A First Merriam | One Shot, One Flop

My daughter, Haydyn, had not yet gotten her first turkey. And believe me, it hasn’t been for lack of effort on her behalf! Suffice it to say, turkeys are just jerks!

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Big Game Field Kit Essentials

Maintaining an efficient Kill Kit is simple and will save you a lot of time and frustration in the field. Here are my own personal recommendations.

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8 Reasons Coyotes Should Be Hunted

Since the early 1900s, coyote population expansion has moved from the great plains to all corners of the country. Coyotes are now found in all 49 states in the continental US.

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Military Waterfowl Hunt in Tennessee Honors Troops

New hunting opportunities have come for veterans and active military members in the state of Tennessee as the state recently hosted the first Military Waterfowl hunt for the men and women who have served our country.

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The Outdoors During COVID

There have indeed been some positives that have come from this pandemic. And I feel like we could all use a bit of positive news at this point

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Why I Hunt

I’ve long been asked by those who do not hunt why I like hunting. Often, they misunderstand that hunting isn’t simply about harvesting an animal or bird.

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Deer Hunter’s Post-Season Checklist

Deer season has finally wrapped up across most of the country, leaving behind a variety of memories, and hopefully, filled tags and meat in the freezer. Now is the time that many deer hunters hang up their gear and begin to dream about what the coming season might bring.

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Texas Sandhill Crane Hunting - Getting It Done The Hard Way

With all of the industry shows being canceled due to COVID, I found myself with an empty dance card in January. What better way to spend a January weekend than hunting cranes near Lubbock! Of course, in true Pike style, it never is as easy as it should be.

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How to Find Late-Season Bucks

The late-season can be a feast or famine for many deer hunters across the country. Some hunters will experience ample opportunity, while others are left scratching their heads. What makes the difference?

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