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Over the past years, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has used modern technology and equipment to build an extensive data set on mountain lion predation in the Kofa region. Biologists recorded and analyzed data on nearly 100 predations through this monitoring effort. For example, in [...]
by John Carlson It was already dark when my wife answered the satellite call, “Hello! Did you get one?” As I replied, “Yes! It’s a beautiful silvertip.” My voice cracked, my knees buckled, and tears filled my eyes. All of the emotions and fatigue hit at that moment. I really don’t remember much more of [...]
Russia has the largest brown bear population in the world. With well over 100,000 brown bears, Russia has as many brown bears as the rest of the other countries combined. The Kamchatka peninsula has the highest density of brown bears. Request information. This Kamchatka Russia Brown Bear Hunting Outfitter offers both Spring and Fall Russia [...]
Submitted by Joe Omara While hunting moose in northern British Columbia this past fall I was able to do the most exciting stalk of my life! Right into the center of a herd of moose! The day began as normal – busting my butt climbing a steep ridge trying to keep up to my guide, [...]
by Brent Martel Round mostly, thanks for asking. It never fails, we have the right intentions but lack the tenacity I suppose. I am talking about about the physical shape our bodies are in. What kind of shape do we wish to be in for hunting season….now is the time to work on it if you have [...]
I am hoping to go on my first African Plains Game Safari soon, and I wanted to acquaint myself with some of the animals I may be hunting while there. I’ll start with Judging Blue Wildebeest, they’re pretty cool in their unique ugliness. I guess I have a fondness for the “weird looking” animals. Another [...]
On the third day of my November mule deer hunt, we were working our way to a glassing point when below us elk started to bark (alert) there was more barking below and to the right also. We sat down to see if we could glass up the elk & hopefully a bull (I had [...]
Preparing for and executing a Mountain Goat hunt is a challenging experience that many hunters dream of taking. However, considering that relatively few hunters have first hand experience of Mountain Goat hunting, this article serves as a guide to discuss some of the highlights of Mountain Goats and planning for your hunt. Some states have [...]
Travel to Africa for a hunt from the US can be a daunting undertaking the first time you do it, but if you have all of the correct information there is no need to worry. Here is what you need to know for your upcoming African Safari. 1. First, you need to get a letter [...]
Last spring, one of our Outfitter Partners put trail cameras on their bear baits. They had six baits out and there were cameras on all six. It was kind of like Christmas every day because they would upload the new pictures every morning. It was a lot of fun watching the different bears. We tried [...]
Hogs Aren’t Built Like Deer, But Many Hunters Don’t Realize That Many hunters take to the woods each year in pursuit of wild hogs. This is a good thing – it’s nice to stay in practice when it’s not deer season, the meat is nice in the freezer, and wild boars can be a real [...]
Cody R. returned from fighting for us over-seas and got this humongous mountain lion while hunting with one of our outfitter partners. They weren’t able to get the cougar to a scale as they were in the back country, but estimated him close to 200 pounds. Amazingly, he had a small head and didn’t make [...]
Big Game species found in Arizona Hunting Unit 12 A East: Mule Deer Merriam’s Turkey Mountain Lion Arizona Unit 12A-East Mule Deer Hunting: The Kaibab Plateau, is home to some of the best trophy mule deer hunting not only in the state of Arizona but one of the best mule deer hunts anywhere. Hunters lucky [...]
December 21, 201 by U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (Columbus, OH) -The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court ruling which protected active wildlife conservation efforts on National Wildlife Refuge lands. In 2007, environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) after the FWS had restored wildlife watering [...]
Now check this out. I just got this email from a friend. This 12 year old kids’ got it going on! Awesome. Colton is enjoying his first few weeks of being 12 here in Idaho, after harvesting a nice whitetail buck a week ago, we got some fresh snow and took him mountain lion hunting. [...]
Here at The Outdoors International, we have strong feelings that the states should be able to manage their out of control wolf populations. Wolves are having devastating impacts on other wildlife species such as moose, elk, and deer. We need to help western states gain control of the wolf populations. If they are delisted then [...]
