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Step by Step DIY European Mount
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Step by Step DIY European Mount

Step by step instructions on how to do a European Skull Mount with photos included.
Tyler Henderson11 years 3 months ago
Wild Game Holiday Meal Plans
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Wild Game Holiday Meal Plans

These meal plans are for those of us who love to eat wild game and…
Carrie Zylka11 years 3 months ago
Kentucky Sandhill Cranes – Winter Wildlife Watching at Its Finest
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Kentucky Sandhill Cranes – Winter Wildlife Watching at Its Finest

Just this week our fearless leader, publisher, and editor CarrieZ did a great post about…
Gretchen Steele11 years 3 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 086 – Tips for Staying Warm While Out Hunting
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#HuntFishTravel 086 – Tips for Staying Warm While Out Hunting

Rick Helke 1st ever supporter of the show joins to chat about staying warm in…
Carrie Zylka11 years 3 months ago
Making Sense of Scent Control; a Product Comparison
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Making Sense of Scent Control; a Product Comparison

With all the products on the market these days, it's hard to tell what to…
Jim Willes11 years 3 months ago
Eagle Watching in Kentucky and Missouri
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Eagle Watching in Kentucky and Missouri

A unique Kentucky State Park tradition - Eagle Watch Weekends - will be offered once…
Carrie Zylka11 years 3 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 085 – Deer Scents, Lures & How to Make a Mock Scrape
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#HuntFishTravel 085 – Deer Scents, Lures & How to Make a Mock Scrape

This week Carrie and Rachel head down the rock ‘n’ roll rabbit hole, they reveal…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
Ground Hunting the Natural Way – Part Two
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Ground Hunting the Natural Way – Part Two

Now that your location has been set, let’s spend some time on blind construction. For…
Nick Viau11 years 4 months ago
Treating Water In The Back Country
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Treating Water In The Back Country

Anyone who has done any backpack hunting knows that the lighter their pack, the more…
Tyler Henderson11 years 4 months ago
Video: How to Cook Seared Duck with Cranberry Sauce
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Video: How to Cook Seared Duck with Cranberry Sauce

On this episode of CookIN’ Gone Wild, Michelle shares her recipe for seared duck breast…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 083 – The Debacle That Was My South Dakota Mule Deer Hunt, debacle
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#HuntFishTravel 083 – The Debacle That Was My South Dakota Mule Deer Hunt, debacle

Have you ever spent 15 hours completely lost in a dark canyon with no GPS,…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
LOST! In the South Dakota Wilderness Part 1: The Canyon
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LOST! In the South Dakota Wilderness Part 1: The Canyon

It was about 10:30pm when I realized what I’d been taught as a young girl…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
LOST! In the South Dakota Wilderness Part 2: The Fields
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LOST! In the South Dakota Wilderness Part 2: The Fields

READ PART 1 HERE Yes, I’d made it to the top of the canyon. That…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
4 Crucial Tips for Hunting from a Ground Blind
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4 Crucial Tips for Hunting from a Ground Blind

“4 Crucial Tips for Hunting from a Ground Blind” For those of us that hunt…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
Video: How to Cook Sesame Venison Kabobs
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Video: How to Cook Sesame Venison Kabobs

On this episode of CookIN’ Gone Wild, Michelle teaches us a new way to cook…
Michelle Cain11 years 4 months ago
Gear Review: Zippo Outdoors Rugged Lantern
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Gear Review: Zippo Outdoors Rugged Lantern

Let’s face it – every outdoorsman needs a good, durable, lantern. For those of us…
Gretchen Steele11 years 4 months ago
Paleo Garlic and Mixed Peppers Hot Sauce Recipe
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Paleo Garlic and Mixed Peppers Hot Sauce Recipe

A few years I interviewed Georgia Pellegrini about her book Modern Pioneering. The book had…
Carrie Zylka11 years 4 months ago
Gear Review: EcoTrek Fitness Bars
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Gear Review: EcoTrek Fitness Bars

EcoTrek Fitness Whole Food Bars where developed to contain high quality ingredients, with no refined…
Jason Maure11 years 4 months ago
How to Bone Out an Elk
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How to Bone Out an Elk

Going into the 2014 hunting season marked my 20th year of elk hunting. My elk…
Tyler Henderson11 years 5 months ago
Video: Venison Pumpkin Chili – CookIN’ Gone Wild
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Video: Venison Pumpkin Chili – CookIN’ Gone Wild

Everyone is in pumpkin mode; including the Indiana DNR! Check out this amazing recipe for…
Michelle Cain11 years 5 months ago
Outdoor Writers Crowned Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge Champions
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Outdoor Writers Crowned Third Annual Mercer Muskie Madness Challenge Champions

Duo overcomes challenging fishing conditions and unfamiliar waters to capture coveted title Press Release: Mercer,…
Carrie Zylka11 years 5 months ago
Video: Two Recipes for Morel Mushrooms
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Video: Two Recipes for Morel Mushrooms

In this special episode, Michelle Cain of the Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife quickly…
Michelle Cain11 years 5 months ago
10 Things I Learned on My First Ever Mule Deer Hunt
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10 Things I Learned on My First Ever Mule Deer Hunt

I learned a lot during my time in South Dakota on the hunt for the…
Carrie Zylka11 years 5 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 081 – Mosquito Repellents and the Hunter
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#HuntFishTravel 081 – Mosquito Repellents and the Hunter

Carrie & Rachel chat it up this week about the mosquito repellents they use, the…
Carrie Zylka11 years 5 months ago
Archery After Mastectomy – YOU CAN DO IT!
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Archery After Mastectomy – YOU CAN DO IT!

