As the blur of brown fur exploded out of the brush pile, the shotgun seemed to leap to my shoulder on its own. A quick squeeze of the trigger and my first cottontail of the day was in the bag.
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I heard the unmistakable roar of a rifle halfway through the drive. When I reached the top of the hollow, I was thrilled to find my buddy kneeling next to a big-bodied eight-pointer.
The most…
It’s cold. A heavy frost rests solidly on the ground, covering every leaf with a crunchy film that even a mouse couldn’t tread across quietly. Deer season is in the heat of the rut and you’ve left…
There Is More Than One Way to Skin a Buck
For hundreds of years deer have lost their coats to an old fashioned skinning post and a sharp knife, but that doesn't stop hunters from striving to make…
Whitetail deer will visit scrapes to communicate throughout all phases of the hunting season, but their use is most prevalent during the pre-rut and rut. Create your own mock scrape to monitor deer…
Regardless of your abilities, there are some shotgun shooting basics to always remember when busting clays, upland game hunting, or waterfowl hunting. These basic tips will help you develop your…
The day was off to a great start. Birds were flying, the sun was shining, and spirits were high. Then the unthinkable happened—my hunting buddy’s English Setter collapsed mid-stride.
Tip: Shop dog…
It seems ridiculous that such a large animal is able to appear and disappear in the woods at a moment’s notice, but whitetails are notorious for vanishing like ghosts.
Have you ever wondered how many…
Bowhunters should take a lesson from other athletes who count on an expert to help fit their gear to them.
I see a lot of people at the archery range and their bow just doesn’t fit them. They’re over…
Streams and creeks allow bucks to quench their thirst while finding cooler temperatures and thick cover. This makes them terrific early season hotspots—ones that are neglected by many deer hunters.…
"You can't eat antlers."
While the old saying may ring true—unless you’re a squirrel—there's no denying that hunters are fascinated by them. Antlers adorn our homes and our offices. We make tools,…
Although it might be a bit backward to make your first dove hunting trip a high-volume shoot in Argentina, there’s no question that this trial-by-fire provided me with a wealth of experience that…