Over the past year, bighorn sheep in 11 herds in Montana, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming and Utah caught pneumonia. More than 1,000 — or about half in the affected herds — succumbed or were culled, with Montana alone losing about 10 percent of its bighorn sheep. In two cases, bighorns had mingled with domestic sheep or [...]
If you plan to hunt in an unfamiliar destination but aren’t sure where to begin, how to choose a reputable outfitter, or just don’t have the time, your first step should be contacting a reputable hunting consultant or booking agent. Even if you think that your dream trip may be out of reach for you, [...]
Alaska Dall sheep hunting take place in the famed Chugach Mountains & the TOK Management Area. These are both draw areas, so hunters must apply by Dec. 31. We will handle your paperwork. Start your Grand Slam with a great Dall Sheep! With the decline of quality Alaska Dall sheep hunting for trophy rams in [...]
We just received this Hunter Report from an Alaska vessel based black bear hunt. “We hunted coastal black bear in Alaska in September 2010 from a vessel. We each shot our bear and had a wonderful time. Our hunting guide did a great job. The scenery was worth the price of admission and it was [...]
This report just came in from an archery Alaska mountain goat hunt. In 2009 I hunted mountain goat with Otto in Alaska. They did a very nice job with organization and have an excellent staff that is very knowledgeable and work very hard for you. To be able to handle this goat hunt, gun or [...]
by Tony Arpaia One again I found myself in Alaska hunting with Outdoors International Approved Outfitter, Otto Kulm of PM Guide Service. Sitka Blacktail deer was the sought after main course species on this trip with an option of black bear and sea ducks available as desert. I have hunted with Otto in the past [...]
Saskatchewan Canada Black Bear Hunt » I just wanted to send you an e-mail thanking you for another successful Saskatchewan bear hunt. I am very pleased with the black bear I killed with you again this year. My buddy Cecil and I were extremely pleased when his bear skull measured large enough to be entered [...]
Sworovski 15×56 SLC binoculars at an unbelievable price. My good friend is selling these binos and if I didn’t already have a pair I would buy them myself. THIS IS A SMOKING DEAL! Without question Swarovski binoculars are the favorite high-end brand in North America. For years Swarovski has led the way in innovation of [...]
Alaska Vessel Based Black Bear Hunt » “I booked a black bear hunt with my dad and had a great time. The boat was comfortable and there was plenty of wildlife to see. We saw plenty of bears and we both shot bears that squared 7′-0″! The outfitter and guides do a great job and [...]
Marco Polo hunting is, to me the pinnacle of sheep hunting. This short Outfitter Report is from our Kyrgyzstan outfitter. He has had a very successful season so far for Ibex, Marco Polo sheep, and Russian Brown Bear hunts in Kamchatka. He also guides incredible fishing trips in Russia during the summer. Another one my [...]
Check out this buck with antler in eye. It is obvious that there was a fight during the rut and this deer ended up with an extra antler (in its eye).
I came across this recipe recently at The Deer Tree. I have some lower grade cuts of meat left in the freezer and thought this would be a good recipe to try out. Ingredients: 12 to 24oz. Venison steak 1 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 4 Tbsp Peanut, vegetable, [...]
Alaska brown bear hunting can be very dangerous. This hunt gets super dicey when the brown bear charges the hunter and his guide. “At 20-25 yards I could finally see the charging brown bear clearly, mouth open, teeth exposed,…. the Outfitter yelled, “Shooooootttt” and I shouldered my 7mag and pulled the trigger, “Crack” went the centerfire, I loaded again and pulled the trigger again, the 7 mag barked again and his forward progress was slowed quite a bit….” [Read the rest...]
by Burlington Free Press The six-day Vermont moose hunting season, which ended Thursday, produced a rarity: an albino moose. The moose weighed in at 744 pounds. The hunters reportedly did not want to be identified. Cedric Alexander, moose project leader for the state Fish and Wildlife Department, did not see the albino moose in person, [...]
It took five years to do it, but the state of North Carolina finally confirmed Billy Walkowiak’s 2004 black bear as the 17th largest ever taken in the state. Billy’s North Carolina bear had an official weight of 647 pounds and was estimated to be nine years, nine months old. The record bruin was shot [...]
