http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory T-Bone Blog en http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/town-to-celebrate-new-year-s-eve-with-possum-drop-despite-pet Deciding against a bid by PETA, Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour has decided he won’t second-guess wildlife regulators' de North America United States Winter Predators & Small Game Entertainment Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:21:29 +0000 stephanie 45127 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/miss-kansas-theresa-vail-is-a-tattoo-sporting-bowhunter She’s a tattoo-wearing, b North America United States Entertainment Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:37:26 +0000 stephanie 42875 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/tenpoint-purchases-horton-archery A big change in the crossbow industry has everyone all abuzz. Entertainment Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:38:29 +0000 stephanie 41779 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/supreme-court-justices-kagan-and-scalia-are-hunting-buddies It’s amazing how an enjoyment for hunting can unite two people who are worlds apart on political or even spiritual beliefs. Even two U.S. Supreme Court justices on opposite ends of the political spectrum have found common ground in the out of doors. Justice Elena Kagan, a liberal Obama-appointee, and Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative Reagan-appointee, have become hunting buddies, believe it or not. Entertainment Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:35:15 +0000 stephanie 41599 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/dead-batteries-included Hunting clothes. Guns. Bows. They all seem a natural fit for camouflage. Summer Entertainment Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:57:33 +0000 stephanie 41328 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/octopus-hunt-angers-local-divers Dylan Mayer, 19, is lying low after being condemned by critics for capturing and killing a giant Pacific octopus during a recent dive in Seattle’s Cove 2. Other divers in the area quickly posted Miller’s actions on North America United States Entertainment Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:55:09 +0000 stephanie 38025 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/deer-gets-caught-in-surf-as-sandy-approaches As Hurricane Sandy gains strength as it approaches the East Coast, people and animals alike are beginning to experience her wrath. Check out this video of a deer caught in the surf on a New Jersey beach. A resident on the beach attempted to chase the young buck away from the rocks and closer to the sandy shoreline without success. Animal Control and Humane Society eventually responded and tranquilized the deer, which was found to have a broken leg. North America United States Fall Whitetail Deer Entertainment Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:50:50 +0000 stephanie 37618 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunters-should-celebrate-75-years-of-the-pittman-robertson-ac Outdoors organizations and hunters throughout the nation are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Pittman-Robertson Act, which is recognized as one of the most successful conservation initiatives in the entire world. North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Turkey Mule Deer Elk Antelope Entertainment Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:09:06 +0000 stephanie 36944 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/enter-your-tat-in-realtree-s-hunting-tattoo-contest Entertainment Sun, 27 May 2012 20:46:54 +0000 stephanie 34975 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/realtree-on-the-slopes I just returned from a great skiing/snowboarding trip to North America Spring Winter Entertainment Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:00:05 +0000 stephanie 34599 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/eddie-salter-shows-off-the-haint- Like most people, when I think of a gobble call, I think of a hand-shaken call used for locating birds. North America Spring Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:49:10 +0000 stephanie 34528 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/duck-commanders-get-new-tv-show-o I was intimidated the first time I met the Duck Commanders. Quite honestly, all that hair scared me a bit. United States Spring Ducks Waterfowl Entertainment Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:55:08 +0000 stephanie 34521 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/chicks-with-guns When I first heard the title “Chicks With Guns,” I thought, “Oh great, another one of those sleazy calendars with half-naked women holding firearms in suggestive poses.” But, when I actually saw the work behind the title, I was enthralled. North America Hand Gun Muzzleloader Rifle Shotgun Entertainment Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:55 +0000 stephanie 34230 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/welcome-to-the-realtree-trade-sho The Realtree trade show booth is big, really big – I'm talking bigger than my house. Its immense size is a good thing for me because I can usually spot the booth in the distance and find my way back when I’m lost on the SHOT Show floor. This happens quite often. The log-cabin-style booth spans 4,800 square feet, and at its highest point, is 24 feet tall. Entertainment Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:21 +0000 stephanie 34207 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/shooting-a-machine-gun-for-the-fi I hadn’t planned on shooting a submachine gun during the Media Day event held prior to the SHOT Show. Will, Tony and I were there to gather info on the latest new hunting products and guns. But, when I heard the machine gun fire in the distance, I just couldn’t resist. I followed the sound to the Kriss booth where I had the opportunity to give it a try myself. United States Winter Rifle Entertainment Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:10:05 +0000 stephanie 34174 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/meet-stephanie-mallory As we drove from the airport to hunt camp, my hunting guide looked over at me and said, “You’re not what I expected…I thought you’d have a mullet.” That pretty much sums up the response I get when people find out that I work in the outdoor industry.  United States Winter Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:41:27 +0000 stephanie 34095 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/prois-archtach-goose-down-jacket-0 Ladies, remember how we used to have to wear mens' or boys' ill-fitting camo clothing when we wanted to go hunting? The clothes were uncomfortable and unattractive. For that reason, when Prois hit the market several years ago with their women's hunting apparel, I jumped at the chance to purchase some items. What I never anticipated was how edgy, cool and stylish Prois's clothing would be. Not only are the jackets, pants, shirts and vests functional, but they're also figure flattering. Winter Big Game Bowhunting Rifle Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:58:55 +0000 stephanie 45549 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/the-bote-stand-up-paddle-board While walking the floor of the SHOT Show, I had a chance to stop and chat with the folks at Bote Board about the Drift inflatable paddle board, now available in Realtree. I was a little skeptical at first. I mean, how steady and sturdy could an inflatable paddle board really be? When I stood on it, I got my answer. This thing is cool. Not only is it ideal for accessing those hard-to-reach honey holes, but it deflates small enough to fit into an easy-to-manage waterproof bag, so you can take it anywhere. North America Waterfowl Freshwater Fish Saltwater Fish Entertainment Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:41:21 +0000 stephanie 45481 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/spear-throwing-lesson-at-the-ata-show Napoleon Dynamite may not have included spear throwing in his list of skills essential for getting a girl, but perhaps he should have. After all, who’s not impressed with a repertoire of talents that includes the ability to accurately hurl a spear? Big Game Entertainment Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:52:52 +0000 stephanie 45324 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/gameplan-gear-introduces-double-drop-fanny-pack-at-2014-ata-s New products are what the ATA Show is all about, and GamePlan Gear introduced one of its coolest yet at this year's show. The new large-capacity, top-loading Double Drop Fanny Pack is based on the successful design of GamePlan Gear’s Full Rut backpack that it introduced last year.Like the Full Rut backpack, the Double Drop Fanny Pack provides you with a safe and comfortable way to transport your rattling antlers into the woods thanks to a hypalon wing setup that secures the antlers to the front of the pack. Fall Winter Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Fri, 10 Jan 2014 02:31:37 +0000 stephanie 45317 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-tries-to-pay-for-beer-with-live-alligator No sense in letting an empty wallet keep you from purchasing a 12-pack of beer when you've got a gator to barter. That was the reasoning of one Miami man who tried to trade a live baby alligator for beer at a Florida gas station. United States Big Game Alligator Entertainment Sat, 21 Dec 2013 03:14:26 +0000 stephanie 44957 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/chinese-skiing-cowboy-hunters-lasso-elk This story is every bit as bizarre as the headline implies. Asia Elk Entertainment Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:55:06 +0000 stephanie 44877 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/enroll-now-as-a-student-of-the-university-of-outdoors If you dream of having a career in the outdoors, but you haven’t figured out how to turn that dream into a reality, now’s your chance. