The Friday Hunting Briefing — Issue #13

The Bargain Blind

38% off · TenPoint Havoc RS440 ACUslide EVO-X Crossbow Package · $1,599.99 · $2,599.99

TenPoint rarely discounts their flagship models this deep — a grand off their 440 FPS crossbow is worth your attention. The ACUslide system eliminates dry-firing risks, and at this price point, you're getting premium crossbow performance for mid-tier money.

Field Report

• Two Morons Film Themselves Hand-Feeding Wild Grizzly in Canada — Peak touron season started early this year with two dimwits posting videos of themselves hand-feeding a wild grizzly along a British Columbia road. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is now seeking the men after receiving multiple reports.

• Congress Takes Aim at the Roadless Rule — The House will consider eliminating the Roadless Rule that protects 58 million acres of prime hunting habitat in National Forests. The 2001 rule blocks new road development that would facilitate commercial timber harvest and industrial activities.

• Florida Angler Lands New State-Record Blue Catfish — Justin Hodge pulled a new Florida state-record blue catfish from the Suwannee River, a waterway he's fished since childhood. The family had been targeting bigger fish after realizing the river's untapped potential for trophy cats.

• Should Anglers Keep More Bass to Improve Trophy Fisheries? — A controversial Instagram post showing a whole-roasted 4-pound largemouth has sparked debate about selective harvest. Some biologists argue keeping more mid-size bass could actually improve trophy potential in pressured waters.

The Watch List

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Trail Tested

Ep. 1036: Foundations - Personal Ethics and the Truth About Feeling Good as a Deer Hunter

Tony Peterson digs into what it means to hunt ethically beyond just following laws and regulations. His argument that genuine satisfaction comes from treating deer with respect and developing personal standards hits home for anyone who's wrestled with tough field decisions.

Ep. 1037: Are We Living in The Age of Deer? with Erika Howsare

Mark Kenyon interviews author Erika Howsare about her book exploring our complex relationship with deer. As someone new to deer hunting, Howsare offers a fresh outsider's perspective that might make you think differently about these animals we pursue.

Planting This Week

Memorial Day weekend marks your last chance to get several key food plot crops in the ground before summer heat sets in.

Clover (white) (North) · April 15 – May 31

Plant shallow — clover seed needs light to germinate, so barely cover with soil.

Chicory (North) · April 15 – June 1

Mix with clover for a balanced plot that provides both protein and minerals.

Soybeans (North) · May 15 – June 15

Wait for soil temps to hit 60°F consistently before planting for best germination.

Corn (North) · May 1 – June 1

Plant when soil temperature reaches 55°F and no frost is expected for 10 days.

Alfalfa (North) · April 15 – May 31

Inoculate seed with rhizobia bacteria for maximum nitrogen fixation and growth.

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The Sign-Off

"The woods were made for the hunters of dreams." — Sam Walter Foss

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend. If you're hitting the water or woods, remember those who served so we could enjoy these freedoms.