PREFACE: This isn’t meant to be a how to guide for returning to archery after…
Gretchen Steele11 years 5 months ago
Sunday Morning Musings – Happy Surgical Anniversary Day & How Far I’ve Come
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Sunday Morning Musings – Happy Surgical Anniversary Day & How Far I’ve Come

{I actually wrote this September 30, 2014.  Today is my birthday and last year’s kinda…
Carrie Zylka11 years 5 months ago
Service Review: Gun Watcher – Locate and Negotiate!
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Service Review: Gun Watcher – Locate and Negotiate!

North Florida                                …
Fay Walker11 years 6 months ago
Ground Hunting the Natural Way – Part One
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Ground Hunting the Natural Way – Part One

Bowhunting on the ground is a heart-thumping endeavor that appears to be on the decline…
Nick Viau11 years 6 months ago
7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall
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7 Reasons I Love Camping In the Fall

I love fall camping. Everything about it and once Labor Day hits and hunting season…
Carrie Zylka11 years 6 months ago
Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak
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Kayak Fishing: Finding the Perfect Fish Friendly Kayak

Withlacoochee River – North Florida     Coordinates XY: 30.464334, -83.224044 I have always been…
Fay Walker11 years 6 months ago
#HuntFishTravel  078 – Keeping Your Game Fresh after the Kill
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#HuntFishTravel 078 – Keeping Your Game Fresh after the Kill

You’ve killed it and field dressed it but now what? Wild World of CarrieZ’s newest…
Carrie Zylka11 years 6 months ago
Guest Post: Big Bargain Hunting for Gear Online
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Guest Post: Big Bargain Hunting for Gear Online

Every hunter knows the value of patience when it comes to tracking your quarry. But…
Cal Brock11 years 6 months ago
Stumping 102 – Building the Perfect Arrow
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Stumping 102 – Building the Perfect Arrow

Now that we have introduced stump shooting and addressed the merits of doing so, I…
Nick Viau11 years 6 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 076 – 2014 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations Explained
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#HuntFishTravel 076 – 2014 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations Explained

This week we’re joined by Kevin Wallenfang from the WI DNR. Rachel and I ask…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
Proposed Wisconsin Trout Regs Aim to Increase Angler Opportunities
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Proposed Wisconsin Trout Regs Aim to Increase Angler Opportunities

MADISON – The public will have an opportunity to provide input on proposals to simplify…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 074 – Fall Walleye Tactics with Marble-EYE Slayers
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#HuntFishTravel 074 – Fall Walleye Tactics with Marble-EYE Slayers

Fall is hunting season. Yes, we know. But it’s also the best fishing season too!…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
Destination Review: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Destination Review: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Five Reasons to Make Fond du Lac Your Late Summer Getaway The dog days of…
Gretchen Steele11 years 7 months ago
Wolfe Island Adventures
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Wolfe Island Adventures

When the phone rang Friday night at 10 pm, looking at the name on caller…
Jason Maure11 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 072 – Bowhunting Preseason Checklist
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#HuntFishTravel 072 – Bowhunting Preseason Checklist

This week I’m joined by Phillip Johnson of Tall Tine Bowstrings and Glacial Lakes Archery.…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
Lake of the Woods “Pay It Forward” Charity Event and WalleyeFest 2014 announces Entertainment Line Up
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Lake of the Woods “Pay It Forward” Charity Event and WalleyeFest 2014 announces Entertainment Line Up

Baudette, MN Lake of the Woods Tourism in conjunction with Walleye Master Charity Events just…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 070 – Tips for Cutting Shooting Lanes with Wicked Tree Gear
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#HuntFishTravel 070 – Tips for Cutting Shooting Lanes with Wicked Tree Gear

John Mulligan; VP of Sales & Marketing for Wicked Tree Gear joins us this week…
Carrie Zylka11 years 7 months ago
Stump Shooting 101
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Stump Shooting 101

If I had to choose one archery-related activity to entertain me the rest of my…
Nick Viau11 years 7 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 068 – Antler Growth and Organizing Your Trail Cam Photos with HuntForce
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#HuntFishTravel 068 – Antler Growth and Organizing Your Trail Cam Photos with HuntForce

What are antlers? Why do they grow the way they do? What makes them big…
Carrie Zylka11 years 8 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 067 – Archery Tips to Make You a Better Bowhunter
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#HuntFishTravel 067 – Archery Tips to Make You a Better Bowhunter

In this week’s episode I’m joined by World Champion Archer, Jahna Davis-Jurenka, we talk about…
Carrie Zylka11 years 8 months ago
Logan Peak Trail Race
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Logan Peak Trail Race

One of the most important aspects of hunting out west is to be in fairly…
Tyler Henderson11 years 8 months ago
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em – Eat ‘Em – How to Clean and Prepare Invasive Carp
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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em – Eat ‘Em – How to Clean and Prepare Invasive Carp

It’s no secret that folks along the Mississippi river and its tributaries are fighting a…
Gretchen Steele11 years 8 months ago
Harvesting Your Own Nightcrawlers
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Harvesting Your Own Nightcrawlers

My kids are getting to the age now where taking them fishing is becoming a…
Jason Maure11 years 8 months ago
Staying the Course
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Staying the Course

Sometimes being a traditional bowhunter is truly difficult, especially when the temptation of the modern…
Nick Viau11 years 8 months ago
How To Find Fish For Bowfishing
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How To Find Fish For Bowfishing

There is perhaps no sweeter phrase to a bowfisher than that of “Fish are up!”…
Gretchen Steele11 years 9 months ago
#HuntFishTravel 065 – Tips for Planning an Out of State Elk Hunt
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#HuntFishTravel 065 – Tips for Planning an Out of State Elk Hunt

Mia Anstine from Wolf Creek Outfitters joins us this week to talk about how you…
Carrie Zylka11 years 9 months ago

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