Hunting for Pheasants with a Pointing Dog: Training and Tips
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Hunt Pheasants with a Pointing Dog Pheasants are fast, wary, and often run instead of flush. A pointing dog gives you a huge advantage: Early detection: A pointer’s nose...... Read More
How to Build a Permanent Duck Blind: Construction Tips
Monday, June 17, 2024Step 1: Choose the Right Location Location determines everything—visibility, shooting lanes, and long-term success. Look for: Consistent duck activity: Scout for feeding, loafing, and flight paths. Blinds work best where...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Pigs in Agricultural Fields: Strategies and Gear
Monday, June 17, 2024Understanding Wild Pig Behavior Wild pigs are opportunistic feeders, and agricultural fields provide everything they need—food, water, and cover. Understanding their habits helps you anticipate where and when to set...... Read More
Using Electronic Calls for Predator Hunting: Tips and Techniques
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Use Electronic CallsElectronic calls have revolutionized predator hunting. They offer: Consistent, realistic sound: High-quality recordings of prey distress, pup whines, and challenge howls. Hands-free operation: Keeps your gun ready...... Read More
The Best Shotguns for Upland Game Bird Hunting: A Buyer’s Guide
Monday, June 17, 2024What Makes a Great Upland ShotgunAn upland shotgun should feel like an extension of your arm. These hunts demand instinctive shooting, not long-range precision. The best upland guns balance: Light...... Read More
Hunting for Black Bears with Bait: Techniques and Ethics
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Baiting Bears Works Bears are omnivorous and opportunistic feeders. They’ll exploit food sources—natural or artificial—that offer high calorie payoff. Baiting leverages that pattern. Backwoods Bear Bait+1 A well-placed bait...... Read More
Hunting for Squirrels in Hardwood Forests: Best Practices
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Hardwood Forests Are Ideal for Squirrels Hardwoods like oaks, hickories, and beeches produce mast crops that make up the primary food source for squirrels. These trees also provide excellent...... Read More
Using Calling Techniques to Hunt Turkeys: Tips and Techniques
Monday, June 17, 20241. Know the Basic Turkey Vocalizations Understanding the turkey’s “language” is the foundation of effective calling. Some calls you should master include: Yelp: A hen’s common call meaning “I’m here.”...... Read More
The Best Rifles for Predator Hunting: A Buyer’s Guide
Monday, June 17, 2024Quick summary — best choices by hunting style Open country / long range (200–500+ yd): bolt-action in .22-250, .204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmoor (heavy-barrel varmint/precision build). Ammo.com+1 All-around predator rifle (0–300...... Read More
Hunting for Rabbits with Beagles: Training and Tips
Monday, June 17, 2024Training Your Beagle for Rabbit Hunting 1. Basic Obedience First Before field work begins, make sure your beagle understands key commands: come/recall, sit, stay, heel, place. The article “A Guide...... Read More
