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When to Plant Deer Food Plots—An Offseason Timeline

By Adam Lewis— June 15, 2024

What’s the absolute best time to sow cover crops, corn, beans, brassicas, cereal grains, and more. Here’s a complete breakdown

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What Is a Group of Deer Called?

By Scott Bestul— June 15, 2024

Yes, a group of deer is called a “herd.” But not so fast””it’s called several other things too

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An Oregon Tanker Truck Carrying More Than 100,000 Hatchery Salmon Crashed Into the Wrong River

By Kris Millgate— June 15, 2024

Thousands of live salmon were released into a small tributary of the Grande Ronde River last month

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Coyote vs Dog (It’s Not Always as Obvious as You May Think)

By Matthew Every— June 13, 2024

A few domestic dogs look quite a lot like coyotes. Here are the key differences””plus which one would win in a fight

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How Much Does a Grizzly Bear Weigh?

By Matthew Every— June 13, 2024

Grizzly bears are huge. But how huge depends on age, sex, time of year, and more. Here’s a full breakdown.

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Large white-tailed buck deer running through open grassy field in autumn. Wildlife Conservation

How Fast Can a Deer Run?

By Scott Bestul— June 13, 2024

We all know that a spooked whitetail can get out of Dodge in a hurry. But just how fast are they compared to other deer species, predators, and…you?

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Find a 12,000-Year-Old Arrowhead With These 10 Tips

By Tom Keer— June 13, 2024

Collecting Native American artifacts can offer an inspiring peek into how hunters once hunted in this country

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Two men fishing from a wooden boat on a calm forest river. Wildlife Conservation

The Legend Lives

By Eric Church— June 13, 2024

A letter about the revived F&S from our Legacy Stewards

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The Largest Snake in the World—And 9 More Super-Size Serpents

By Bill Heavey— June 13, 2024

Meet Medusa, the largest snake in the world. Plus, boas the length of school buses, quarter-ton anacondas, and a 12-foot pit viper named Silent Death.

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Three researchers examine and document a massive Burmese python in Florida wetlands. Wildlife Conservation

The Biggest Burmese Pythons Ever Captured in Florida—Including a New No. 1

By Steven Hill— June 13, 2024

Invasive pythons have wreaked havoc on the Everglades. Here are the biggest ever captured in Florida’s wilds, including the record-breaking 19-footer taken this month

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