Trek or fly in a helicopter high into Nepal’s Himalayas to hunt Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tahr. In the lowlands wild boars and barking deer can be hunted. There are a limited number of hunts allowed every year, so booking in advance is very important. Best time to hunt: February-April or August-October Accommodations: Tented camp [...]
Notes from this archery Saskatchewan mule deer hunt: Saturday morning – saw a GIANT muley buck feeding out in field with 3 other bucks, watched him for over 1 hr in my spotting scope, got some pictures through the vortex, which are attached. I knew from the first second I saw him he was a [...]
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has notified Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the state is terminating its “designated agent status” for wolf management – meaning the state no longer will be in charge of wolf management, turning that back over to the federal government. “I join many Idahoans in questioning whether there is any benefit to [...]
A 400 inch bull elk is a tough trophy to come by. They are few and far between. Some states produce a few bulls that gross over 400 inches every year, but Idaho is not usually one of those. Recently, one of my good friends sent me a text with a photo in it of [...]
SCI In the Crosshairs October 21, 2010 Washington, DC – Nine in ten sportsmen and women are “very” likely to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections, according to a poll released today from Safari Club International. Further, 40% of sportsmen say they are “very” interested in the upcoming elections suggesting sportsmen’s participation in the November [...]
We live in a great area with a ton of things to do if you’re a Sportsman. About 3 miles from our house is a great kids fishing pond that is LOADED with bluegill. Throughout the summer I took the kids fishing many times. Here’s a video of them having a blast fishing. Get your [...]
These huge Alberta whitetail sheds were found near the Peace River area. We just happen to have an Outfitter up there that we work with. Check out his whitetail deer hunts, and yes he’ll let you hunt for sheds too.
This Nevada mule deer buck is a 6X4 with eyeguards. 7 scoreable points on the right and 5 scoreable points on the left. It has tons of mass and some awesome in-lines on the right side. He is really tall and has a lot of character. He ended up scoring 195″! Jeff had found this [...]
by African Indaba While legal rhino hunting does exist in some parts of Africa, poaching is still rampant in many areas. A recent flurry of blogs, webpostings and newspaper reports focused on the worsening rhino crisis in Southern Africa. On August 18th a male white rhino was killed by poachers in the iMfolozi Game Reserve [...]
I don’t have a story to go along with these wolf hunt pictures, but I figured you hunters out there would appreciate it anyway. All I know is that this wolf hunt took place in Idaho and the hunter (I won’t name names) Said “…it feels good to tag one!“. See our wolf hunts »
This discounted hunt has been sold. It only lasted one day. However, if you’re wanting a great elephant hunt just let us know and we will help you line up a great one. We have trophy and non-trophy elephant hunting Safaris available. August 26, 2010 Hi all, we have one discounted elephant to be hunted [...]
The Colorado Division of Wildlife only gives ten Colorado landowner tags (vouchers) for mule deer per year in this unit so there is very little hunting, this gives the mule deer bucks a chance to reach the age for trophy potential. This Colorado Outfitter only takes five to seven mule deer hunters per year depending [...]
from IdahoStatesman.com A federal judge ruled Thursday against the Obama administration and returned wolves in the Rocky Mountains to the Endangered Species List. That means that hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana will not be allowed to continue. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy said leaving wolves listed as endangered in Wyoming while delisting them in [...]
Every year my father, uncle, brother and I get together for a week of non-stop bowhunting in either Colorado, for elk, or North Dakota, for whitetail. This year is like no other, as everyone had a tough year financially and we decided we’ll have to wait until next year to get together. My uncle’s son, [...]
Stephen King would be hard pressed to come up with a story more suspenseful than the Western Wolf Recovery Project. If the TRUE story is ever written it will be filled with lies, deceit, secrecy, collusion, theft, threats, human endangerment and government failure – all with a touch of international flavor. And that plot thickened [...]
One of our clients just got back from an Alaska fishing trip and sent us these photos from his trip. He’s a man of few words, but still a glowing review: Just got back from Alaska, fishing was awesome. Lots of Halibut and Salmon (Kings). Going back this Sept and I’ve reserved the Lodge for [...]
