The 46-year-old claimed his wild game diet gave him the strength of a wild animal. He was wrong. MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford resident Carl Haynesworth, 46, was killed by an Alaskan Brown Bear last week after attempting to "strangle it with his bare hands," witnesses say. Although the hunter was in possession of a rifle, … Continue reading Oregon Man Eats Bear Meat, Fights Brown Bear, Dies
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Guest Column: It’s all “Pay to Play,” and we ain’t Talking about College Football
Not every company can compete on quality. “Due to a binding endorsement contract that stipulates I mention PowerAde at each grace, I just wanna say that PowerAde is delicious, and it cools you off on a hot summer day and we look forward to PowerAde's release of mystic mountain blueberry. Thank you for all your … Continue reading Guest Column: It’s all “Pay to Play,” and we ain’t Talking about College Football
8 Tips for Becoming a Better Bowhunter
Follow these tips to become the ultimate predator and never have to eat tag soup again. 1. Wear your full camo "system" during local 3-D shoots. You didn't max out your credit card on Sitka apparel just to go to archery shoots and wear shorts and t-shirts, did you? I didn't think so. You're a … Continue reading 8 Tips for Becoming a Better Bowhunter
An Open Letter to Michael Waddell
Written as if he were across the table from me. Dear Michael, I've watched your show for a long time. You've had a positive impact on so many lives (I've personally heard some of the stories) and I appreciate your support for free speech, gun rights, conservation efforts and just about everything else you care … Continue reading An Open Letter to Michael Waddell
The Five Dumbest Things Influencers Say When Addressing Criticism
In no particular order. It’s becoming more and more common for hunting influencers to act shocked and defensive when social media users begin to call them out for doing or saying something stupid. Many of these celebrities even appear to be surprised when a group of people don’t agree with them on every topic. Rather … Continue reading The Five Dumbest Things Influencers Say When Addressing Criticism
Actually, We Don’t Have to Celebrate Every Hunting Method
Reaping may be legal where you hunt, but don't expect a pat on the back if you promote the act. Now that we're squarely in the middle of turkey season, that tired, old narrative about hunters being required to stay on the same sheet of music has resurfaced. And oh, how I hate it. HEY … Continue reading Actually, We Don’t Have to Celebrate Every Hunting Method
Crossbows, Four-Year-Old’s and Minding Your Own F**king Business
Some things are more important than your opinion. If you've followed along with this website for any length of time, you'll know I have a few opinions on R3, influencers, the effects of social media on hunting, crossbows, turkeys and any number of other topics. One thing I don't have a public opinion on, however, … Continue reading Crossbows, Four-Year-Old’s and Minding Your Own F**king Business
Boy Who Hasn’t Been Alive Long Enough to Have an Opinion is Excited to Become a Hunting Influencer
Anti-Boomer rhetoric and a non-ironic mullet are apparently all it takes to become a leading voice in the hunting community. MILTON, GA – Internet personality, avid hunter and University of Georgia freshman Kade Dickley has always felt at home in the spotlight. His father, Rick, is a successful lawyer and often featured a younger Kade … Continue reading Boy Who Hasn’t Been Alive Long Enough to Have an Opinion is Excited to Become a Hunting Influencer
Looking Like You Hunt is More Important than Actually Hunting, Experts Say
Social media marketing places an emphasis on looking the part, reality be damned. Instagram users looking to make a quick buck need only to pretend they're hunting, marketing experts say. The multi-billion dollar industry is seeing a shift in how hunting brands create an "emotional connection" with their customers, and influencers are leading the charge. … Continue reading Looking Like You Hunt is More Important than Actually Hunting, Experts Say
How TWRA Partnered with The Hunting Public to F**k Over Tennessee’s Resident Turkey Hunters
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