?

Archery equipment has come a long way since the days when longbows and recurves dominated the market. And as equipment has improves so has the ability for bowhunters to make long-range shots, but does that mean we should take these shots?
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Forbes Model 24B Rifle: A Light Gun at a Great Price

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Melvin Forbes started Ultra Light Arms (now New Ultra Light Arms) in 1986, and is still very much in business, which is a towering tribute to the quality of his rifles. Small gunmakers riseth up and are mown down, but Melvin is stil…

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Kryptek’s New Highlander Camouflage Pattern

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Evolution is fueled by a battle of predator versus prey. Camouflage is an ancient, yet simple, concept — make your appearance mimic the environment in which you operate to blend with the background noise of visual, auditory and other sensory tools thus avoiding detection. While the concept is simple, the execution is not. This is [...]

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Bronzebacks and Bushytails are Legal May 26 in Missouri

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Anglers generally are as disinterested in the opening dates for hunting seasons as hunters are in fishing-season dates, but the fourth Saturday in May is a red-letter day for both groups. That is opening day for squirrel hunting season and catch-and-keep fishing for black bass in Ozark streams. Hunters may pursue gray and fox squirrels [...]

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Where is Sparky “Living the Dream?” – May 2012

Remember what Sparky said he would be up to in April ? Well, here’s a sampling of his success: So – what does Sparky from [...]

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New Camouflage Pattern for Hog Hunting Enthusiasts

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TWN Industries Inc., the leading water transfer printing supplier, announces the release of Reaper Hog water transfer printing film. This is thelatest pattern from Proveil Camouflage’s Reaper Series to be developed into water transfer printing film. Water transfer printing (also known as hydrographic printing and camo dipping) transforms rifles and other products by applying high [...]

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Four Northern Michigan Men Arrested in Elk Poaching Incident

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Four Vanderbilt, Mich., residents been arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a bull elk in Otsego County on April 20, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. Joshua Tillman, 19, Alex Webber, 17, Eric Webber, 20, and Joseph Moore, 20, have been arrested and charged with illegally killing an elk and using an [...]

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Open Thread – May 15, 2012

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“Swamp People” Star Mitchell Guist Dies After Falling from Boat

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The History Channel has lost one of the stars of its hit show Swamp People. Mitchell Guist, half of the much loved, rough cut, alligator-hunting Guist brothers has died after falling out of his boat in Louisiana, reportedly after suffering some form of seizure. However, the official cause of death has yet to be determined by [...]

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2012 Mountain Lion Quotas Up for Public Comment in Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the 2011 mountain lion hunting quotas and sub-quotas. Public comment is also sought on an adjustment to the allocation of special mountain lion licenses that would allow an unsuccessful special lion license applicant to purchase a general lion license valid for any [...]

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Concept Archery Video – Believer G1 Bow

Haven’t shot a Concept bow yet but been following them a long time and it seems like they have a great product. Check out this [...]

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California Deer Association Offers Scholarships

Jerry Springer, President of the California Deer Association, announces the availability of scholarship opportunities for students pursuing advanced education in Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Animal and Wildlife Husbandry, Rangeland Science, Veterinary Sciences, and Wildlife Biology. “CDA has raised millions of dollars in direct support of habitat and research for California’s wildlife,” said President Springer, adding, [...]

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