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:50:47 +0000 stephanie 44804 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/female-runner-hit-by-flying-deer Krystine Rivera, 27, hoped that her seven-mile-run would help relieve some of the stress she felt after a bad day at work. North America United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:53:54 +0000 stephanie 44774 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunters-rescue-locked-up-buck-from-coyotes If you spend much time on the web, you’ve probably watched a number videos of hunters saving bucks whose antlers have become hopelessly intertwined with their rivals'. Often, one of the bucks is already dead by the time the hunters happen upon the situation. North America United States Fall Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:12:34 +0000 stephanie 44678 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/pennsylvania-hunter-takes-possible-world-record-black-bear North America United States Fall Big Game Bear Rifle Entertainment Tue, 03 Dec 2013 01:02:20 +0000 stephanie 44647 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/what-does-the-buck-say-dont-ask If you have kids, you’ve most likely heard the song or have seen the video “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?).” One of my friends knew the song would irritate me, so he made it a point to introduce it to my kids hoping they would play it over and over again. They gladly obliged, and I am now plotting my revenge. Entertainment Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:48:43 +0000 stephanie 44540 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunters-barely-escape-getting-gored-by-buck-they-save The two Oklahoma hunters in this video are lucky they didn’t get gored. Chad Yousey and Joey King stumbled across two locked-up bucks when searching for a deer King shot that morning. The smaller 135-inch, 9-pointer was dead, while the larger 140-inch buck was still alive and struggling. King filmed while Yousey unlocked the bucks. North America United States Fall Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:24:58 +0000 stephanie 44474 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/node/44410 A Florida man faces serious charges after shooting a robotic deer used as part of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission operation targe North America United States Fall Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:06:02 +0000 44410 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/some-upset-by-the-way-north-dakota-hunters-are-hauling-their- North Dakota hunters are under fire for the way some of them are hau North America United States Fall Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:37:42 +0000 stephanie 44354 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/captive-cougar-kills-woman-days-after-captive-deer-injures-ma On Saturday night, a woman was attacked and killed by a captive cougar at the animal sanctuary where she worked. North America United States Big Game Mountain Lion Entertainment Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:24:06 +0000 stephanie 44277 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/paralyzed-deer-hunter-chooses-to-end-life-support After falling from a treestand on Saturday and suffering catastrophic injuries, avid Indiana outdoorsman Tim Bowers chose to end life support and spend the last hours of his life surrounded by family and friends. Entertainment Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:09:08 +0000 stephanie 44201 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/grouse-hunter-shoots-and-kills-attacking-bear-with-birdshot A Wisconsin grouse hunter and his dog are on the mend after being attacked by a mother black bear during their hunt at the L North America Big Game Bear Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:01:29 +0000 stephanie 44140 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/humbled-to-serve-through-hava I sat, nervously waiting for the attendees of the Honored American Veteran’s Afiel Entertainment Thu, 31 Oct 2013 23:27:00 +0000 stephanie 44040 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunter-jumps-from-treestand-to-avoid-helicopter-tree-trimmer- As you know, treestand falls result in death and serious injury every season. While you are no doubt aware of the precautions you must take to prevent such accidents, have you ever considered that danger could come from above as well? North America United States Whitetail Deer Entertainment Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:23:34 +0000 stephanie 44001 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/decoys-save-duck-hunters-from-drowning Six Minnesota duck hunters used decoys as flotation devices after th North America United States Fall Waterfowl Shotgun Entertainment Thu, 24 Oct 2013 21:59:56 +0000 stephanie 43929 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/rabid-bobcat-attacks-hunters Two Arizona quail hunters have undergone treatment for rabies after the bobcat that attacked them on Thursday tested positive for the disease. United States Entertainment Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:38:02 +0000 stephanie 43865 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/what-is-your-dream-hunt Pretend for a moment that you have an endless amount of free time and resources. Money is no issue, and you have no responsibilities keeping you at home. If the sky is the limit, where and what would you hunt and why? Entertainment Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:33:28 +0000 stephanie 43792 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/naked-man-claiming-he-s-a-sasquatch-attacks-hunter Although he claimed to come from a long family line of Sasquatches, 20-year-old Linus Norgren felt no need to don a hairy Bigfoot costume, or any clothing for that matter, when he attacked hunter Jeff McDonald last week. United States Entertainment Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:42:37 +0000 stephanie 43738 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/common-ground The Realblog occassionally hosts a guest blogger. Meet today's guest blogger Michael Lee. Lee is co-host of the Backwoods Life television show that airs on Sportsman Channel and Wild TV. Lee is from South Georgia and and has the opportunity to hunt all over the country.   North America Entertainment Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:02:36 +0000 stephanie 43654 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/florida-black-bear-kills-chihuahua-in-owners-backyard In a heartbreaking video, Dina Dowd of Altamonte Springs, Fla., cries when she explains what happened to Frito the family Chihuahua. North America United States Big Game Bear Entertainment Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:49:09 +0000 stephanie 43629 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/mama-deer-beats-up-dog-and-cat The mama deer in this video means business. The poor dog seemed to be minding its own when the angry doe attacked, pummeling the pooch with her sharp hooves. You can hear a woman, who's probably the dog's owner, screaming in the background. You later hear the woman behind the camera say the dog was seriously injured. The cat, on the other hand, seemed possibly interested in having the fawn as an oversized snack. When the furry feline slapped the doe on the nose, it got a taste of mama's rage as well. United States Spring Summer Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:26:24 +0000 stephanie 43555 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/would-you-give-up-your-hunting-opportunity-for-someone-else If you’d waited nine years to draw a Wisconsin bear-hunting license, would you give it up for a disabled or critically ill child or an injured veteran? Jason Vee of Lake Nebagamom, Wis., did. North America United States Fall Big Game Bear Rifle Entertainment Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:35:35 +0000 stephanie 43503 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/wild-hogs-terrorize-residents-in-atlanta-subdivision Residents in one suburban neighborhood in Atlanta are scared. Feral hogs are roaming the subdivision and leaving chaos in their path. North America United States Hog Entertainment Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:51:47 +0000 stephanie 43425 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/the-new-yamaha-viking-is-awesome When I looked at the list of “What to Bring” for the 2014 Yamaha Viking media event, I thought the suggested items were perh North America United States Entertainment Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:44:53 +0000 stephanie 43074 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/michael-waddell-seeks-pledges-and-support-for-american-blood- Would you like to see a movie featuring hunters as the heroes? Would you support a film that celebrates true American values and honors the patriots who have fought and died to defend our freedoms? So does Bone Collector Michael Waddell and he’s asking you to help him “make the movie that Hollywood won’t produce.” North America United States Entertainment Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:43:27 +0000 stephanie 42964 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/sadie-robertson-hits-the-runway-at-new-york-city-fashion-week Ainsley Beeman is a guest blogger on The RealBlog. Ainsley is not only the 2009 Miss LSU, but she’s also a hunter. Ainsley is active in the outdoor industry and has hunted since childhood. She enjoys sharing with you her experiences as a woman in the outdoor industry and on the hunt. Entertainment Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:16:35 +0000 stephanie 42920 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-gored-by-elk-walks-for-hours-to-find-help Utah wildlife officials described Hugo Macha, 31, as being a “complete stud” upon discovering the injured man Wednesday morning.  After being viciously gored by a bull elk the night before, Macha, a Peruvian sheepherder, returned to his trailer, but his cellphone didn’t work. He decided to set out at 4 a.m. North America United States Fall Big Game Elk Entertainment Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:28:55 +0000 stephanie 42780 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-shoots-marijuana-wrapped-arrow-at-jail David Wayne Jordan, 36, told police he was squirrel hunting when they questioned him about an arrow wrapped with a baggie of marijuana that he fired at the second-floor recreation area of Whatcom County Jail in Washington on Tuesday. