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From tag to table — official season dates for all 50 states, plus safe doneness temps for your harvest.
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Sep–Oct | Nov |
| Elk | Sep | Oct–Nov |
| Turkey | — | Apr–May |
All 50 state wildlife agencies, plus how seasons, tags and licenses work.
Find your state → Network| Doneness | Target |
|---|---|
| Rare | 125–130°F |
| Medium-rare | 130–135°F |
| Well-done | 160°F+ |
Safe pull temps for venison and steak, from Popular BBQ.
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Carry anywhere discreetly and safely with the best belly band on the market! Living an active lifestyle means you’re on the move; whether it’s a jog through the park, a quick trip to the grocery store, or around the office. No matter what life throws at you, CrossBreed‘s Modular Belly Band 2.0 is ready. Taking…
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Archery targets are very serious business indeed! Ethical hunters know that it’s critical to keep their archery skills sharp ahead of bowhunting season. The good news is that, unlike gun hunters, you can practice in your backyard. But just launching broadheads at a paper plate isn’t really going to help you much during the season….
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How would you spend $500 gearing up for the season? Primary Arms wants to be your one-stop shop for all things steel, lead, glass, carbon-fiber … and hunting clothes … backpacks and slings … well, you name it! The new Hunting assortment is the first time that Primary Arms has carried such a wide arrangement of…
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