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Hypothermia – A Cold Killer

While hypothermia is generally associated with getting lost in the snow and extreme cold weather its possible to be affected in temperatures over 40 degrees Fahrenheit when dressed inappropriately – especially when wet and in windy conditions. Pay attention to your body and keep an eye on your companions anytime hypothermia is a possibility – think cold, windy, wet, old/young, tired, and under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any time body heat is lost faster than it can be replaced, hypothermia is a danger.

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What to Wear Dove Hunting – My Seven BEST Dove Hunting Tips!

There is nothing like Opening Day of dove season. We welcome dove season like a long-lost friend because it signals that fall is just around the corner and hunting will soon be in full swing. We accept the fact that snakes lurk about and mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers also welcome us to their world. It’s dove season, and we don’t care.

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Spring Turkey Season: Tips for Before, During and after the Hunt

It’s officially spring. Everything is coming to life again. The days are getting longer. And it means it’s turkey season…the most exciting time of the year! Hunters across the country are getting prepped to get back out into the woods after a couple months of downtown, decked out in camo and ready to bag a big ol’ tom.

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Turkey Hunting; Gear List and Tips

Turkey hunting is so fun, and its delicious too. I have always hunted big game, but I found turkey hunting was really fun, not to mention its usually warmer, and a good way to add another hunt to your year.  A few things I have learned is that no two hunts are exactly the same. Turkeys have nowhere to go and all day to get there, and just when you think you have them figured out, you don’t. 

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Mallard Duck Calling Tips and Tricks

Most spend multiple hours each week scouting before and during season to find the perfect spot putting them on the “X” for a successful hunt. Once the birds are found and patterned next comes down to having the right gear. A blind that can be blended in to match the surroundings and a decoy spread that is fitting for the size group you are trying to work.  Lastly the hours put into practicing your duck call are crucial. Being able to turn heads and having birds decoy in provides the most ethical and successful hunt.

Listed below are a few tips for beginners learning how to call in order of increasing difficulty:

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