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Rancher Appointed Chair of NM Commission

April 3, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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Tucumcari rancher Scott Bidegain is the new chairman of the New Mexico Game Commission. Bidegain, 33, was elected by the Commission at its March 21 meeting in Albuquerque. He succeeds Jim McClintic as chairman. McClintic died Feb. 15 after a … Read More

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HiViz Leaving Colorado Due To Gun Legislation; Multi-State IDPA Shooting Competition Canceled

April 1, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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A major firearms accessory manufacturing company has announced it is leaving Colorado and a major regional shooting competition was canceled, both due to the recent gun control legislation passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper. HiViz … Read More

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Meat Eater vs. A Vegan

April 1, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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Steven Rinella of MeatEater, a popular television show on Sportsman Channel, encountered a question from a vegan during a recent book signing and Q&A session. Rinella was promoting his book “Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter,” … Read More

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Crazed Deer Attacks Fisherman In River!

April 1, 2013 | Alan Clemons

Fly fishing, or any fishing, is supposed to be enjoyable without any thought of being gored or battered by a crazed animal. In this week’s weird deer story, a Utah angler was peacefully casting his fly on the Weber River … Read More

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Awesome Whitetail Deer Tattoos!

March 29, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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This gallery contains 17 photos.

Some folks show their love of deer hunting with a bumper sticker, window decal or tag. Others get it in ink! Check out some of these wicked deer tattoos!

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Colorado Hunting Boycott Brewing Over New Gun Restrictions?

March 28, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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It appears Colorado may be the next battleground for hunters to show their support of the Second Amendment as rumblings continue to grow about a boycott in the upcoming hunting seasons. By Alan Clemons, Managing Editor Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper … Read More

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Deer Poacher Sends State $6K Check … 40 Years Later

March 27, 2013 | Alan Clemons
In the late 1960s, red coats were still common attire for deer hunters. (Stump Sitters photo)

The debate around the coffee shop table or deer camp card game sometimes goes like this: If you committed a wildlife violation and no one knew, would you turn yourself in or let it slide? It’s a good question and … Read More

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Deer Pummels Innocent Dog, Pesty Cat Runs Away

March 27, 2013 | tdallmann
Deer Attack

Mama don’t play when it comes to protecting her young. Hunters know you don’t want to get between a bear sow and her cubs, and this doe isn’t taking anything from anyone. Watch what happens when this fawn gets checked … Read More

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Flagstaff Considers Ban On Feeding Deer

March 27, 2013 | Alan Clemons

Problems with urban whitetail deer are nothing new, and the Flagstaff City Council is considering what to do about a problem in the northern Arizona town. The Continental Country Club homeowners association has asked the council for some kind of … Read More

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Major Changes Implemented For Idaho Hunting Seasons

March 27, 2013 | Alan Clemons
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has adopted 2013 seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, as proposed by Fish and Game biologists. The new seasons include an increase in elk controlled hunt and pronghorn … Read More

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