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Holiday shopping doesn't have to be a 4-hour death slog through a crowded mall. To make it easier on you, we've put together great gift ideas for hunters and anglers. You might even find something for yourself in here..     Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks Socks! Give the gift of irony by stuffing your loved one's stocking with Lorpen Tri Layer Hiking Socks. As the name implies, Lorpen Tri Layer is an incredible blend of three different natural and synthetic yarns (Coolmax, Tencel, and Nylon) that offer a unique "multi-density" knit that's perfect for active feet. This technology is designed to keep feet dry and comfortable and reduce foot fatigue. Retail $17 Big Sky Canvas Gun Case Everyone who...

Violations of laws seriously affect fish, wildlife, state parks, and forests in Montana. We realize that regulations vary extensively from one state to the next. Poaching and Trespassing are two big standouts on this list. Overall, though, most of these violations will get you in trouble wherever you're hunting, and they're all easily avoided. The following examples of vandalism or violations cause habitat destruction, depletion and destruction of fish and wildlife populations, as well as destruction of natural resources. If you think of additional common violations in the state you hunt, list them below. poaching hunting or fishing out of season trespassing exceeding bag limits nonresident purchasing resident licenses vehicles in non-motorized areas littering theft or destruction of natural resources violations of Block Management...

Garlic Butter Backstrap Bites Cook Time: 15 minutes   Serves: 3-4 Need a quick main course or appetizer? Have a backstrap and 15 minutes? Then this is the recipe you need. We cut the meat into 1-inch cubes, sear them in cast iron, then toss them with a rich and delicious garlic butter pan sauce. Serve as a main course or on skewers as an easy appetizer. Serve the bites for dinner with potatoes or rice and a nice salad, or stick toothpicks in them and pass around as an appetizer. Either way, they make a delicious, quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of venison backstrap, cut into 1-inch bites 1 tablespoon olive oil salt...

Tips for Elevating Your Game Understanding the basic techniques of ice fishing is a far cry from successfully hauling giant pike from the depths or catching a bucketful of perch. To an extent, you simply need to practice and gain experience to improve your catch numbers. The following tips will help accelerate your progress. A Little Research Finding the fish is one of the most challenging aspects of ice fishing. Most fish relate to some structure, so try to identify primary lake points, creek channels, and ledges by noting the above-ground topography and consulting maps of the lake bottom. Patience + Comfort Ice fishing requires patience. So comfort is imperative to keep your spirits high while waiting through the monotony....

Deer Heart and Eggs Anyone with a buck on the pole gets to sleep in. Even better, they get dibs on the best camp breakfast: heart and eggs. Preparations start the night before, as the heart is trimmed of fat, valves, and connective tissue, and then soaks in a light brine of salt, sugar, and water to draw out the blood overnight, leaving clean, crimson meat that can then be sliced into steaks. Each side is cooked briefly, until the exterior is caramelized and the inside remains pink. Remove the steaks from the pan and add a bit of butter and handful of forest mushrooms. As the mushrooms simmer, whisk together a half dozen eggs and pour it into the...