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Stories From the Field

These are the stories that don’t always make it into the headlines — the quiet moments, the lessons learned, and the conversations that happen when the day winds down and the fire burns low.

From the field to the firepit, each story reflects a deeper connection to hunting, conservation, and the places that make it all meaningful.

A Seriously Weird Hog

The author shares his passion for hunting unusual game animals, reflecting on experiences from African hunting to pursuing unique feral Mule-footed hogs in Oklahoma. They emphasize the significance of hunting to preserve rare animals like the Choctaw Hog and highlight its distinctive features, such as solid hooves and wattles, celebrating nature’s variety.

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Bobwhite Quail Terrify Me

Walking past a pointing dog can turn calm into chaos in an instant. A recent quail hunt at Dorchester Shooting Preserve delivered all the excitement, challenge, and satisfaction that keeps me coming back.

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British Columbia Black Bear

A remote British Columbia hunt with Driftwood Valley Outfitters combined unforgettable wildlife encounters—grizzlies and a long-dreamed-of black bear—with meaningful connections to the Takla Nation and their youth apprenticeship program.

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