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Today on the show we’re back with another episode of our 2017 Rut Radio mini-series, in which we’re getting realtime from-the-field updates from across the country regarding deer behavior, current conditions effecting deer, and the tactics that are working right now….

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Oregon State Police Looking for Leads in Two Oregon Mule Deer Poaching Cases

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Oregon State Police

Officials are looking for leads in two trophy mule deer poaching cases.

Hunting seasons are starting to wind down in many areas, but poaching incidents are still happening. Now the Fish and Wildlife Division of the Oregon State Police is turning to the public for leads in two poached trophy mule deer and is offering a $500 reward for information.

The cases are in two separate counties. The first involves a headless buck found dead in Deschutes County in December on BLM land. The person or persons responsible took only the buck’s head and backstraps. The rest of the deer was left behind to rot.

The OSP believes someone shot the buck around Oct. 29.

The second case involves a buck that was found dead Dec. 3 in the yard of a Three Rivers resident in Jefferson County. OSP believes someone shot it with rifle near Lake Billy Chinook before it died in the yard.

The OSP press release states authorities don’t believe the two cases are related at this time.

Officials encourage anyone with information on either incident to call Oregon’s turn-in-poachers hotline at 1-800-452-7888.

NEXT: THESE ARE THE 8 DUMBEST POACHERS YOU’LL EVER COME ACROSS

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Bowhunt or Die – Season 04 Episode 20: Flying Solo

http://youtu.be/EE1MAZup8PU

HUNTING GIANT RED STAG IN NEW ZEALAND W/ MTN OPS

http://youtu.be/3q2rRl4YpQk

Exciting Deer Hunting During the Rut: 4 Big Bucks Down! (#314) @GrowingDeer.tv

http://youtu.be/AfYYUTf6B00

California Bighorn Sheep Hunt

http://youtu.be/KSkDEK7Z5XE

Kayaker Hooks Shark, Then Goes for a Ride

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This is why you shouldn’t shark fish from a kayak.

Kayak shark fishing sounds pretty awesome in theory. However, when the time comes to actually put it in practice, it’s pretty terrible. Just check out this video of an Aussie kayaker hooking into a shark and having no idea what to do about it.

One thing that is pretty cool, though, is how much that shark jumps. It’s not a mako, but according to the video and the comments of the video, it’s a copper shark. Apparently, they’re pretty wide spread and not that dangerous. Nonetheless, in a kayak, I’d want none of that crap.

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Fisherman James was out on his kayak in Auckland's Kawakawa Bay when he hooked a four-metre-long shark. And it was a rough ride.

Posted by Newshub on Monday, December 11, 2017

“I don’t want that…anywhere near my boat.”

Yep, I couldn’t have said it any better. I’m all about chasing around huge sharks, but only in a boat big enough that my butt isn’t dragging in the water.

Although he didn’t caught the shark, it’s probably a good thing. Something tells me he wouldn’t have been happy with that result.

I guess this is why we should carry a GoPro when we fish!

NEXT: THIS IS EXACTLY WHY YOU WANT A CATCH CAM NET

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The Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide

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It can be hard to find the right fly fishing gifts for the fisherman that has everything. This will help.

When it comes to fly fishing, most fisherman make sure they are well covered in gear before they head to the water. Perhaps it’s just par for the course.

However, when it comes time to find the right fly fishing gifts for those fishermen around the holidays, it can be a struggle.

Well, maybe not.

There are a few newer, innovative fly fishing companies out there putting out some top notch products that the fisherman in your family probably doesn’t have.

Just check this out and see for yourself.

1. Catch Cam Nets

Oh my, What big teeth you have!!! The musky prototype is getting tested very well this week. #catchcamnets #fishingnet #fishinglandingnet #fishingequipment #fishingeveryday #fishingislife #catchandrelease #steelhead #fishinglife #fishingdaily #outdoors #gopro #bassfishing #basspro #madeinamerica #usa #like #l4l #tbt #proof #troutporn #waltonrods #onthefly #instafish #browntrout #fishing #flyfishing #troutfishing

A post shared by Catch Cam Nets (@catchcamnets) on Dec 6, 2017 at 5:56am PST

Any fly fisherman worth their waders has a quality net. Do you they have a net that can also take pictures? Well, probably not. Catch Cam Nets offers a very unique take on merging fly fishing with social media. Through a patented attachment process, the angler in your family can attach a GoPro, cell phone, or action camera right to their net. From there, they can take pictures of every fish they catch. These nets are made in America and 100% fisherman tested and trusted. This is one of the fly fishing gifts any fisherman would be happy to have.

2. Spawn Fly Fish

From Iceland to Australia and everywhere in between our products are popping up in the hands of tiers around the world! Thank you @sindrihlidar for sharing the photo! Check him and @fishpartner out!

A post shared by SPAWN Fly Fish (@spawnflyfish) on Dec 4, 2017 at 8:00am PST

Spawn Fly fish is a small company ran and operated by three life long friends. If you have a fly fisherman that ties their own flies, well, they are going to want to get in on what they have to offer. From completed flies to just the heads, every one of their handcrafted bodies creates a very life like replica of whatever baitfish the fish in their area eat. If you pick up a handful of these and put them in your fly fisherman’s stockings, they may not unwrap anything else and start tying right there. Seriously, just check them out and see for yourself.

3. Smith ChromaPop Sunglasses

The Outlier 2 and the larger Outlier 2 XL are modern takes on our original Outlier frame. Built with Evolve eco-friendly material and #ChromaPop lenses, both styles can be comfortably worn all day wherever your adventures take you.
#AmplifyAwesome #SmithOutlier2 #SmithOutlier2XL

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Easily one of the best additions you can make to a fly fishing toolbox, the ChromaPop technology in Smith’s shades is an incredibly amazing advantage. You’ll instantly recognize a difference in clarity, color, and contrast whether you’re spotting redfish in the flats or eyeing trout in a Rockies stream bed. The prices vary among the styles, but are well worth it.

Springing for quality fly fishing gear used to scare people away because of the hefty investments, but things with big price tags seem to provide the reliability and effectiveness that today’s fly fisherman should expect.

Now that you’ve got ideas for what to get them, maybe you should start planning a fly fishing trip for the New Year…?

NEXT: WHEN IT COMES TO THE SECRETS OF FLY FISHING, IT’S ALL ABOUT PERSEVERANCE

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Cameron Hanes #KEEPHAMMERING 5K Run

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