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:33:53 +0000 stephanie 42698 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/did-you-know-deer-eat-meat Did you know deer eat meat? Yeah, me neither, ‘til I stumbled across this video of a buck devouring a live bird. As you can see, two birds are dive-bombing a buck in an effort to keep it away from another bird struggling to fly. I am assuming it's their baby. I guess, unlike me, they knew the deer was a true threat. Suddenly, the deer picks the bird up off the ground and devours it.You hear the woman in the video exclaim, "Oh my goodness, he ate a bird! Michael, he ate a bird! He ate a bird! Did you see that?" Entertainment Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:41:40 +0000 stephanie 42663 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/wolf-attacks-minnesota-boy Wolf attacks on humans are extremely rare, but as one 16-year-old boy can tell you, they do happen. North America Big Game Entertainment Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:03:24 +0000 stephanie 42594 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/expandable-broadhead-failure-spares-hunters-life Had the expandable Rage broadhead worked as it was designed and as its reputation suggests it usually does, TJ Cartwright most likely would be dead. Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:34:31 +0000 stephanie 42547 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/cnn-features-outdoor-writers-angry-mama-moose-encounter Outdoor freelance writer and friend of Realtree Bernie Barringer sent us an email this morning letting us know that a video of his encounter with an angry mama moose was featured on CNN last night. North America Canada Big Game Moose Entertainment Thu, 22 Aug 2013 20:32:53 +0000 stephanie 42437 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/seven-people-attacked-by-bears-in-recent-days I posted a video a few weeks ago of a reporter giving a funny demo of how to survive a bear attack. But, as the seven people who’ve been attacked and mauled by bears over the last few days can tell you, bear attacks are no laughing matter. North America Big Game Bear Entertainment Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:41:48 +0000 stephanie 42394 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/congressman-willie-robertson Congressman Willie Robertson? Some say it has a nice ring to it.According to reports, Republican strategists want to recruit Robertson to run for a Louisiana congressional seat left open by Republican Rep. Rodney Alexander. Alexander announced his retirement from congress last week citing frustration with Washington gridlock. The House seat serves Louisiana’s 5th District, which includes the city of Monroe, headquarters for the Robertson's Duck Commander and Buck Commander companies. North America Entertainment Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:47:44 +0000 stephanie 42328 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/woman-sleeps-through-bear-in-the-kitchen Wow, talk about a heavy sleeper. I think most people wouldn’t be able to sleep through a bear invading their kitchen. Add in a barking dog and the fact that the woman in this story was asleep on the couch right next to the kitchen, and her slumber seems even more remarkable. North America United States Big Game Bear Entertainment Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:07:26 +0000 stephanie 42280 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/outdoor-industry-leaders-send-personal-message-to-rick-carone We've all been touched by cancer, whether through a personal diagnosis or that of a friend or family member. As you know, hope comes from the support and encouragement of loved ones. For this reason, a number of outdoor industry leaders have teamed up on this video to offer encouraging words and love to one of their own. Rick Carone, who is a videographer and field editor for Buck Commander and an important part of the Hard Core pro staff, was recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Fall Entertainment Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:23:59 +0000 stephanie 42218 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-dances-with-wild-raccoon Believe it or not, the raccoon in this video is not a pet. According to a current CNN report, Mark Brown, the man dancing with the raccoon, claims the animal is wild. He says he's known it since "it was a little bitty fellow" and he occasionally feeds it when it wonders up onto his porch.  Entertainment Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:00:47 +0000 stephanie 42177 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/reporter-gives-funny-demo-on-how-to-survive-a-bear-attack Upon watching the video of this newswoman humorously acting out the tips for surviving a vicious bear attack, my 5-year-old son Ransom said, "Mommy, if you act like that around a bear, you're going to make him angry and he'll attack you." I believe his observation could be true, but kudus to the reporter with WJAR in Providence, RI, for her willingness to act silly in order to get a good laugh. I truly appreciate her sense of humor.  North America Big Game Bear Entertainment Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:51:43 +0000 stephanie 42052 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/bears-and-other-critters-communicate-via-tree Black bears, brown bears, mountain lions, elk and deer; these are just a sampling of the critters caught on a game camera visiting this one tree in the Kananaskis Country recreational area in Alberta, Canada. These images were taken during May and June 2013 as a part of a research project. I especially enjoyed watching the mother bear and her three cubs hanging out and rubbing on the tree. At times, it looked as if they were dancing. North America Canada Big Game Whitetail Deer Bear Elk Mountain Lion Entertainment Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:14:01 +0000 stephanie 42013 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/duck-dynasty-season-4-to-premiere-wednesday-aug-14 The wait is over. America’s most recognizable and undeniably hairiest family is back. All-new episodes of cable’s No. 1 series “Duck Dynasty” begin Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 10 p.m. EST with a special one-hour season premiere. Entertainment Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:44:35 +0000 stephanie 41934 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/the-coolest-airboat-ever United States Spring Summer Freshwater Fish Bowhunting Entertainment Tue, 23 Jul 2013 02:20:42 +0000 stephanie 41891 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-bitten-by-venomous-snake-while-noodling I consider myself to be a somewhat daring person. I’ve gone rock climbing, rappelling, scuba diving, surfing and paragliding. North America Summer Freshwater Fish Entertainment Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:17:14 +0000 stephanie 41819 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/could-your-symptoms-be-caused-by-chronic-lyme-disease Aching joints, headaches and fatigue could be related to a multitude of illnesses, but when the symptoms persist for months or even years, chronic Lyme disease could be to blame. The disease is often misdiagnosed and mistreated, resulting in years of suffering for the afflicted. North America Spring Summer Entertainment Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:16:26 +0000 stephanie 41747 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/distraught-policeman-gives-loaded-gun-to-civilian-to-shoot-in Shooting a badly injured fawn to put it out of its misery is a tough thing to do, but one Richmond, Ind., police officer found the idea so unbearable that he gave his loaded gun to a civilian to finish the task. North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:01:12 +0000 stephanie 41691 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/join-rick-carone-in-his-fight-against-cancer North America United States Entertainment Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:36:50 +0000 stephanie 41504 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/indiana-couple-shoots-leopard-in-their-yard Two Indiana residents thought they’d shot a bobcat that’d been attacking dogs and cats in the area. But, when they approached the dead animal, they got a huge shock. The downed feline had spots all right, but they were a leopard's spots. North America United States Big Game Entertainment Tue, 25 Jun 2013 03:12:41 +0000 stephanie 41509 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/black-bears-duke-it-out-in-driveway What do you do when you walk outside and discover two large black bears fighting in your driveway? You do exactly what this woman did. Call 911 and get you video camera.The Coquitlam, British Columbia resident was worried about her safety, and no doubt the safety of her neighbors, when she called the authorities about the large bruins visciously battling it out on her property. North America Canada Big Game Bear Entertainment Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:01:37 +0000 stephanie 41469 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-laughs-hysterically-as-deer-beats-him-up If you couldn't see this video and could only listen to the audio, you'd swear this guy was being licked by a litter of cute puppies or perhaps being tickled by his girlfriend. Never would you guess by the sound of his hysterical laughter that he was actually getting his butt kicked by a deer.  North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:11:45 +0000 stephanie 41432 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/louisiana-operation-game-thief-pays-5000-in-rewards Rat out someone breaking wildlife or fisheries laws in Louisiana and you can get paid. Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. (LOGT), a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $5,200 to Louisiana citizens at its quarterly meeting in May. North America United States Big Game Entertainment Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:33:48 +0000 stephanie 41305 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/media-company-portrays-man-as-hero-for-record-burmese-python- Jason Leon not only gets to keep the monster snake skin from the record Burmese python he killed in the Everglades earlier this May, but he’s also attained star status. His giant catch has gone global. TomoNews, a media company that combines 3-D animation with news footage, has created a piece showing Leon dramatically killing the snake, which measured 18 feet, 8 inches long, with a knife. The 128-pound snake is the largest python to be hunted in Florida on record. United States Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2013 16:12:49 +0000 stephanie 41273 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/cameraman-loses-interest-in-man-chased-up-tree-by-brown-bear You better hope that if you’re ever in a life-or-death situation, the man behind the camera filming this video is not your only source of help, because chances are, he’s not going to do a darn thing. But, you probably won’t have to worry about that, unless you travel to the small village in Russia where this video was filmed.   