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Ryan Squires lives in Colorado, where elk roam free from the plains to the Rocky Mountains. When he’s not thinking about elk, he can usually be found with an ice-cold brew.

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Are Deer Nocturnal? (Habits, Weather & Pressure Hold the Key)

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  What’s going on here? The ghostly green image from your trail camera clearly shows deer taking a stroll at 11:18 PM… but shouldn’t they have bedded down hours ago? After all, the conventional wisdom is that deer are “crepuscular,” meaning they’re primarily active at dusk or […]

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Zamberlan 971 Guide LUX Boot Review [By a Hiking Hunter]

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  Some hunters like to walk. A lot. You know the type — guys and gals who just can’t sit still because they’re convinced a trophy bull and his girlfriends lie in wait over that next ridge. But it’s seldom as easy as walking over a ridgeline. […]

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17 Best Binoculars for Hunting 2023: Top Glass for the Money

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  Choose from our list of 2023’s best binoculars for hunting, below, and you’re sure to get a good look at elk, deer, turkey, or other game long before they can slip out of range. But choose carefully — the best binos for one hunter might not […]

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9 Best Night Vision Scopes of 2023 [Digital, Gen 2+ & 3]

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  The best night vision rifle scopes for 2023 guarantee you’ll see coyotes, hogs, raccoons, and varmints well before they damage your property. These critters think they own the night, but with a trusty digital or traditional night vision scope on your AR-15 or .308, you can […]

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10 Electric Hunting Bikes: 2023’s Best Off-Road eBikes

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  The off-road path to your next trophy elk or deer isn’t always a straight one, but with one of 2023’s best electric bikes for hunting, it’ll be a lot more fun. Powered by 750w, 1000w, and even 1200w motors and large-capacity batteries, hunting eBikes drastically reduce […]

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10 Best Rubber Hunting Boots for Men & Women in 2023

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  If you plan on getting into wet, muddy terrain while hunting for deer, elk, duck, and other tasty critters, you’re going to need a set of 2023’s best rubber hunting boots. Because we know that frozen, waterlogged toes on a bitter December afternoon could ruin an […]

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Elk vs. Deer Comparison: Size, Habitat, Meat & Main Differences

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  People often lump elk vs deer meat into the same category: venison. We aren’t fans of that grouping because elk and deer are not only different creatures, they also taste quite different as well. So, for the sake of this article, we’re going to call deer […]

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15 Best Hunting Pants for Men & Women 2023 [KUIU, Sitka, Etc]

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  Welcome to our hand-picked list of the best hunting pants 2023 has to offer. Here, you’ll find gear for whatever your main objective is — whether that’s hunting deer, elk, and other big game in alpine conditions or flushing grouse upland. For those big game hunts […]

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8 Best Climbing Sticks 2023 [Lone Wolf, Hawk, XOP & More]

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Hunter scouting before the season with a set of hunting sticks strung to the outside of his backpack

  Why don’t you go climb up a tree, pal? If you’re a mobile hunter who picks off deer, elk, and other big game from a saddle, you’re going to need a quality set of tree sticks to help you safely scale to your throne. Or maybe […]

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Best Turkey Vest for You in 2023 [Sitka, Drake, TIDEWE & More]

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  The best turkey hunting vest for 2023 isn’t going to guarantee you bag a gobbler. Nor will it take out the trash. But, it will keep you organized and comfortable so you can shoot without overthinking it. With all your calls, strikers, ammo, insect repellent, and […]

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