Hunting

News & Tips: Duck Hunting the Mississippi River Delta...
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Duck Hunting the Mississippi River Delta

The Delta region of southeast Missouri is home to thousands of acres of rice fields, many of which are flooded for waterfowl season. Scott Downing blew a truly southern style highball call to a…
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Gould's Wild Turkey in Arizona

First described by J. Gould in 1856, the Gould’s wild turkey is found in portions of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as northern Mexico. The population estimate in the U.S. in 1989 was fewer than…
News & Tips: 4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks
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4 Great Decoy Spreads for Ducks

Ask a half dozen duck hunting veterans to set decoys for the same spot and conditions, and chances are the result would be six different layouts. Setting decoys is a very subjective "art." Each…
News & Tips: Tips for Hunting Early Fall Coyotes
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Tips for Hunting Early Fall Coyotes

Late summer and early fall is a great time to hunt coyotes. Young coyotes are on their own for the first time, and like youngsters of any species, they are not savvy to the ways of the world. You can…
News & Tips: The Scouting Camera Advantage
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The Scouting Camera Advantage

The last five years have seen an absolute explosion in trail camera popularity and for good reason. They are not only cool and fun to use but when used correctly, they can dramatically increase your…
News & Tips: Waiting for the Right Shot
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Bow Hunting and Waiting for the Right Shot

The cardinal rule of bowhunting is “wait for the right shot.” Nothing assures success more than shooting at a well-positioned animal within easy range. Of course, waiting for that perfect bow shot…
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Dealing with Dominant Does

The warm sunshine of a late September afternoon had faded away. Cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind stood. After scanning the area around my blind, I slowly stretched to…
News & Tips: Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks
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Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks

If you are like myself, getting ready for duck hunting season can be a little chaotic trying to get everything in finished up like decoys, dog training and scouting for birds. Even though these are…
News & Tips: Picking the Right Camo
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Picking the Right Camo

Camouflage hunting clothing is hugely popular across North America, especially among bowhunters and those who hunt waterfowl, turkeys and predators. Waterfowl and turkeys are able to see colors,…
News & Tips: 6 Tips for Successfully Locating Downed Birds...
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6 Tips for Successfully Locating Downed Birds

Every bird hunter dreams of the perfect day afield with crisp, cool fall mornings and antsy dogs anxious to wind that first bird of the new season. Picture perfect points, flushes, shots and…
News & Tips: Redneck Bow Hunting Action
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Redneck Bow Hunting Action

Bow Hunting Whitetails at The Proving Grounds:  Dr. Woods and Adam climbed into a Redneck Hunting Blind with a giant white oak raining acorns right outside the front window. They're ready if a…
News & Tips: Hunting Doe Bedding Areas for Trophy Bucks...
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Hunting Doe Bedding Areas for Trophy Bucks

Last week we looked at how to identify doe bedding areas. To recap briefly, does claim the best habitat possible in semi-open areas that offer some cover near prime feed sources. These might be corn…