Europe Big Game Bear Entertainment Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:02 +0000 stephanie 41215 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/woman-strikes-bear-with-shotgun-to-rescue-husband-from-attack One Wisconsin woman might not have known how to load her husband’s shotgun, but that didn’t stop her from using it to stop a black bear that was attacking him. North America Big Game Bear Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:01 +0000 stephanie 41168 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-hunting-with-colt-mccoy-catches-quail-in-midflight You know what they say, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." I wonder if it's worth a little more if you catch the bird in midair? During a hunt with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colt McCoy, Austin Community Church Pastor Matt Carter made a "sweet catch" on a quail that just happened to fly within his reach. With a grin on his face and accolades from his hunting buddies, Carter raised the quail above his head in a victory pose. North America United States Upland Birds Shotgun Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:04 +0000 stephanie 41139 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/alligator-attacks-man-hiding-from-police One Florida man escaped immediate capture by the police only to end up in the jaws of an alligator. Talk about karma. Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2013 20:21:37 +0000 stephanie 41112 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/6000-coyotes-turned-in-to-utah-s-bounty-program-amid-claims-t Since last September, hunters have turned in more than 6,000 dead coyotes to Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources as part of the state’s coyote bounty program. Those taking part in the Predator Control Program redeem $50 per coyote. North America United States Coyote Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2013 16:18:17 +0000 stephanie 41067 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/alabama-turkey-hunter-believes-snakebite-kit-saved-his-life A turkey hunter in my home state of Alabama believes he saved his own life by using a bite and sting venom extraction kit after getting bitten by a timber rattlesnake. North America United States Entertainment Tue, 07 May 2013 03:18:54 +0000 stephanie 41048 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/father-beats-brown-bear-with-spotting-scope-to-protect-family Hero dads have made headlines in recent days for protecting their families from vicious animal attacks. Last week, I wrote a blog about a man who saved his 6-year-old son from an alligator attack. North America United States Big Game Bear Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2013 08:18:16 +0000 stephanie 41019 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/father-saves-6-year-old-son-from-alligator-attack Little boys often think of their fathers as heroes, but one Florida father truly earned that title earlier this month after fighting off an alligator that attacked his 6-year-old son. Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:02:28 +0000 stephanie 40980 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/animal-rights-group-files-petition-to-stop-peta-killing-cats- I've wondered how other animal rights organizations would react to recent reports revealing PETA has killed thousands of cats and dogs in its care. Now I know. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:55:12 +0000 stephanie 40912 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/bears-attacks-and-mischief-in-the-news North America United States Spring Big Game Bear Entertainment Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:18:36 +0000 stephanie 40872 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/men-in-trouble-for-putting-a-shirt-on-a-deer As a hunter, I have deep respect for the animals I hunt, which means I have absolutely no respect for those who needlessly abuse animals for their own twisted entertainment. Five Wisconsin men are currently under investigation for trapping a deer, putting a T-shirt on it and filming the whole thing. The video, which was on Youtube, has been taken down, but you can see it in the clip above. You can see the deer kicking and straining to get free as one of the men wrestles it to the ground while another pulls the T-shirt over its head and legs. United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:01:57 +0000 stephanie 40808 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/public-approval-of-hunting-has-increased Looks like PETA and other anti-hunting organizations are falling down on their jobs. United States Entertainment Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:32:55 +0000 stephanie 40797 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/peta-kills-90-of-cats-and-dogs-at-virginia-headquarters Wow, this is a doozie. Data recently reported by PETA reveals that the animal-rights group killed almost 90 percent of dogs and cats in its care at the Virginia headquarters in 2012. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:47:48 +0000 stephanie 40730 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/ladies-turkey-hunt-for-texas-rios I’m sitting in the airport in San Antonio exhausted but elated. I’ve just taken my second Rio Grande gobbler, and I couldn’t have asked for a better hunt. North America United States Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:56:22 +0000 stephanie 40656 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-shoots-buck-in-walmart-parking-lot If you’ve ever bagged a buck in the Walmart parking lot, you might be a redneck. Even if you’re not a redneck, you’re definitely a simpleminded criminal and a disgrace to gun owners and hunters everywhere. Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:32:26 +0000 stephanie 40581 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/win-500-in-gear-and-a-foot-in-the-door-by-entering-my-dream-o Are you a full-time college student who dreams of one day working in the traditional outdoor sports industry as a writer, public relations representative, website designer, magazine editor or even TV personality? If so, this could be your big break. North America United States Entertainment Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:22:18 +0000 stephanie 40478 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/third-grader-on-trip-to-science-museum-gets-shot-in-leg-by-ar On Tuesday, an 8-year-old California girl visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science during a school field trip was struck in the leg by an arrow. According to the San Franciso Chronicle, third-grader, Nadine Hairston, was sitting on a life-size model of a fin whale outside the building when she was hit in her left thigh by an arrow. North America Bowhunting Entertainment Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:34:29 +0000 stephanie 40486 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/colorado-officers-shoot-coyotes-after-5-year-old-is-bitten Misbehaving coyotes are at it again. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and city of Boulder wildlife officers shot and killed two aggressive coyotes last week after they chased and bit a 5-year-old boy on the Boulder Creek Path. North America United States Coyote Predators & Small Game Entertainment Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:55:35 +0000 stephanie 40442 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/deer-mistaken-for-dead-jumps-out-of-car-trunk Michigan officers were on patrol Tuesday night when they got a big surprise. According to nbcnews.com, they were checking on parking lots when they confronted a suspicious man sitting in a car. The man told one of the officers, “I hit a deer. I figured you’d want to see it." North America United States Whitetail Deer Entertainment Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:39:06 +0000 stephanie 40365 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/duck-commanders-do-the-harlem-shake So what do the Duck Commander staff and Duck Dynasty cast do when they’re not busy making calls or filming a show? The Harlem Shake, of course. This extremely random, yet weirdly entertaining dance went viral in early February and now thousands of Harlem Shake videos are being made and uploaded to YouTube every day. The Harlem Shake always begins with one person dancing alone, usually wearing some type of helmet, in a room full of people who pretend to ignore him. That's where Willie comes in. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:42:08 +0000 stephanie 40251 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/andrew-ucles-captures-rabbit-using-poisonous-snakes Bear Grylls, step aside. Unless you can capture rabbits using venomous snakes or tackle a deer with your bare hands, it’s time to take a back seat to an Australian guy named Andrew Ucles. You see, Ucles can do both while wearing nothing but a smile and a pair of gym shorts. Entertainment Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:21:56 +0000 stephanie 40222 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/taxidermist-leaves-town-with-clients-money-and-animals Imagine this: Your son shoots his first deer. He’s thrilled and so are you. You take it to the local taxidermist to get mounted as a gift to your child. When you return to the taxidermy shop to pick it up, you discover the shop is empty. The taxidermist has skipped town with your son’s deer and your deposit money. