Don Sangster News & Tips

News & Tips: Don't Let Foot Problems Ruin Your Hunt...
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Don't Let Foot Problems Ruin Your Hunt

A few years ago while on a caribou hunt on the tundra of northern Quebec, I nearly had my hunt ruined by blisters on my…
News & Tips: 10 Questions to Ask Outfitter References...
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10 Questions to Ask Outfitter References

In a previous blog we examined some questions to ask a potential outfitter before you book a hunt. Most people also…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 2...
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Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part series covering the basics of turkey hunting, including specialized gear and…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Clothing Basics
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Turkey Hunting Clothing Basics

Turkey hunting is one of the most exciting pursuits that a sportsman can undertake. But specialized clothing is needed…
News & Tips: 10 Questions to Ask an Outfitter Before Booking...
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10 Questions to Ask an Outfitter Before Booking

After over 20 years of guided hunting and fishing trips in five states, five provinces and the Caribbean, I thought I…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 1...
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Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 1

Any hunter who has ever heard the thunderous gobble of a nearby male turkey knows why turkey hunting is one of the most…
News & Tips: The Case for Professional Butchering
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The Case for Professional Butchering

I've gutted my fair share of deer, moose and bears over the years, and I've also skinned a few along the way. But when…
News & Tips: Defining Trophy Hunting
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Defining Trophy Hunting

Non-hunters often get the wrong idea of the meaning of the term "trophy hunting". Some people mistakenly believe that…
News & Tips: Crossing International Borders
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Crossing International Borders

I live in Ontario, Canada, but I do a fair bit of hunting in the U.S. Similarly, Canada is a very popular destination…
News & Tips: Don't Let Back Pain Ruin Your Hunt
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Don't Let Back Pain Ruin Your Hunt

Just before this past Christmas I suffered a bout of near-debilitating back pain. For many days I had trouble sleeping…
News & Tips: Turkey Vest Buyer's Guide
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Turkey Vest Buyer's Guide

Turkey hunting is one of the most exciting and fastest growing forms of hunting today. Wild turkeys are hunted in 49…
News & Tips: Make Your Dream Hunt a Reality
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Make Your Dream Hunt a Reality

  For many big game hunters, Africa is a dream destination, but that dream can be a reality. I'd dreamed of hunting…