I get a lot of requests from aspiring and professional photographers to "buy" stock submissions... that is, a photographer will e-mail me a single or a few images, and ask if Western Sportsman would like to purchase them. We usually don't operate that way — — we generally buy articles and photo packages as one, or request specific images from photographers.

I have a better idea for budding

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Don't miss us at the Edmonton Boat & Sportsman's Show this weekend! Come and take advantage of special renewal rates, up to 50 per cent off newsstand prices! We'll also have hunting DVDs, hats and more for sale!

Here's the link for all the info you need about the show: http://www.edmontonboatandsportshow.ca/

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So, for most of us, the holidays are over... but don't despair... the hunting and fishing trade show season kicks off very soon. It's the perfect time to buy all the gear you'll need to take full advantage of the spring, summer and fall.

For me, the show season kicks off in two weeks at the annual SHOT show in Las Vegas. But fore most people in Western Canada, we've got the Calgary Boat &

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So, the big game hunting season in most juridistions is over...

 How did you do? Any records? Any first animals?

We want to hear from you! Post on this blog, below, or e-mail the editor with your story and

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A big kudos for our government for the inquiry into what the heck happened to our sockeye this year (COUGH... open net pen farms.... COUGH).

It's a big step in the right direction.

Read all about it HERE .

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Have you heard about the bizarre coyote attack in Nova Scotia?

Thoughts?

CLICK HERE to read more.

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I read about this hunter in Alberta last year who "accidentally" shot at a fellow hunter -- he mistook him for a moose.

Thankfully, the shot missed. The perpetrator was shocked at how this happened -- and, when I read the article, he seemed to believe such a mistake is easier than he once thought.

I don't buy it. We all know that we NEVER pull the trigger unless we're 100 per cent sure of our

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It's that time of year again. For bow-hunters, the season is afoot.

How many of you are bow-benders? And of you that bow-hunt, how many also rifle hunt?

Finally, why do you bow-hunt? To extend your season? To challenge yourself? For the primitive-weapons nature of it? To hunt exclusive grounds? Or just to get out there earlier?

Let us know by commenting below! It will help us tailor the magazine to

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I'd like to throw a question out there for readers of this blog - do you watch hunting and fishing programs on TV?

With Wild TV and WFN available in most places in this country, I'm just personally interested in how many of our readers supplement their magazine subscription with a little down time in front of the television.

Post below and let us know - yes or no?

Thanks a lot.

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