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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...

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...

Heavy Rain. Sure, it’s great for the water bird hunter, but what about the whitetail deer hunter? When the rain does indeed drum against the windowpane, isn’t the hunter better off inside? The answer is yes and no. Rain and deer activity A whitetail’s routine is affected little by light rain. However, weather can change where that routine takes place. Here, we’ve separated these possible changes into two categories — sensory changes and bedding or cover changes. It’s no secret deer rely on their senses of smell and hearing as top lines of defense. Rain can influence both. Swirling clouds of scent molecules, both good and bad, can be rain-washed from the air, making it difficult for deer to smell...

Extreme Success It’s no secret that food sources can be hotspots right after a snowstorm. But dealing with the varied weather extremes Mother Nature can dish out during the tag end of the season can be a lot more complicated. If you’ve booked time off or only have weekends free, you can’t wait for perfect weather. You need to adapt both where you hunt and your strategy to whitetails’ weather-influenced movement patterns. Here’s a guide to hunting tactics for eight extreme late-season weather conditions. 1. Heavy Snowfall/Blizzard You have three options here: • Hunt before it hits. Deer know when storms are coming, and they feed heavily six to 18 hours before heavy snows set in. Leave work early, take a...