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:23:02 +0000 stephanie 40140 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/helicopter-pilot-blows-deer-across-frozen-lake-to-shore One Nova Scotia helicopter pilot gets the prize for thinking outside of the box. When a deer and her fawn got stranded on treacherously thin ice in a Canadian harbor, rescue workers had little hope for saving them. Walking out onto the ice to retrieve the deer was too risky. North America Canada Winter Big Game Entertainment Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:40:57 +0000 stephanie 40119 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/singer-cancels-jimmy-kimmel-appearance-over-duck-dynasty-cast Did you happen to see the stars of Duck Dynasty on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night? Do you know who you didn’t see? Morrissey. Ever heard of him? Yeah, me neither. North America United States Ducks Waterfowl Entertainment Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:26:32 +0000 stephanie 40049 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/teacher-refuses-to-grade-reports-on-hunting-and-guns Last week, Will Brantley posted a Brow Tines & Backstrap blog about his friend’s son who loves hunting so much he included the names of his favorite hunting TV stars in his homework assignment. Lucky for the kid, he didn’t have Dewey Christian as his teacher. North America United States Entertainment Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:30:48 +0000 stephanie 40020 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/we-want-your-camo-prom-dress-or-tux-images Prom season is fast approaching. Have you picked out your camo prom dress or tux yet? Spring Entertainment Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:05:54 +0000 stephanie 39953 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/realtree-swimwear-model-katherine-webb-featured-in-2013-sport If you haven’t heard the name Katherine Webb by now, you’ve no doubt been living under a rock. But I'm guessing her latest bikini images will draw you out of hiding. Entertainment Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:51:36 +0000 stephanie 39936 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/do-you-think-the-deer-deter-will-prevent-deer-car-collisions Remember the crazy lady from Fargo, N.D., who called in to a radio show and recommended moving deer crossing signs as a way to decrease deer-car collisions? Big Game Entertainment Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:29:35 +0000 stephanie 38509 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/will-antler-spray-make-you-awesome Has your athletic performance been a little lack-luster lately? Are your biceps deflating along with your self confidence? No worries; spritz a little antler spray under your tongue and you’ll no doubt become the next fitness phenom -- at least that’s what companies such as Sports with Alternative to Steroids and MaxLifeDirect.com want you to believe. Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:16:42 +0000 stephanie 39817 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/nonviolent-offenders-sentenced-to-roadkill-cleanup Commit a nonviolent crime in Ingham County, Michigan, and you might find yourself picking up dead animals off of the road. Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth announced last week that the new roadkill clean-up program, which began in April 2012, is a success. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:26:49 +0000 stephanie 39779 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/angry-women-steal-and-run-over-hunter-s-trophy-buck Menasha, Wis., resident Kelly Sokel had just killed the biggest buck of his life: a 175-pound 8-pointer with a 19 1/2-inch spread. He wanted to do what many a successful hunter does in such a scenario: stop by the local tavern to show off his buck and celebrate. North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:40:08 +0000 stephanie 39704 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/four-coyotes-break-windows-and-door-during-attack-on-pets One man's beloved pets, Snoopy, Lexie and Bella, barely escaped a vicious coyote attack last week by running into their owner’s home in Riverside, Chicago. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:29:47 +0000 stephanie 39665 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/ufo-caught-on-a-game-camera-0 Weird stuff is happening in the south Texas skies, especially between San Antonio and the Rio Grande. Just two weeks after a number of UFO sightings, three digital image North America United States Entertainment Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:13:43 +0000 stephanie 39598 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/laurens-one-of-a-kind-realtree-ap-pink-wheelchair Entertainment Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:26:46 +0000 stephanie 39538 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/scientist-warn-of-relatively-unknown-tick-borne-disease As if we don’t have enough tick-borne diseases to worry about, scientists are now reporting there’s another dangerous germ hiding in the deer tick that already harbors the Lyme disease bacterium. North America United States Spring Summer Entertainment Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:56:27 +0000 stephanie 39486 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/lessons-on-the-loss-of-louisiana-coastal-wetlands We’re all guilty of complacency at times, but I was recently reminded of the damage that can be caused by such indifference during a Ducks Unlimited media duck hunt held at Cajun Fishi North America United States Waterfowl Freshwater Fish Entertainment Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:59:23 +0000 stephanie 39423 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/2013-python-challenge-begins Hunters up for a unique challenge began their quest for Burmese pythons in the Everglades National Park this past weekend as participants in the 2013 Python Challenge. The person who kills the most pythons will win $1,500 and the person who bags the longest one will win $1,000. North America United States Winter Predators & Small Game Entertainment Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:59:22 +0000 stephanie 39373 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/all-eyes-on-realtree-model-katherine-webb-during-the-bcs-nati I wasn’t surprised at all to read the news articles United States Entertainment Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:06:08 +0000 stephanie 39272 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/three-coyotes-attack-man-in-his-backyard The last thing anyone expects when walking their dog in their own backyard is to get attacked by wild animals, but that very thing happened to a Kent, Wash., man just last week. Faron Scarberry says three coyotes attacked him Friday night while he was walking his dog in his backyard. North America United States Coyote Predators & Small Game Entertainment Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:04:50 +0000 stephanie 39155 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunter-claims-50-million-jackpot-after-returning-from-hunt Can you imagine returning from a hunting trip to find out you’re more than $33 million richer? Entertainment Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:46:47 +0000 stephanie 38999 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/perfecting-the-backstrap Ainsley Beeman guest blogs on The RealBlog from time to time. Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:44:07 +0000 stephanie 38936 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/wolf-attacks-man-on-snowmobile Wolf attacks on humans are extremely rare. North America Entertainment Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:09:56 +0000 stephanie 38896 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/university-asks-mascot-to-stop-hunting-with-musket No doubt one of the coolest mascots in college football, the West Virginia Mountaineer has been asked by the school to quit using his university-issued musket for hunting after he shot a bear with it last week. The WVU mascot wears buckskin and a coonskin cap and fires a musket, which is l North America Big Game Muzzleloader Entertainment Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:54:52 +0000 stephanie 38839 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/deer-tossed-from-overpass-hits-truck-0 One truck driver is lucky to be alive after hitting a deer that someone had apparently tossed over a bridge. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:54:19 +0000 stephanie 38774 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunter-shoots-antlered-doe Hunter Jeremie Hill of Kingfisher, Okla., recently got the shock of his life when he discovered the antlered buck he’d just shot was actually a doe. North America Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:46:29 +0000 stephanie 38762 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/injured-buck-gores-hunter I can’t imagine what was going through Everett Gray’s mind as the buck he just shot gored him in the abdomen and proceeded to lift him off of the ground. Talk about living a nightmare. According to Valley News, Gray, a Cornish, N.H., resident, dropped the 8-point buck with a shot to his neck using a .257 Roberts rifle near his home. Entertainment Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:49:09 +0000 stephanie 38656 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-carries-deer-to-butcher-on-his-bike Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. This YouTube video shows a man from Iron Mountain, Mich., riding a bike while carrying a dead deer across his shoulders. I couldn’t find any information about this man, the deer or the video. I don’t know if this is how he always takes his game meat to the processor or if this was a first-time thing. North America United States Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:49:35 +0000 stephanie 38623 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/suv-drips-blood-after-poachers-stab-deer-to-death Remember that scene in the movie "Tommy Boy," where the characters played by Chris Farley and David Spade hit a deer with their car and then place the deer they believe to be dead in the back seat? The deer then wakes up and proceeds to destroy their car. Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:37:01 +0000 stephanie 38531 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/say-goodbye-to-new-years-eve-opossum-drop-celebration What’s a New Year’s Eve without an Opossum Drop? The folks of Brasstown, N.C., will soon find out as their time-honored tradition has been halted.  