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Video: White Buck with White Velvet Spotted in Tennessee
They are supposed to be rare, but albino and white deer are showing up quite a lot this year. This video sent in by a viewer to WKRN-TV even shows a buck with what appears to be white velvet. The unique deer was discovered near Franklin, Tennessee, and it was probably not the only one in the area.
Local viewers responded to the video of the strange buck by posting pictures of their own encounters with white or albino deer on Facebook. Yet experts told Read more »
The BAREBOW! Chronicles: Mister Elkhorn and the River Rats
In a hunting camp, one hunter’s unrealistic expectations are sometimes spawned in the euphoric backwaters of another hunter’s extraordinary success and good fortune. Such was the case for me, following on the heels of M. R. James’ great victory on the third evening of my 1999 Newfoundland hunt for woodland caribou. His fantastic stag, arrowed at 20 yards, was the one Harold Pelley and I had jumped from his bed two days earlier on an island in the Gander River. That animal was the first of the species I had ever laid eyes on, so every other stag we found throughout the rest of the week...
Video: Trail Cam Catches Bear Knocking Out Santa
The Angeles National Forest in California is a haven for wildlife, and also a place of opportunity for photographers. According to UPI, Robert Martinez set up 10 trail cameras scattered across the forest in hopes of documenting the state's largest predators: black bears and mountain lions. Martinez thought he captured the footage of a lifetime when his cameras recorded a family of four cougars back in October, but more recent footage had the photographer reeling from...
Machine Gun “Theme Park” Set to Open in Orlando
With 10 shooting lanes, eight-inch concrete walls lined with steel plates, high-end bullet traps, and a dual-air system for a cool and fresh atmosphere, Machine Gun America may just seem like a luxury gun range, but its owners say otherwise. Instead, the facility is touted as Orlando's first "Automatic Adrenaline Attraction" and will be opening its doors on Saturday. Racks of AK rifles, Thompson submachine guns, and the iconic Uzi are offered to visitors to try out, along with other automatic weapons that are difficult to find or obtain.
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Forest Service Reconsiders Film and Photo Permits Policy
Just about everyone reading this article has a camera of some type. And more likely than not, they will want to use it on federal land including National Forests. About three-fourths of the US population visits National Forests every year.
One of the biggest responsibilities for the USFS is for controlling forest fires, but in September the Forest Service created a new kind of firestorm when they released for comments a proposed new policy concerning requirements...
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Identify and Clear 3 Common Gun Malfunctions
Retaking What’s Yours: How Julie Waasted Used 3-Gun to Conquer Her Disabilities
Julie Waasted decided to start competing in 3-gun after suffering multiple complications from brain surgery, including blindness in her right eye. I recently spoke with her to learn the story of how 3-gun helped her regain her independence and find herself again.
Britney: What's your background with guns, shooting, and so on?
Julie: I grew up in the outskirts of San Diego with five brothers. We shot bb and pellet guns at just about anything we could get away with shooting. I also tried my hand in skeet and trap back when I was 16. During my first match (with a borrowed...
Video: Pitbull Makes Friends with Injured Deer
Pitbulls aren't always shown in the most positive light in the media, but this video might help correct that. According to WNYT, a New York homeowner and her pitbull, Gotti, discovered this young deer tangled in her fence back in October. While the homeowner attempted to free the deer, Gotti decided it was his duty to set the deer's mind at ease---namely by licking it reassuringly.
Or maybe the pitbull just wanted a taste of venison. Either way the deer was eventually handed over to an animal rehabilitation center.
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Beretta Unveils “Next Generation” M9A3, Promises Commercial Version
Beretta USA recently presented the M9A3, an updated version of the gun maker's iconic M9 pistol, to the US Army for consideration as a future sidearm. In a press release, Beretta touted "major improvements" to the current M9 design that will enhance the handgun's reliability, durability, ergonomics, and perhaps most importantly, modularity.
“The M9A3 represents the next generation military handgun utilizing the best of the legacy M9 combined with proven COTS modifications...
Louisiana Angler Reels in Massive 580-pound Mako Shark
In the Gulf of Mexico, mako sharks are one of the largest predators in the water---and one of the most anticipated game fish for anglers. Captain Kevin Beach of Venice, Louisiana has a long history with the toothy fish, and last week he encountered one of the largest he has ever seen in his career.
