Predator Hunting
Oregon Hunter Kills Wolf in Self Defense
In a first-of-its-kind case in the state of Oregon, an elk hunter shot and killed a wolf in self-defense. It is against the law to shoot a wolf in Oregon unless a human life is […]
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Deer Hunting
B&C Confirms Largest Hunter-Taken, Non-Typical Whitetail
A deer taken in Tennessee this past season has been accepted by the Boone and Crockett Club with an entry score surpassing the current record taken by a hunter. “All deer are unique in some […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Outdoorspeople Need To Keep Their Eyes And Ears Open After This Election Too
The recent posting from our Editor William Schwarz rang true on so many counts. The election is over and the name calling needs to stop. As all the readers of ODU know by now, I […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Hare Hunting: Neither Hare Nor There
I am a hunter, pure and simple. Various members of my family have always hunted the forests and fields of New Hampshire for as long we can remember so any chance, I get to go […]
Hunting News
Boone and Crockett Club View On Big-game Trophies and Hunting
The Boone and Crockett Club, the oldest hunter-conservationist organization in North America, has released a position statement and video on big-game trophies and hunting. There are several aspects to public hunting and its connection to […]
Conservation
Greed Drives Destruction of Species Through Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
I’ve seen my share of dead animals. I understand that death is part of the whole cycle of life; predator and prey relationship. Lion King, Hakuna Matata and all that. As a hunter and fisherman, […]
Deer Hunting
Tennessee hunter bags possibly world record-breaking 47-point buck
Reported first by ajc.com. After days of tracking a whitetail deer in Sumner County, Tennessee, a hunter bagged the buck Monday and might have set a new world record. Stephen Tucker, 26, bagged the deer […]
Turkey Hunting
NEW FANATIC XL FROM MONTANA DECOY
Not just another reaping decoy, the Fanatic XL is built larger to provide more cover and allow the hunter to get away with more movement when chasing gobblers with a gun or bow. The included […]
Headlines
Meet The All New Contributors To ODU Magazine Danny Barker and Bill Cooper
“Danny Barker is a California guy who got lost in Florida and is now sticking it to the big ones on the panhandle. Danny is a great resource for those looking to score giant bass. […]
Deer Hunting
Attract Deer All Season Long
Whether a hunter is patterning a big buck or simply putting venison in the freezer, the key is finding the hottest food source. Unless rutting activity heats up, a strategy of hunting a deer’s preferred […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Christmas And Holiday Buyers Guide From ODU
OK, you only have a few days left to get a special someone a gift, take part in a short notice Secret Santa Party or that dedicate angler or hunter in your life still needs […]
Hunting News
4 Ways Your ATV Can Make You a Better Hunter
If you’re at all like me, you’re interested in anything that can make you a better hunter. One key piece of equipment is an ATV. If you have one parked in your garage, there’s a […]
Product Reviews
ODU Product Review: Top Notch Multi-Function Flashlight
Fenix ld75C is a multi use flashlight for any hunter, angler, camper or family. It should be made part of your safety kits and emergency road side boxes. ODU received the light with two sets […]
Videos
Are Hunters more Moral than Vegans?
“At 3:15Pm on an early November day, I draw my bow back on a ‘trophy’ Whitetail deer in the baystate of Massachusetts. In the background I hear the bustle of traffic beginning from people’s day […]
Hunting News
Hunt Multiple Locations with the Tree Stand Buddy
What hunter hasn’t stepped out of the truck in the pre-dawn darkness to find the wind blowing in the wrong direction or decides at the last minute that he or she wants to hunt a […]
Headlines
OZONICS – Scent Control for the 21st Century!
The Ozonics HR-200 unit is a lightweight, highly mobile 1.7-pound device that is changing how hunters manage their scent control regimen both in and out of the field. ( #hunting ) The Ozonics HR-200 quietly […]
Hunting News
Yamaha Outdoors Tips – Early Birds
It is said that, “The early bird gets the worm,” but the early hunter doesn’t always get the bird. Being the first one to call a bird on opening day does have it’s advantages, but […]
Hunting Videos
Top Hunting Headlines
NEW ‘VARMINT HUNTER’ AIRGUN
Gamo® Outdoor USA introduces the rebirth of a legend this year. The all-new Varmint Hunter features its famous laser sight & flashlight combination, but now includes many of the top features from Gamo’s premium air […]
Hunting News
Top Hunting Headlines
Demand More from Your Turkey Hunting Vest
He may not look like much to the uninitiated, but any experienced, globe-trotting hunter will tell you that North America’s wild turkey can be one of the world’s toughest animals to harvest. From the time […]
Big Game Hunting
Hunter Harvests Rare ‘Piebald’ Elk
Hot Springs Star reported: One of the things that appeal to people who enjoy hunting the Southern Black Hills of Fall River County is the variety of wildlife that can be found in the area. […]
Hunting News
Ultra-Lite Flex Hunters Harness
Hunter Safety System, the company that has brought the best features, comfort, performance and style to treestand harnesses, now offers the lightest weight, most flexible harness to hit the market, the new Ultra-Lite Flex. Named […]
Hunting News
House Bill Will Help Hunters Gain Access to Public Lands
Congressman Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced legislation–the “Making Public Lands Public Access Act”–that guarantees funding for improving hunter access to existing public lands. This legislation, H.R. 3962, is supported by the Boone and Crockett Club […]
Predator Hunting
Wolf In Missouri Shot
Reported by the RiverFront Report in Missouri: What are you more afraid of, a coyote wandering around Missouri — or a wolf? In this case, it doesn’t really matter, because the animal on the loose […]