Blue Raccoon Photo: The Woman Who Really Found It
Nicole Carroll took the viral blue raccoon photos that copycat accounts reposted without credit. Here is why the raccoon was blue and where to find her.
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Spring Turkey Hunting Preparation: Safety, Scouting Checklist, and Shotgun Patterning
Spring turkey hunting preparation starts before daylight: lock your plan, verify legality, and build conservative abort criteria so spring turkey hunting safety, a turkey scouting checklist, and turkey shotgun patterning are settled before you ever call to a gobbler. Define your spring window, lock in regulations, and build conservative abort criteria before you ever call…
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Suppressors in the Outdoors: Safety, Legality, and Ethical Use in 2026
Suppressors in the outdoors are no longer fringe accessories. In 2026, they stand firmly in the category of responsible safety gear for hunters, landowners, and everyday outdoorsmen who want to protect their hearing, reduce noise impact, and shoot more ethically in open environments.From deer camps to rural ranges, suppressors now play the same role as…
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Archery August! Here’s Your Pre-Season Bowhunting Bible
The most common hunting injury, bar none, is falls from tree stands. Before placing a portable tree stand in a tree, be sure to check the stand’s weight rating. Make sure it will support both your weight and the weight of your equipment. Hunters sometimes forget to factor in the weight of their equipment. If the…
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How Not to Die in the Woods: Tree Stand Safety
Falls from tree stands are the leading cause of hunter deaths. Bowhunting seasons are in full swing throughout most of the country, and firearm seasons have just begun. As hunters hit the woods, Whitetails Unlimited reminds hunters to use the proper safety equipment. Hunting from elevated stands of all types creates an inherently dangerous situation…
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8 Tips For a Safe Spring Turkey Hunt
Spring turkey hunting success and safety comes down to the same thing – proper planning. It’s turkey season! More hunters than ever are heading out into the fields, and many of them are new to the sport. Because so much of turkey hunting involves camouflaging yourself deeply, it’s important to remember that sometimes you do…