North America United States Entertainment Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:26:17 +0000 stephanie 38238 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/outdoor-channel-sportsman-channel-and-intermedia-merge The outdoor media world was rocked last week by the announcement of a merger between the Outdoor Channel and InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), which will create InterMedia Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“IMOH Inc.”). United States Entertainment Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:08:21 +0000 stephanie 38360 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/granny-kills-wolf-with-an-ax You shouldn't mess with 56-year-old Aishat Maksudova, a grandmother from Russia, as one wolf found out just last week. Maksudova, who lives in the village of Novo Biryuzyak in the Dagestan region, was herding sheep and cows with a group of villagers when she heard the sound of a calf being attacked by a wolf. When she confronted the wolf in an attempt to scare it away, it attacked her, but she didn’t back down. Europe Predators & Small Game Entertainment Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:31:13 +0000 stephanie 38243 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/how-likely-are-deer-car-collisions-in-your-state I’ll never forget the night. I was only 6 or 7 years old and was sitting in the back seat of my parents' Oldsmobile as we made our way down a rural Alabama road. North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:01:22 +0000 stephanie 38231 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/queens-residents-arm-themselves-to-protect-against-looters Queens residents are picking up their bows and guns, but they’re not hunting. North America United States Entertainment Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:35:26 +0000 stephanie 37884 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunter-attacked-by-injured-bear Last Thursday, Alex Machado, a 22-year-old hunter from Medford, Ore., learned the hard way that you should always confirm an animal you shot is dead by checking it with the barrel of your gun. North America United States Big Game Bear Entertainment Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:13:44 +0000 stephanie 37775 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/rutting-bucks-break-into-homes-and-businesses Home and business break-ins and vandalism are on the rise, only the culprits are not burglars or even people. Deer are busting down doors, breaking windows and ransacking interiors leaving befuddled homeowners and office workers in their wake.   North America United States Fall Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:59:04 +0000 stephanie 37608 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/man-shoots-cousin-mistaking-her-for-skunk I know accidents can happen to anyone, and I’m certainly not immune. But, someone please explain to me how a Pennsylvania man could mistake his 8-year-old cousin dressed in a Halloween costume for a skunk, and then proceed to shoot her. North America United States Entertainment Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:37:10 +0000 stephanie 37476 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/radio-caller-suggests-moving-deer-crossing-signs-so-deer-will A woman referring to herself only as “Donna” recently called in to the Y94 Playhouse Fargo, N.D. radio station with a serious complaint. Over the past two years, she’s been involved in three separate car accidents involving deer. Remarkably, each accident occurred shortly after she saw a deer-crossing sign on the highway.  So what is her suggestion? North America Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:35:32 +0000 stephanie 37346 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/did-hunting-and-meat-eating-lead-to-larger-brains When debating anti-hunters who say hunting is cruel and unnatural, modern hunters often contend that if the early humans hunted and ate meat, then hunting and meat-eating are natural human traits. Entertainment Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:45:57 +0000 stephanie 37332 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/carving-a-pumpkin-with-a-colt-45 I'm a bad pumpkin-carver. The faces I create often end up resembling one of Picasso’s abstract paintings – eyes all uneven, crooked mouth and nose -- you get the picture. Well, YouTube firearms personality Hickok45 had developed a reputation for carving impressively symmetrical jack-o-lantern faces, only it’s not the designs that impress people so much as the tools he uses. Each year, Hickock45 features a new pumpkin-carving video using a different firearm on his YouTube channel. North America United States Fall Entertainment Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:47:49 +0000 stephanie 37295 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/camo-and-a-tutu-the-perfect-race-attire I realize I look ridiculous in the picture of me wearing a Viking hat, Realtree camo shirt and tutu, but that’s the point. This was my racing attire for the Warrior Dash held in Kimberly, Ala., last weekend. Entertainment Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:50:40 +0000 stephanie 37225 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/unusual-deer-collisions Many states throughout the country have reported an increase in deer-car collisions. As deer numbers increase, so do roadway accidents involving them. But, those driving automobiles are not the only ones at risk of deer collisions. In fact, over the past few months, the news has been riddled by stories of folks on bikes, skateboards and motorcycles colliding with deer. Some escaped with only minor injuries, while others have not been so lucky. North America Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:23:49 +0000 stephanie 37175 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/road-killed-deer-discovered-in-restaurant-kitchen So, picture this. You’re sitting at your local Chinese restaurant enjoying your egg roll and sweet and sour pork when the front door opens. Restaurant employees then wheel in a garbage can with part of a deer’s leg hanging out of the top. North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Entertainment Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:30:36 +0000 stephanie 37180 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/who-gave-you-your-first-gun We celebrated my boys’ September birthdays last weekend with a Wild West birthday party. Approximately 30 little cowboys and cowgirls attended and enjoyed the festivities, such as the sack race, three-legged race and the obstacle course we set up in our yard. Entertainment Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:12:10 +0000 stephanie 37148 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/realtrees-facebook-page-surpasses-one-million-likes Entertainment Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:30:40 +0000 stephanie 37083 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/do-you-eat-roadkill No one likes getting a call in the middle of the night, especially from a state trooper dispatcher, as the news is almost always bad. North America United States Entertainment Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:43:46 +0000 stephanie 37076 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/some-snakes-capable-of-virgin-births-in-the-wild As if snakes weren’t creepy enough, now there’s scientific evidence proving that copperheads and cottonmouths are capable of virgin births in the wild. North America United States Entertainment Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:23:19 +0000 stephanie 37031 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/bright-lights-big-city-and-beretta Ainsley Beeman is a guest blogger on The RealBlog. North America United States Entertainment Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:41:14 +0000 stephanie 36975 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/bigfoot-hunting-the-bluegrass-state Does hunting traditional game, such as turkey, deer, elk and bear no longer challenge you? Are you looking to up the ante a bit with something a little bigger and more elusive? Well, how about giving Bigfoot hunting a try? North America United States Big Game Entertainment Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:24:06 +0000 stephanie 36985 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/what-did-you-get-for-your-wedding-gift-angelina-jolie-got-a-s I don’t keep up with celebrity gossip or news, but when I saw the story about Brad Pitt buying Angelina Jolie a shooting range as a wedding gift, I ha North America United States Entertainment Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:56:42 +0000 stephanie 36968 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/would-you-risk-your-life-for-your-dog Would you risk your life or possible injury for your dog? Many people consider their pets to be members of their families and wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever is necessary to protect their pet from harm. Entertainment Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:34:46 +0000 stephanie 36895 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hurricanes-impact-on-wildlife As news coverage of Hurricane Isaac continues to pour in displaying images and video of flooding, property damage and displaced people, I can’t help but wonder how wildlife in the storm zone is fairing North America United States Fall Summer Entertainment Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:17:41 +0000 stephanie 36900 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/how-do-you-protect-yourself-from-west-nile-disease-while-hunt The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that the 2012 West Nile disease outbreak is the largest in U.S. history. North America United States Summer Entertainment Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:53:10 +0000 stephanie 36851 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/ladies-love-a-meat-eating-man Are any of you men having bad luck in the love department? Are the ladies shooting you down left and right? Well, next time you’re in the company of an attractive woman, make sure she sees you devouring a big piece of meat, and your luck just may