As always, money rules the day, and Tennesseans are the latest victims of the nation-wide push to implement R3. It wouldn't surprise me, reader, if you've never heard of Cameron Weddington. He's a Tennessee resident with a passion for turkey hunting and a small YouTube channel. In fact, I'd never heard of Weddington until I … Continue reading How TWRA Partnered with The Hunting Public to F**k Over Tennessee’s Resident Turkey Hunters
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Hunting “YouTuber” Impact and Motivation: A TAB Study
Why do hunters put themselves on YouTube and what happens when they do? Abstract As the video hosting website and mobile application YouTube has grown, so has the platform of many hunting "YouTubers." And, while many of these content producers appear to be similar, there are stark differences between those who provide a valuable product … Continue reading Hunting “YouTuber” Impact and Motivation: A TAB Study
The Types of Hunters You’ll See in the Woods (Part Two)
If you spend enough time hunting you’re bound to run into these types of hunters. The Overly-Traditional Trad Guy Let me be clear: I have no problem with traditional archers. In fact, I have a lot of respect for anyone who is willing to play the "let's see how many arrows it takes to drop … Continue reading The Types of Hunters You’ll See in the Woods (Part Two)
Florida Man Shocked to Discover Wearing Hunting Pack to the Gym Does Nothing
The man claims altitude masks and hunting packs loaded with sandbags don't work as advertised. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Florida man is complaining about his recent elk hunting experience in the Rocky Mountains after reportedly spending north of $8,000 on hunting-specific workout programs, equipment and supplements, Instagram users say. Timmy Wuerffel, of nearby Newberry, Fla., … Continue reading Florida Man Shocked to Discover Wearing Hunting Pack to the Gym Does Nothing
MeatEater has Reached Peak Grift with their “Line 1” Turkey Call
And, idiots across the world will still clamor for the $300, mass-produced marketing gimmick. Did you know, reader, that truly-custom turkey calls are being made right now by hard-working, hometown hunters? Did you know these calls are painstakingly crafted by hand, effective as hell and designed to last a lifetime? And, did you know these … Continue reading MeatEater has Reached Peak Grift with their “Line 1” Turkey Call
The Types of Hunters You’ll See in the Woods (Part One)
If you spend enough time hunting you're bound to run into these types of hunters. The Fudd Courtesy of @arsenal_616 on Instagram. Fudds are the drunk uncle of the hunting community. They're a little bit dumb, a little bit misinformed and way too set in their ways. The 30-06 is the only rifle caliber they … Continue reading The Types of Hunters You’ll See in the Woods (Part One)
We Have Enough Hunters
TAB's take on the dark side of R3. Most folks in and around the hunting community have feelings about the number of hunters in America. I'm sure some of this translates to other places but I'm sorry, Canada, I'll be talking specifically about the U.S. here. With all of the bullshit floating around the internet … Continue reading We Have Enough Hunters
Is it the Bow or is it You?
There's a time and place for tinkering, but equipment doesn't make the shooter. Archery seems pretty simple on the surface. Nock an arrow, pull back the string and let it go. As you start to peel back the layers, though, you begin to hear about tuning, spines, peep sizes, F.O.C. and any number of things … Continue reading Is it the Bow or is it You?
Man thought to be Crazed Hiker is Well-Known Hunting Celebrity
Reports of a Colorado man's erratic behavior in the backcountry nearly prompted a full-scale search and rescue effort. DENVER – A Colorado hunter felt relief Sunday evening when he discovered a man exhibiting "erratic" behavior was actually a well-known hunting YouTube celebrity. Kayden Brayden, of Steamboat Springs, says he first noticed the celebrity while searching … Continue reading Man thought to be Crazed Hiker is Well-Known Hunting Celebrity
The Dumbest Shit Hunters Say
Here's a rundown of some of the dumbest things you'll hear from the hunting community. "Harvest" or "Harvested" Are you a farmer? Do you own a combine? No? THEN YOU DIDN'T HARVEST A GODDAMNED THING, KYLE. I don't know where this dumbass phrase came from, but I know why people say it – they don't … Continue reading The Dumbest Shit Hunters Say
The Angry Bowhunter 