Hunting tips, tricks, and information based on the different species of game.
As dove hunting season gets closer and closer, dove hunting fans start to drool as they know that summer is almost over and the fall hunting seasons are coming soon. Dove hunters start stocking up on shotgun shells, getting the dove decoys ready, and shotguns are oiled up. Just before dove season is usually a…
Introducing a youth or teenager to deer hunting is always a worthwhile venture and well worth your time. However, along with the preparation for that first deer hunt comes the challenge of choosing a rifle caliber that will do the job but doesn’t have so much recoil that the experience becomes unpleasant. Since the topic…
Weather is the one constant that can make or break any hunting, fishing, or outdoor experience. Some weather creates opportunities, while bad weather can take away opportunities. Coyote hunting is one of those activities that potentially is impacted by inclement weather or extreme temperatures. So let’s dive in and see if it makes sense to…
Around the middle of August, wing shooters start preparing for the upcoming dove season. Shotguns will be cleaned and oiled up, camo clothing will be unpacked, and the serious hunters will try to get in a few practice rounds of skeet or sporting clays. Just before the dove season starts, I see first-time hunters at…
Recently, I had a customer at my day job share a story about how his group of friends had just lost their deer hunting lease on a prime piece of property. The landowner has cows on the land, and one of his buddies on the lease mistakenly shot a young cow, thinking it was a…
Among predator hunters, the coyote has become the top “dog” and most popular predator species hunted. In fact, an entire hunting market has developed that includes dedicated coyote hunting guns (shotguns and rifles), calls, clothing, scents, etc. Coyote hunters are just like any other group of hunters and love to discuss and debate the popular…
As summer winds down and September approaches, wing shooters all across the country begin to prepare for dove season. Shells will be purchased, plans will be made, coolers will be packed, and thousands of hunters will fire an untold number of shotgun shells at twisting and turning dove species in dove fields across the country….
We recently had someone send in the following question via email: “I’m new to dove hunting, but wanted to know if I can go dove hunting with an over and under shotgun? Any help would be appreciated.” After I responded to his email, I thought that question might be relevant to other hunters, so I…
Consistently successful deer hunting requires a variety of outdoor-based skills and diverse hunting techniques. Learning all the different tricks and tips of deer hunting is a lifelong process for most hunters as new tactics are constantly being introduced. However, one fundamental concept of deer hunting involves the use of deer scents and deer lures. In…
Being a successful deer hunter requires skill, perseverance, and some luck. Developing or improving your hunting skills can mean the difference between filling your tag and coming home empty-handed. One skill that every deer hunter should consider adding to their bag of tricks is antler rattling. Learning to rattle antlers is an efficient hunting tactic…