Here’s a little note and some pictures from one of our Musky Guides in Northern Wisconsin: The big predator fish have been on the prowl and last year saw several nice fish come into our clutches. I’ll not candy coat it and say it was easy…lots of casting, lots of positive mental energy…did I say [...]
Brian G. came to Alaska during the first week of the season this year. He wanted to chase some big, bright king salmon. Fishing with his guide, he came across this sucker. Mission accomplished, don’t you think?
Kyrgyzstan Is home to some of the largest Ibex in the world, and some of the most rugged mountains found anyplace but do not let that scare you. The horses travel these mountains with ease and will get you within good range to bag a very nice trophy which you will enjoy for many years [...]
This huge bull elk is amazing. His mass extends all the way out to the very end of his points. You can see a huge scar down his back that he had to of given to himself with his whale tails. (They are a true whale tale). This guy has been hiding out for some [...]
One of our friends sent us these pictures of a baby mountain lion they caught and released last winter in Idaho. Check out our mountain lion hunts and photo hunts.
Surprise, surprise! wolves continue to make news. Here is the latest Idaho Fish and Game Department report on Idaho wolf management. This report contains a preliminary wrap-up on the first-ever wolf hunt season, current population and a summary of the current politics relative to upcoming court decisions. Of note, are the two attached letters; one [...]
from North Dakota Game and Fish North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through the end of the month. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 36-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Legal snagging hours are from 8 [...]
A lucky hunter with the one coveted non-resident tag in Montana ‘s Missouri River Breaks harvested possibly the largest ram ever taken in the United States last season! The ram green scored 205 with both horns stretching to 44 1/2″ with over 16″ bases and carries the mass throughout the horn length. The ram will [...]
This will probably be the new state record according to the warden. It will be pictured in Nebraska Land Magazine. The guy that shot it was in his mid 20s. A guy around 60 congratulated him and told him to cherish this because he has never seen anything like it in his years of hunting [...]
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On December 6, 2009 this buck was take with a muzzleoader in Wisconsin. He was hunting Outagamie County with a group of guys. It was his turn to post on this push. He was standing just inside the woods when a group of does came running by. This buck just walked by trailing the does, [...]
An Idaho hunter shot this wolf just outside her home near Salmon, Idaho. While waiting for the pack to make their rounds and come near their home again, they looked in the woods below them and there was this wolf. He weighed 127 lbs. He was a collared wolf and by the time they checked [...]
Are you apprehensive of the MEXICAN DRUG WAR going on right now! With the current U.S. travel warnings along with the news reports about shootouts and massacres in MEXICO. This is happening right in the marshes that you hunt for waterfowl! Put together of five hunters and you go for FREE! We represent an Outfitter [...]
One of our PH’s in Zululand has a Rogue Elephant bull available. He is approx. 20 to 30 years old and very similar to the one on this picture (approx. 25 to 30 pound tusks). $28,950 plus daily rates – 7 days minimum It’s a good deal but the hunt needs to take place in [...]
It’s up to you whether the lenses are glass or plastic, but I would say plastic is safer.
The IDFG just completed the Lolo Zone aerial elk count recently and the numbers aren’t pretty, but they are just what everybody already knew. Now that we have some scientific data they can do something… maybe. Remember the wolves arrived in only 1995! From the Idaho Fish and Game: “We are seeing continued declines of [...]
From: North Dakota Game and Fish Department North Dakota Game and Fish Department officials were notified this morning by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services that a sick-looking mule deer taken last fall in western Sioux County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. This is the first time CWD has been detected in [...]
On November 6, a friend in South Dakota had seen a buck in the distance with his head down. It wasn’t moving, and although she honked the car horn repeatedly, he wouldn’t raise his head. She grabbed her binoculars and looked at him, and saw that the buck’s horns were entangled with those of another [...]
by The Hunters Wife MyNature – Is your digital guide to animal tracks and wildlife in the palm of your hand for iphone or ipod 3.0 or higher. A couple of weeks ago Rick at Whitetail Woods wrote about MyNature and because I think it’s a great app, I thought I would write about it [...]