change. Entertainment Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:20:20 +0000 stephanie 36742 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/vote-for-mr-poma-prois-2012 I’m used to seeing men in camo, but when I walked into the conference center during the 2012 Professional Outdoor Media Association business conference, something about one man donned in camo didn’t look quit Entertainment Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:38:36 +0000 stephanie 36684 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/tell-me-about-your-summers-snake-encounters My family has had more snake encounters over the last couple of weeks than we’ve ever had. Just last weekend, my dad was talking on his cell phone outdoors when he felt something hit his shoe Summer Entertainment Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:29:26 +0000 stephanie 36595 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/manly-tip-contest If you're a male Realtree.com reader, you're most likely a manly man. You're outdoorsy and rugged. You drive a big truck and hunt down your own food. You prefer camo over cashmere. You don’t eat quiche, get facials or know the words to one single show tune…well you get the point. Entertainment Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:32:57 +0000 stephanie 35810 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/the-biggest-threat-to-the-future-of-hunting-could-be-in-your- Anti-hunters are no doubt a threat to our beloved sport, but I believe an even bigger threat to our outdoor heritage can be found in many of our homes. That threat takes the form of gaming devices, such as Xbox, Wii and Nintendo. Entertainment Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:10:28 +0000 stephanie 35389 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/will-brantley-loses-to-a-woman Realtree’s Will Brantley grossly underestimated my speed and agility when he challenged me to a safety harness race this past weekend. Entertainment Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:59:19 +0000 stephanie 35366 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/their-lips-are-sealed Ainsley Beeman is a guest blogger on The RealBlog. Ainsley is not only the 2009 Miss LSU, but she’s also a hunter. Ainsley is fairly new to the outdoor industry, although she’s hunted since childhood. She enjoys sharing with you her experiences as a woman in the outdoor industry and on the hunt. Big Game Entertainment Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:02:48 +0000 stephanie 35328 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/skeet-shooter-kimberly-rhode-medals-in-five-consecutive-olymp Her gold medal win in women’s skeet shooting at the 2012 London Olympics on Sunday makes Kimberly Rhode North America United States Shotgun Entertainment Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:42:18 +0000 stephanie 35331 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/fellow-hunter-to-compete-in-the-2012-london-olympics He’s a hunter, a self-described “country boy” and an Olympian. North America United States Entertainment Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:48:28 +0000 stephanie 35304 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/the-29th-annual-world-deer-expo I don't like big crowds, but I suffered the aggravation of a huge crowd so I could take my 4-year-old, Ransom, to the 29th Annual World Deer Expo. Held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex this past weekend, the North America United States Big Game Entertainment Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:00:39 +0000 stephanie 35290 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-on-swamp-people Do you live in or around Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin and hunt gators? North America United States Big Game Alligator Entertainment Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:20:44 +0000 stephanie 35265 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/more-animal-attacks-in-the-news The animals are reminding us again that we’re not always at the top of the food chain. North America Entertainment Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:52:44 +0000 stephanie 35250 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/earn-college-scholarships-for-the-outdoor-activities-you-love If you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve no doubt heard about the skyrocketing price of higher education. Entertainment Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:56:14 +0000 stephanie 35224 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/what-do-you-think-of-glamping Have you heard of glamping? If not, you soon will as it is becoming a global phenomenon. Entertainment Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:18:48 +0000 stephanie 35203 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/we-will-miss-you-andy If you’re like me, your heart sank when you heard of the passing of iconic actor Andy Griffith on Tuesday. North America Entertainment Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:07:34 +0000 stephanie 35176 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/bow-up-against-breast-cancer-3-d-archery-shoot-surpasses-expe I tell my children all the time, “Live your life in a way that makes a positive difference in other’s lives.” They say, “OK,” but I know they’re a little young to understand exactly what I mean. North America United States Summer Bowhunting Entertainment Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:47:31 +0000 stephanie 35153 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/you-cant-take-the-wild-out-of-the-wilderness Robert L. Dea, of St. Newbury, Mass., lay broken and bleeding last week after a Yellowstone bison tossed him approximately 10 feet in the air and pinned him to the ground. North America Entertainment Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:40:49 +0000 stephanie 35133 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/do-you-know-your-states-endangered-species Monkeyface, Pimpleback, Pigtoe, Wartyback. Nope, these aren’t insults nor are they imaginary creatures in a Dr. Seuss book. Instead, they’re a sampling of endangered species listed for my home state of Alabama. North America United States Entertainment Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:00:42 +0000 stephanie 35123 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/node/35108 I’ve been working on a story about near-death experiences for Realtree.com, interviewing a number of outdoorsmen who’ve had some scary close calls. Entertainment Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:00:47 +0000 35108 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/send-us-your-kids-hunting-photos Did your son get his first squirrel last fall? Your daughter bag her first gobbler this spring? Or did you just have a memorable day in the woods with your kids? Entertainment Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:42:58 +0000 stephanie 35094 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/how-i-learned-the-truth-about-annie-oakley A rare 12-gauge shotgun that Annie Oakley most likely used to perform for Queen Victoria sold at auction for an impressive $143,400 on Sunday. United States Rifle Entertainment Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:55:00 +0000 stephanie 35077 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/my-weekend-at-the-2012-blade-show “When you get into a knife fight, this is how you’ll need to hold this particular knife,” the custom knife maker explained to me as he positioned the knife in my hand. Perhaps he fancied this mother of four a brawler. Entertainment Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:50:55 +0000 stephanie 35063 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/rabies-on-the-rise Is rabies on the rise in the U.S.? United States Entertainment Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:24:10 +0000 stephanie 35001 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunting-when-pregnant I got fussed at recently by a male hunter who read a piece I'd written about hunting when pregnant. According to him, I had needlessly risked the health of my unborn baby by continuing to turkey hunt while pregnant. Entertainment Thu, 31 May 2012 15:07:34 +0000 stephanie 34984 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/zombies-back-hair-and-spit-cups-welcome-to-realtrees-editoria The Realtree.com editorial team has just concluded three days of meetings, and can I just say that ours is unlike any other business meeting I’ve attended. Entertainment Wed, 23 May 2012 21:07:24 +0000 stephanie 34969 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/on-my-way-to-the-realtree-editorial-meeting As you’re reading this, I’m making the drive from my home in Birmingham, Ala., to Sebree, Ky., for Realtree’s quarterly editorial summit. North America Spring Entertainment Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:07 +0000 stephanie 34959 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/realtree-pro-staffer-joins-pink-car-rally-for-good-cause Selena Barr, UK Realtree pro staffer and bran Europe Summer Entertainment Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:33 +0000 stephanie 34948 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/studies-say-bear-spray-works-better-than-firearms-just-don-t- Ever been sprayed in the face by bear spray? I have. It hurts. Apparently that’s the point. Bear Entertainment Mon, 14 May 2012 14:40:19 +0000 stephanie 34935 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/anyone-up-for-a-little-texas-bigfoot-hunting Turkey season is coming to an end in many parts of the country, and deer season doesn’t begin for several more months. So, what’s the restless hunter to do during the downtime? Well, you could always head to Texas for a little bigfoot hunting. That’s right. According to a recent letter written by L. North America Big Game Entertainment Thu, 10 May 2012 14:43:55 +0000 stephanie 34916 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/realtree-monster-bucks-xx-volume-3-digital-download Patience may be a virtue, but I say why wait if you don’t have to? I have a nice surprise for all of you “Monster Bucks” fans out there. North America Fall Winter Big Game Whitetail Deer Bowhunting Muzzleloader Rifle Entertainment Mon, 07 May 2012 14:58:48 +0000 stephanie 34903 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/recent-animal-attacks You know how unfortunate events seem to occur in threes? Well, that apparently applies to animal attacks as well. Three separate animal attacks on people have been featured in recent news. North America Entertainment Thu, 03 May 2012 15:51:04 +0000 stephanie 34869 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/from-anti-hunter-to-hunting-advocate Beth Alcazar was an anti-hunter when I met her 10 years ago. United States Spring Freshwater Fish Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:30:26 +0000 stephanie 34847 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/kicking-bear-camps-and-events-introduce-children-to-the-outdo For some children, life is anything but easy. Many of them come from broken homes and live in a world of poverty, gangs, drugs and violence. For them, the future is bleak and hope is easily lost. Fortunately, some of these children are finding new hope through the outdoors and the events put on by the Kicking Bear organization. North America Entertainment Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:48:55 +0000 stephanie 34829 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunt-camp-practical-jokes "Ladies first," my hunting guide said to me as we approached the creek.  