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Adidas Unveils a Triple-Activity Guide Tennie for Hiking, Climbing, and MTB
Adidas’ Five Ten line revamps its versatile Guide Tennie with a new Guide Tennie Pro, introducing Gore-Tex waterproofing, improved grip via a Dual-zone Stealth rubber outsole with a climbing-specific C4 zone and an extended toe cap, plus an EVA midsole and waterproofing on the Pro. The shoes are pitched as multi-activity gear for hiking, biking, and climbing, and launch March 1 for $165–$200 at Adidas’ Five Ten site and retailers.
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Hunter in South Dakota Bags Rare Whitetail Buck with Moose-Like Antlers
Brent Wiesenburger, a hunter from South Dakota, recently tagged a whitetail buck with a rare antler growth pattern resembling a moose-like paddle. Wiesenburger had been tracking the deer throughout archery season but was unable to get a shot due to the dense cover of food plots. The cause of the abnormal antler growth remains unknown, although the buck had a visible tumor on its chest. During rifle season, Wiesenburger successfully took down the buck with a 100-yard shot. He described it as his true trophy, having never encountered anything like it before.
Potential Impact of Severe Winter on Deer Hunting Season
The upcoming deer hunting season in northern Wisconsin may be more challenging due to a severe winter that dumped heavy snow, making it harder to find deer. Additionally, more hunters are choosing to stay closer to home, increasing pressure in the southern and central parts of the state. Harvest rates have lagged in some areas, but counties less affected by snow cover could provide better hunting options. Weather conditions, such as snow cover and visibility, play a significant role in hunting success. The season is also the earliest it can be, which could elevate deer activity. Safety reminders and chronic wasting disease testing remain a priority for the state.
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Serial Cheater: Man Convicted in Fishing Tournament Scandal Now Faces Wildlife Poaching Charges
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Missouri bow hunter bags potential record-setting 18-point doe
Kelly Moore, a bow hunter from Shell Knob, Missouri, shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow in Barry County, potentially setting a world record. Moore, who has been hunting since he was a child, had been waiting for this opportunity and decided to go out early after spotting the massive deer on his trail camera. The deer, which is extremely rare as antlered does are uncommon, has been delivered to a taxidermist for preservation, and an official score will be determined after 60 days. A rough estimate puts the deer's score at 157 7/8, potentially making it the third-largest in the world.
"AGAWA GEAR ADK26: The Ultimate Transformable Packable Hatchet"
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