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Our Field Guide is more than your average blog. It’s a look into what makes Venku special: combining our passion for outdoor experiences with accessibility and easy to navigate information.

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Why Booking a Hunting Trip is the Ultimate Christmas Gift

This holiday season, skip the usual lineup of gifts and give something unforgettable: a hunting adventure. Unlike material goods, experiences create lasting memories and stories to share for years to come. A guided hunt booked through Venku is a perfect way to celebrate the outdoors while indulging a hunter’s passion. With options for every interest, these trips combine the thrill of the chase with professional expertise, making them an unparalleled gift for the hunter in your life.

Western Outfitter’s Top Gear Picks for Backcountry Hunters

Finding the perfect gift for a backcountry Western hunter doesn’t have to be daunting. With high-quality gear from Scheels, you can ensure the hunter in your life is equipped for their next great adventure. These gifts aren’t just practical—they’re a way to show you value their passion for the outdoors. This Christmas, give a gift that will make their hunting season unforgettable.

Collecting Waterfowl Bands: A Hunter’s Trophy with Conservation at the Core

Reporting bands, whether unique or standard, directly contributes to waterfowl conservation. Hunters who recover and report bands play an essential role in understanding migration, habitat needs, and population dynamics—helping to ensure a sustainable future for waterfowl hunting.

Bounty Hunter: Black Carp

Bounty Hunter: Black Carp

If you've been following our previous conversations on Invasive Species, you may remember the feature about Carp. Carp is an invasive, non-native...

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Science Says…Get Outdoors!

Science Says…Get Outdoors!

Let's talk about the real scientific health benefits that nature can offer, beyond having a great time with family and friends. Cutting to the...

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Outsider: Drew Case

Outsider: Drew Case

"I joined Venku (Formerly Outside360) because of Murielle, her passion for the outdoors and her business. Customer service is something I hold VERY...

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Outsider: Fred Muursepp

Outsider: Fred Muursepp

Tallinn, Estonia "I joined Venku (formerly Outside360) to show people there is more to life than just TV / apps and internet. We have so many...

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Melissa Johanning

Melissa Johanning

​Saint Louis, Missouri "I'm still in the discovering stages of Venku but I love the variety of their outdoor related posts. I hope to use the site...

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Outsider: Patrick Ritter

Outsider: Patrick Ritter

O'Fallon, Missouri "I’ve found in recent years that  overlooked, undesirable fish species located in overlooked, undesirable locales can provide...

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Venku Outsiders

Photo Credit: Custom Guided Fly Fishing Trip Outsiders: those who see the world through different eyes. They go places others don't and push...

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