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America's public lands face an unprecedented threat as Senator Mike Lee revises but maintains his controversial plan to sell substantial BLM acreage near population centers. Despite scaling back from the original proposal, the current plan still endangers up to 1.2 million acres of vital hunting grounds and wildlife habitat across multiple states.

• Senator Mike Lee's revised public land sale plan still threatens between 600,000 to 1.2 million acres of BLM land
• USDA's decision to rescind National Forest logging protections raises concerns about wildlife habitat disruption
• Anti-hunting bias displayed in Lorna Smith's controversial presentation at Colorado State University
• Multiple state-specific threats identified from California to Wyoming, Idaho to the Pacific Northwest
• National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups strongly opposing the land sale plan
• Canada investing $10 million to protect Atlantic salmon populations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Call your senators at 202-224-3121 and let them know that not one acre of public land is for sale. Stay safe, hunt smart, and keep the wild in wildlife.

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Step into the hunting camp with this special crossover featuring the Elk Bros team sharing their most memorable, hilarious, and sometimes harrowing hunting adventures around a virtual campfire.

This unique episode brings together experienced elk hunters Gilbert, Joe, Luis, RC, and Leroy with Hunting Stories host Michael to capture the authentic storytelling that happens when hunting companions gather. The atmosphere crackles with the energy of lifelong friendships forged in remote wilderness pursuits.

You'll feel like you're sitting fireside as these veteran hunters trade tales of axis deer hunts in Hawaii, equipment failures at critical moments, and close encounters with bears. Michael shares his recent bow hunting successes while the Elk Bros recount their adventures tracking bulls through blowdown-covered mountainsides and improvising solutions to seemingly impossible situations.

The storytelling shines in Luis's account of taking a black bear moments after tracking a wounded elk, RC's tale of facing a bear while following a blood trail, and Joe's remarkable feat of harvesting four different animals with the same arrow in a single season. Throughout it all runs the thread of genuine camaraderie – complete with good-natured ribbing about hearing loss, arrow mishaps, and navigation blunders.

What makes this episode special isn't just the hunting knowledge shared (though there's plenty), but how it captures the full experience of hunting camp: the laughter, the mutual respect, and the shared passion that connects these outdoorsmen. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or simply enjoy authentic stories of adventure, this episode delivers unforgettable moments from decades in wild places.

Want to hear more hunting camp gatherings like this one? Let me know by messaging on Instagram or leaving a review. If your hunting group would like to share stories on a future episode, reach out directly to be featured!

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Aaron Jennings transports us to the rugged landscapes of New Zealand's North Island, where hunting isn't just a recreational pursuit but a way of life woven into the cultural fabric of communities. From his earliest memories of sitting in the truck with his father and grandfather (koro) to his present-day adventures pursuing wild boars through blackberry-choked gullies, Aaron shares stories that reveal the unique hunting traditions of his homeland.

Perhaps most compelling is Aaron's description of hunting's role in community support. He and his brother harvested approximately 250 deer in a single year, distributing the meat to families facing food insecurity. This practice transforms hunting from recreation into service, embodying the Māori saying "kai moti te pu" (food for the table) that guides their ethical approach.

Want to see more of Aaron's hunting adventures? Follow him on Instagram at _ajdventures and experience the passion that drives New Zealand hunters to venture out every weekend in pursuit of wild game and community connection.

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