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For those of you who have been waiting all winter for gobbler season, the wait is officially over. April showers bring May flowers, but the start of May brings gobbler season throughout the Northeast.

It’s always nice to know that if you decide to go hunting that you’re not going to have to worry about getting yourself shot by someone who isn’t trained, experienced or careful.

New Hampshire knows the value of letting youth hunters get the thrill and experience of being out in the woods and being a part of something special.

There’s no doubt about it–turkeys are a ton smarter than they look.

Last Thursday, officials in Maine unveiled a plan to help increase the deer population–something that has been quickly dwindling. Part of that plan includes paying hunters to kill more coyotes in areas where deer herds are being impacted heavily.

It looks like Leupold is making a point of venturing into territory that most scope manufacturers avoid at all costs. The company, which is known for its high-quality optics and innovative designs, recently announced that hunters and shooters can now order a VX-II 1.5-4x28mm scout rifle scope through the Leupold Custom Shop.

If you’ve never heard of Randy Flannery and you consider yourself an avid deer hunter, then you should probably do some research.

It’s almost embarrassing to bring my muzzleloader over to the family firing range these days. All of my cousins and uncles can only shake their heads as I pull out my Thompson Center .50 caliber, which has seen its fair share of dings and scrapes. Sitting atop is a shiny, gorgeous scope emblazoned with the Nikon logo.

It isn’t very often we talk about a new gun that is on the market. First and foremost, we hardly ever get a chance to try out all of the new products, and, frankly, the ones that do come out that we get a look at don’t often offer anything more than the models already on the market.

If you were planning on doing some moose hunting in Vermont this year, you’re going to find yourself competing for a smaller number of permits.