Just thought you would like to see a few pictures of a huge bull elk shot in New Mexico on January 30. Larry Knowlton, finally shot the bull of a lifetime after months of agonizing defeat. Larry acquired one of the New Mexico enhancement tags for elk, and on September 1st began a five month [...]
A few months ago, Rick Young of Rick Young Outdoors sent me one of his E-Z Open knives to review. It was after the hunting season, so I wasn’t sure that I would be able to use it until next spring. I did do some mountain lion hunting, but we never caught a good one. [...]
I couldn’t resist posting these pics of this awesome Utah mule deer. I figured it would help fuel that fire until deer season. These pictures were taken on the Ute Reservation near Vernal Utah. Wish I had more info than that… but I don’t. Enjoy.
Quite a few of my friends got their wolves in Idaho’s first wolf season last fall. I went wolf hunting a few times, but came up short. One friend of mine got his wolf by North fork Idaho on the 31st of Oct. There was another wolf killed in the same spot the day before [...]
Simple is good. In lots of trout fishing situations, you don’t need a drag system that’s capable of stopping a locomotive. There, we said it! Slapping a mega-reel on a lightweight trout rod isn’t going to result in an outfit that’s well-balanced. And really, you don’t need all that technology most of the time. If [...]
Some of you may remember the internet pictures of this ram from Alberta that were circulating a few months ago. Rough score of 207″ B&C 16 inch bases 12 years old LH – 45 3/4 RH – 43 3/4
Wyoming is on the verge of passing two key pieces of gun rights legislation. HB-95, The Wyoming Firearms Freedom Act, and HB-113 “Alaska-style” permit-less concealed carry, are facing an up-or-down vote before the Wyoming State House of Representatives. On Tuesday, National Association for Gun Rights Director of Operations Luke O’Dell was on hand to testify [...]
In the last decade, Safari Club International has spent $140 million on protecting the freedom to hunt through advocacy, research and education to ensure that the hunting heritage is accessible for future generations. These programs benefit hunters throughout North American, and the majority of the work is funded with proceeds from its Annual Hunter’s Convention, [...]
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ATTENTION HUNTERS: APPLY BY FEB. 3 FOR ORYX, WMA BEAR, SPECIAL TURKEY AND POPULATION REDUCTION HUNTS SANTA FE — Wednesday, Feb. 3, is the deadline to apply for New Mexico 2010-2011 oryx licenses, bear Wildlife Management Area permits, population reduction hunts and special spring turkey permits. Online applications [...]
It’s just about that time of year. I dusted off the turkey calls last night and thought a post on turkey calling may be in order. Wild turkey calling takes time and effort to learn, and knowing the basics of wild turkey vocalizations is crucial to being able to use different calls successfully. Wild turkeys [...]
From Outdoor Media Resources Each year Convention exhibitors help fund many of SCI’s conservation, education and humanitarian programs. Through their participation as exhibitors and the donation of an incredible array of outstanding auction items, SCI has become the leader in worldwide conservation. In recognition of their contributions, SCI honored an elite group of the top [...]
We’re at SCI in Reno all week, drop us a line if you’d like to hook up. The easiest way to get in touch is [email protected] If you’ve never been, you should make it a point to visit the first chance you get. It’s an incredible show.
I had hoped to have good news this week about my recent coues deer hunt in Southern Arizona. No deer but I did have a great time. The Winchester Mountain Range is a very big and rugged environment which makes bowhunting quite a challenge. Those coues deer are “wrascully wittle wabbits”. I saw lots of [...]
A Montana motorist drove his pickup truck through a herd of bighorn sheep near Anaconda, MT, on Monday, killing at least eight animals. A tragedy to say the least. The driver, an unnamed adult male of Anaconda, MT, was cited with failure to obey a traffic signal. Two, large electronic signs on both sides of [...]
Stacey Huston says ‘look out your window’ We all enjoy venturing out into nature, if for nothing more than to recharge our souls. Nature has a way, if you are willing to put aside the pettiness of life, of putting life into perspective. She shows us the simple little things in life and lays them all out for each to discover.