I thought "how gentlemanly" as I accepted his invitation to cross the creek ahead of him. But, my thoughts quickly changed as I took the first step and sunk down in the water up to my waist. Everything got soaked, including my clothes, boots and gear. Entertainment Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:14:10 +0000 stephanie 34804 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/my-husband-doesn-t-hunt “Wow, your husband has a lot of hunting gear,” the electrician said to me when preparing to do some work in our basement. I replied with a grin, “That’s all my stuff. Entertainment Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:55:28 +0000 stephanie 34767 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/could-the-next-miss-usa-be-a-realtree-hunter Alright, guys. Let’s help support a Realtree hunter on her journey to becoming Miss USA. North America Entertainment Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:14:52 +0000 stephanie 34766 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/watch-out-for-tick-borne-diseases-this-spring I felt horrible. I had a low-grade fever and my head hurt. My body ached all over. I assumed I was coming down with the flu or some other virus. Then, I noticed that the lymph nodes on the left side of my body were swollen. North America Fall Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:20:18 +0000 stephanie 34748 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/dead-snakes-can-still-bite-1 Snakes – for many, just the mention of the word stirs a sort of primal fear.  In fact, a fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias. Entertainment Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:18:57 +0000 stephanie 34700 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/my-less-than-perfect-family-turkey-hunt “I wanna go huntin’ and kill me a chicken, too,” said Scarlet, one of my 2-year-old twin daughters, as the boys and I prepa North America Spring Big Game Turkey Entertainment Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:41:17 +0000 stephanie 34687 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/turkey-hunting-mistakes-and-blunders The gobbler was closing in, and I had him in my sights … 60 yards, 50 yards, 40 yards … Bang! Only, the bang didn’t come from my gun. No, it came from my cameraman’s stool. North America Spring Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:22:25 +0000 stephanie 34668 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/ask-the-realtree-pro-staffers You’ve gotten to know the Realtree pro staffers through various hunting TV shows, magazine articles and Realtree.com stories, but there’s still a lot you don’t know about them. Entertainment Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:26:47 +0000 stephanie 34643 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/matt-morrett-predicts-a-robust-turkey-season In my home state of Alabama, we barely had a winter. In fact, temperatures reached well into the 70s, even during December and January. Now that it's mid-March, our temperatures are soaring into the 80s. If you're like me, you're wondering how all of this warm weather will affect the upcoming turkey season. United States Spring Turkey Bowhunting Shotgun Entertainment Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:34:38 +0000 stephanie 34512 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/there-s-no-day-like-turkey-day All over the country, turkey-hunting enthusiasts are wetting their appetites for the upcoming season by testing out calls and hanging out with turkey pros during their local sporting goods store’s preseason turkey event. I have one friend here in Alabama who en North America Spring Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:29:29 +0000 stephanie 34493 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/wanted-old-timey-hunting-images I’ve always loved this old black-and-white photo of my grandparents, Cecil and Ruby McClellan, even though I know very little about it. I don’t know who took this image, or when it was taken. Entertainment Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:57 +0000 stephanie 34458 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/celebrating-women-hunters-during- I recently received a press release from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation announcing the organization is celebrating Women’s History Month by commemorating women’s roles in c North America Entertainment Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:54:18 +0000 stephanie 34424 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunting-for-arrowheads-while-hunt I remember the first time my daddy brought home an arrowhead he’d found while hunting in north Alabama. North America Entertainment Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:24:23 +0000 stephanie 34390 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunting-with-kids-need-suggestion The other day, an editor asked me to write a how-to story about hunting with kids. Spring Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:54:17 +0000 stephanie 34381 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/some-kind-of-turkey-hunting-funk “I don’t have a clue what’s wrong with your head,” replied my doctor after my third visit to the clinic that turkey hunting season. North America Spring Big Game Turkey Shotgun Entertainment Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:08:14 +0000 stephanie 34367 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/nra-and-other-organizations-teach I don’t remember the first time I shot a gun, because I was very young. But I do recall on many occasions my dad bracing his rifle for me as I busted bottles or filled cans with holes. North America Bowhunting Hand Gun Rifle Shotgun Entertainment Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:29 +0000 stephanie 34356 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/hunting-with-my-camera-in-the-gre As we drove along the snow-dusted road from Townsend, Tenn., to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a few days ago, I looked down in horror at the car’s outside air temperature gauge, which read 13 degr North America United States Big Game Whitetail Deer Turkey Entertainment Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:17:42 +0000 stephanie 34324 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/meet-ainsley-beeman I’d like to introduce Ainsley Beeman. She’ll be guest blogging on The RealBlog from time to time. Ainsley is not only the 2009 Miss LSU, but she’s also a hunter. Ainsley is fairly new to the outdoor industry, although she’s hunted since childhood. Entertainment Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:14 +0000 stephanie 34309 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/what-do-women-hunters-want Do women hunters set double standards when it comes to how they want to be treated by their male hunting companions? I’ve been told that we tell them to treat us like one of the guys, when in actuality we want special treatment. Entertainment Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:09:11 +0000 stephanie 34293 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/ralph-cianciarulo-speaks-his-mind I recently had the opportunity to watch Ralph and Vickie Cianciarulo accept the 2011 Muzzy Tall Man award during the 2012 ATA Show. Entertainment Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:56:03 +0000 stephanie 34250 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/stephanies-shot-pick-pr-is-intuit Have you ever hunted an animal that spooked for no apparent reason? The wind was in your favor. You didn’t flinch. You did nothing to make the animal aware of your presence, yet it somehow knew you were in the area and fled anyway. I learned at the 2012 SHOT Show that quite possibly the animal spooked because it sensed your electromagnetic field. Fall Winter Big Game Bowhunting Rifle Entertainment Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:02:50 +0000 stephanie 34208 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/booth-babes-good-or-bad   While walking the floor at the SHOT Show last week, I began reminiscing about the first show I attended several years ago. I’ll never forget being awestruck by the number of products and people, and I’ll never forget the reception my coworker and I received from some of the men at the show. Entertainment Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:25:30 +0000 stephanie 34195 at http://www.realtree.com http://www.realtree.com/hunting/realtree-hunting-blogs/the-realblog-with-stephanie-mallory/stephanies-ata-pick-tenzings-wome Tenzing made a big splash at the 2012 ATA Show with its new line of high-end hunting backpacks and cases. The women's pack was my favorite new product of the show. It boasts all the top-quality features found in any other Tenzing pack, yet it is specially designed to fit a woman's physique. Thanks to this backpack, lady hunters no longer have to choose between fit and function.    Fall Winter Big Game Bowhunting Rifle Shotgun Entertainment Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:31:12 +0000 stephanie 34137 at http://www.realtree.com