Deer Hunting
Gear for COE hunting
Hunters going after deer or ducks on Corps of Engineers reservoir lands need to recognize that the hunting environment on these properties is way different than hunting on private land. […]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
Enid’s waterfowl options
With some 21,000 acres of surface waters shining up into the faces of V-shaped flocks of waterfowl, one would think a huge reservoir like Enid Lake would be a duck destination. […]
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Head games – Defining a trophy deer is difficult
Every year scores of hunters harvest whitetails throughout the state. Each buck, in the eyes of the beholder, is truly a trophy – hosting a set of antlers that are individually unique. […]
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Something to crow about — How to hunt Magnolia crows
“From around Christmas until the end of January crows tend to congregate more,” veteran crow hunter Darrell Gibson said. “You’ll not only have the resident birds, but the northern flocks will be migrating down. The numbers of migratory birds will depend on the weather up north. […]
Other Hunting
Custom-calling plan
Veteran crow hunter and call maker Darrell Gibson was exposed to crow hunting at an early age by his father. And after developing his own style and combination of calling techniques, he became dissatisfied with the quality of crow calls on the market. […]
Ducks
Public-land ducks
Collinsville resident Justin Giles grew up hunting deer and small game, but more recently he became an avid duck hunter and caller. Giles has found that there are plenty of duck-hunting opportunities if you put in the time and effort to locate them. […]
Hunting
Pulsar Expert LRF Binocular
Featuring a high 8x magnification, a rugged body construction and easy-to-use controls, the Pulsar Expert Laser Range Finder Binocular ensures you’ll get a brighter image which can be seen even in unfavorable weather. […]
Other Hunting
Who ya gonna call? Crow Busters!
One of the Flintstones episodes you never saw was the time Fred and Barney managed to kill a pterodactyl on a weekend outing, then shortly after formed the Bedrock Chapter of PU – Pterodactyls Unlimited. […]
Ducks
Location and setup
“If you want to hunt ducks you’ve got to find some sweet spots off of the main lake and waterways in the area, and that means getting out and finding new water sources,” Jusin Giles said. “I’m looking for an area that will give them concealment, food and be located near roosting sites. […]
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Cover: January 2013
Michael Palamone killed this huge Simpson County deer in November. […]
Hunting
Registration not a fact of gun purchase
In the last 30 days, I have fielded six questions from people who have either bought a gun from an individual, inherited a gun or were given a gun by someone. […]
Deer Hunting
Last-ditch efforts can pay dividends
It’s panic time in the deer woods. The palms of the hands go damp like they did on prom night. A chill runs down the back causing shivers to ripple up and down the spine. […]