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The money we spend on hunting licenses, permits and other fees does more than just ensure future generations can also enjoy this great nation’s wildlife resources. It helps save lives, thanks to game wardens and other staff eager to harness their outdoor knowledge and skills whenever needed. 

Immigrants who escaped socialism after World War II founded a deer camp in west-central Wisconsin that endures today through shared Latvian bloodlines. Today, Latvian remains the camp’s primary language, but English litters half the conversations. Most conversations concern deer and deer hunting, same as they always have in Wisconsin.

It’s the time of year when homes fill with the aroma of turkey fresh out of the oven, nostalgic conversations over pecan pie and the annual “When is it too early to put up holiday decorations” debate. The warmth is palpable, but seasoned gifters understand it signals the time is now to shop for family and loved ones.

Florida’s Space Coast is a great place to hunt day and night. There you can stack pigs till the wee hours then rise to look for an alligator.

Arkansas hunters managed the second-highest harvest of alligators on record during September’s season in the sloughs and swamps of The Natural State.

If you’re looking for the bespoke experience culminating in a rifle which would undoubtedly become a family heirloom, look no further than Todd Ramirez’s Custom Shop LLC.

With its 18-inch barrel and available .308 Winchester chambering, this compact powerhouse delivers everything you need to ethically harvest medium-sized game in a package that is easy to sling across the handlebars of your ATV.

The Stag 10 Pursuit shoots well, has great ergonomics and is a manageable weight for a large-frame AR.

Few places offer so much fun at just the right time in just the right doses as the Lone Star State in November.