November 2011 Archives › Game & Fish

Large rivers hold large aggregations of mallards. Hunting them successfully requires realistic decoys -- and lots of them. Photo by Mike Marsh.

While we scouting a natural lake that was far off the beaten path, my son Justin heard something that caught…»

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The story behind the Travis Cockburn buck, a 258 5/8-inch trophy name Ginormica that could be the #4 or #5…»

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First sighting since 2009, fourth ever since 1986.

The author packs out a buck sporting 12 long points. Jay killed the mature buck well past opening day's excitement.  Photo by Jay Langston.

Opening day of deer season is an event. As the first rays of light climb toward the horizon, shots ring…»

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Whitetail deer hunting is in full swing across the U.S. and hunters big and small are finding success afield. Here’s…»

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A look at Russell Nickel’s incredible Oklahoma cactus buck!

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Indiana Fish & Wildlife Authorities will never know exactly what happened, but it appears a wounded Hoosier State buck gored…»

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Hunting and early season fishing in freezing conditions almost certainly means freezing feet, and that makes it a literal pain…»

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The whipping was undeniable. It seemed my fly-rod-wielding buddy was engaged with another trout every time I gave him a…»

Slightly larger than its cousin the ruffed grouse, the blue grouse often inhabits similar terrain and is nearly always found close to evergreens. Photo by Eric J. Hansen.

“There’s one!” my truck-driving friend almost shouted. A plump ruffed grouse sat just on the edge of the little, rocky,…»

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To me, few things are more satisfying than enjoying a big meal, kicking back in my favorite over-stuffed chair and…»

By Chris Brazzell

As summer slipped into fall in 2010, the excitement of deer season and my annual trip to Nebraska continued to…»

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New Berlin, WI – (November 17, 2011) – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is…»

Often hunters will have to travel deep into the backcountry to pursue mule deer. These western deer are not as tolerant of humans as their eastern cousins.  Photo by Dave Campbell.

Every year thousands of hunters venture west to hunt deer and other big game. Many have made the trip several…»

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A true freak of nature and also a buck of a lifetime: Matt Sheterom’s Medusa Buck

If ducks regularly settle on a certain stretch of water along a creek or river bank, you can stalk your way up to them for a shot. If you can control your dog, take him along too! Photo by Stephen D. Carpenteri.

Long before pit blinds, motorized decoys and flagging became en vogue for waterfowling, experienced jump-shooters could turn a bluebird day…»

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Super-sized snake punches tag on 76-pound nanny.

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While participating in a management hunt, a friend and I scouted a promising place. Deer tracks led from thick cover…»

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Here’s a look at some of the top October bucks we’ve seen taken from across the U.S. from this 2011…»

The author’s son, Tyler Dungannon of Phoenix, Ore., took this blacktail that was following does on Halloween night last year in southern Oregon’s Douglas County.  Photo by Duane Dungannon.

Having not so much as a clue we were watching, the young bobcat slunk away into the underbrush as the…»

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If you’re one of the thousands of deer hunters dreaming of putting your hands around a thick-racked buck this fall,…»

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A trophy whitetail is the hardest animal to hunt; you have to be smarter than they are, and, a lot…»

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There’s good news for deer hunters over much of the state’s Lower Peninsula that will potentially increase their chances of…»

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Last month, we took a look at the big picture for deer hunting in Indiana. We discussed deer numbers, management…»

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It is a generally accepted fact that in order to have big bucks, an area must contain deer with the…»