Using Decoy Dogs for Coyote Hunting: Strategies and Tips

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Decoy Dogs Work for Coyote Hunting Coyotes are highly territorial and extremely curious. When a decoy dog enters their space—especially during pup season or breeding months—coyotes often respond aggressively,...... Read More

Top Techniques for Hunting Whitetail Deer During the Rut

Monday, June 17, 2024
Understanding the Rut: Key Phases That Influence Deer Movement Before applying rut tactics, it helps to understand how buck behavior changes throughout the cycle. Pre-Rut (Late October – Early November)...... Read More

How to Set Up a Successful Goose Hunting Spread

Monday, June 17, 2024
What Makes an Effective Goose Spread? Geese respond to: Realistic flock structure Proper wind-facing orientation Safe landing zones Natural spacing Convincing motion A hide they cannot detect Setting up your...... Read More

The Best Times of Day for Duck Hunting

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Time of Day Matters in Duck Hunting Ducks follow daily routines based on: Weather and temperature Hunting pressure Migration patterns Feeding and loafing habits Wind and water conditions Knowing...... Read More

Hunting for Black Bears with Hounds: Techniques and Tips

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Hunters Use Hounds for Black Bear Hunting Hound hunting allows for: Selective harvest—hunters can evaluate sex, age, and size before taking a shot. Ethical shot placement—treeing or baying provides...... Read More

How to Use Food Plots to Attract Deer

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Food Plots Work for Deer Food plots offer a reliable, high-quality food source that deer can count on. In areas with inconsistent habitat or high pressure, planted plots: Improve...... Read More

Hunting for Pheasants in CRP Fields: Strategies and Gear

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why CRP Fields Produce Consistent Pheasant Action CRP fields are designed to provide wildlife habitat by planting grasses and forb mixes that mimic native prairie. For pheasants, that means: Prime...... Read More

Setting Up a Tree Stand for Archery Hunting

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Tree Stand Setup Matters for Archery Hunters Bowhunting requires close shots—typically inside 40 yards—so precision tree stand placement is critical. The right setup improves: Shot angles and visibility Stealth...... Read More

The Importance of Scouting for Successful Elk Hunts

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Scouting Matters for Elk Hunting Elk live in diverse, dynamic landscapes—steep timber, dark north slopes, open parks, high basins, and thick bedding cover. Their patterns shift with weather, pressure,...... Read More

Using Calling Techniques to Hunt Mule Deer

Monday, June 17, 2024
Why Calling Works for Mule Deer Mule deer communicate with subtle sounds: grunts, bleats, snorts, and occasional rattling or antler tickling during the rut. While they’re less vocal than whitetails,...... Read More