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Treat taxidermist as an artist

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines taxidermy as “the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals and especially vertebrates.” Another definition adds the words “with lifelike effect.”

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Nevada waterfowl hunters welcome rain, cooler weather

If there is anything that will make waterfowl hunters happy, it’s two days of rain and the arrival of much cooler weather. So I guess the time has come to celebrate.

Fall is the best time to fish at Lake Mead

Lake Mead reservoir is still one of America’s largest recreational waterways. Available species include catfish, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and three species of bass.

Quail hunting will take more diligence this season

Most of the sportsmen I have visited with are finding this year’s quail season to be tough going in Southern Nevada.

Shooting death in hunting mishap reinforces need for safety

Though we talk a lot about safety and emergency preparedness, especially when hunting, grim reminders every year remind us of the cost of not being prepared.

This stubborn hunter now endorses copper bullets

In recent years, there has been talk about leaving traditional lead ammunition behind in favor of nonlead alternatives for hunting. One of those alternatives is copper.

Successful quail hunting takes advance scouting

When it comes to big game hunting, there are few hunters who will argue the importance and the value of preseason scouting.