By the Boone and Crockett Club Although the venerable .30-06 and .270 remain among the favorites, Boone and Crockett Club big-game records show that hunters with one of the various .300 Magnums are taking decidedly more North American trophies than any other caliber. Surprisingly, the second-most-popular trophy-taker isn’t a firearm — it’s a bow. Boone [...]
PIERRE, S.D. – A proposal to increase the daily bag limit of pheasants from 3 to 5 was defeated at the monthly GFP Commission meeting in Pierre on Thursday. A proposal needs five votes from the eight member Commission to become rule, but there were only four supporting the measure so the proposal failed to [...]
4 Hunting Days /1st Class accommodation/ 100% Guarantee/ 1 Spanish Ibex All included 3.600 € Due to a cancellation of a few clients, [our outfitter] has 3 permits to hunt Spanish Ibex with a discount of 40% in “la sierra de Filabres”, in the South of Spain. The normal price of this hunt is: 5.300 [...]
The sound of antler tines colliding with juniper branches in the early morning light brings my senses to high alert. The frozen ground gives away the bulls position as hooves skid on slick rock and stone. I see three bulls moving through the dense juniper and cedar brush, the first two move through the morning [...]
I wanted to take a second to write a quick review about the Muck Boots I got from Hanks Clothing. I ordered the Muck Woody Max Cold Conditions Hunting Boot, and from the first time I put them on I knew that they were going to become my “old reliable” pair of boots. They were [...]
One of our Outfitters sent in these pictures from some happy clients. We thought you would enjoy.
Pierre, S.D. – Due to the delayed harvest of crops this fall, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission intends to act at its Dec. 3-4 meeting in Pierre on a proposal to raise the three-bird daily pheasant bag limit to five cock pheasants daily. Under the proposal, the current 15-bird pheasant possession limit [...]
One of our readers recently sent the following story about a whitetail he shot at Hunts of Hopes and Dreams. What a monster whitetail! Congratulations Robby. “I was hunting on a ranch in Central Missouri in late October of this year for a typical 200″ whitetail. It was a 50 degree rainy afternoon in the [...]
A few months ago, T.Z. Case International (I knew them as @tzcase on Twitter) sent me a rifle case to review on this blog. When the case arrived my first impression was WOW! I just expected a regular old rifle case. I didn’t expect it to look cool and have a giraffe textured finish! T.Z. [...]
The milder climate in the Hagerman Valley makes it ideal for a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year, including fishing and whitewater boating. The Idaho Statesman writes about he whitewater boating opportunities. “For a weekend outing in the off-season, it is hard to beat the paddling, hot tub soaking and waterfall viewing available in the Hagerman Valley.” Idaho Statesman See the original article at SilverSageRealty.com
Yesterday I had my first outdoor radio interview with Outdoors With Dan Small and Jeff Kelm. I’ve never done a radio interview before for The Hunter’s Wife. I’m not one that likes talking about myself in a serious manner
Brian Piltz, owner of Insane Archery , sent me a gadget that allows a camera to be set up on any bow figuring it would be useful for us as we film our hunts.
I began archery hunting in 2005 out of necessity more than because I wanted to.
Robert Millage with the first Idaho wolf killed in a wolf season in 80+ years I was shocked to see Fellow blogger and Idaho photographer , Robert Millage’s, name gracing the front page of our local newspaper upon my return to civilization following my recent elk hunt.
One of our Outdoors International Featured Outfitters sent us the following email: As I’m in between hunts I thought it would be a good opportunity to send out a quick update of the season so far. (More to come!) Our sheep hunts were 100% with all rams between 10 and 14 years old. All horns [...]
From KTVB.com The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission has voted 4-3 to approve a plan to let hunters shoot 220 wolves during a hunting season due to start in September. The policy to shoot about one-quarter of Idaho’s estimated 880 wolves was approved during a meeting Monday in Idaho Falls. The 220-wolf hunting [...]
Every once in a while I get to thinking! Usually when this happens there is a flash of conscious thought accompanied by a blank stare then it is over, and I resume my normal activities.
Kryptek Hunting Apparel Review
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