"The tuna and wahoo can rest easy," wrote the Mexican Gulf Fishing Company, Beach's employer, on Facebook. "One less predator after them... 580lbs less!!!"
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Photo: Rare Albino Raccoon Trapped in Indiana
Have you ever seen an albino raccoon? This strange-looking creature was recently trapped in northeastern Indiana's District 2. According to officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, it appears to be a true albino.
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How rare are albino raccoons? Some experts place them at one in 750,000, while others say that albinism in raccoons is either a little more...
Wisconsin Has a New Record Whitetail Buck
The Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club (WBBC) recently announced that they've certified a new state archery record for a typical whitetail buck that was harvested by bowhunter Adam Hupf in Dodge County on October 11. The new record was panel-scored to an official measurement of 200 4/8 inches gross and 191 6/8 inches net, surpassing the previous record taken by Dusty Gerrits in 2012.
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Ride Michigan Snowmobile Trails
I feel bad for folks who have never had the opportunity to throw a leg over a snowmobile and go for a ride across the frozen white stuff. Growing up in Northern Michigan, it was just what we did in the winter, along with ice fishing, sledding, and more. Snowmobiles are part of the winter landscape and are a great way to enjoy the frozen splendor of the Great Lake State. Here are five reasons why you need to give it a try.
1. There's lots of trails
One of the many great things about the state if you're a sled head is the abundant trail system. There are over 6,200 miles of groomed trails in...
First Adult Mountain Lion Seen in Kentucky Since Civil War Shot by Wildlife Officer
Kentucky wildlife officers have confirmed the discovery of the first wild adult mountain lion in the state since before the Civil War, well over a century ago. The large cat was first spotted by a dog walker in Bourbon County on Monday afternoon. According to WKYT, officials said that the dog may have given the cat a fright, and it fled up a tree on Redmon Road. The responding officers decided to euthanize the animal due to concerns that the...
Video: Deer Bucks Antlers after Being Shot
Filmmaker and hunter Jason Sebo got a late-season surprise when, after recovering a buck shot, he found its antlers discarded on the forest floor.
"[It] ran about 60-70 yards, piled up," Sebo said in this video. "Unfortunately this time of the year, their horns begin to break off the pedestals and that's exactly what happened."
Deer generally start shedding their antlers in late winter and start growing them again in late March or early April. It is not too uncommon for hunters to see bucks rubbing or shaking off their antlers, and older ones usually shed before younger ones. It also...
More Sportsmen Opting for Hunting-themed “Camo Caskets”
The subject of casket design may be a morbid topic, but more and more people are looking into customizing their final arrangements---and that means choosing the right casket. From the traditional to something a little more unique, a number of companies offer custom-built caskets in a wide variety of styles. One of the designs on the market is a hunting-themed, camouflage-lined casket. Layouts from the subtle, with only certain parts of the casket adorned with camo, to the fully wrapped.
Yet the existence of these caskets begs the question, do people actually buy them, or are...
Would You Off-road in an Army Humvee? Vehicles Finally Offered on Civilian Market
For the first time in the vehicle's history, the US Army will be offering camo-covered Humvees for sale to the general public. According to Army Times, the Department of Defense will selling off as many as 4,000 of the iconic vehicles at auction, rather than scrapping them as the department has done in the past. Buying a humvee does come with one giant caveat, however---the vehicle is for off-road use only.
IronPlanet, the online...
How to Bowhunt Last Minute Bucks
Many bowhunters consider the early season the best time to hunt deer, and with good reason. The deer at that time are undisturbed, they can be found in somewhat predictable daily movement patterns and the weather is nice for sitting in a treestand. The rut and the gun seasons open up and the normal patterns go out the door. Bucks are running around helter-skelter and hunters either figure out how to take advantage of the conditions, or just sit home and wait it out.
The majority of bowhunters who have an unfilled tag in their pocket just hang it up and wait until the following year to go...
What Las Vegas Taught Me about Elk Calling
The emcee asked for quiet in the crowded theater and the audience eagerly obliged. Then he called the day’s last competitor onto the brightly lit stage: “Caller number six, cow sounds, please.”
Behind a curtain, judges waited for the first mewing vocalizations of elk.
For the next 45 seconds, the competitor did his best, well-rehearsed routine mimicking the sounds of cows and calves, from soft whines to sharp barks. After a short breather, and a sip of water for the dry-throated contestant, the emcee asked for 45 seconds of bull sounds. The room filled with loud, resonant bugles,...