Hunting Pheasants with a Retriever: Training Tips
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Retrievers Excel at Pheasant Hunting Retrievers bring a powerful mix of instincts and traits to the uplands: Strong noses for tracking running roosters Natural retrieving drive for long-distance recoveries...... Read More
The Benefits of Using Non-Toxic Shot for Waterfowl Hunting
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Non-Toxic Shot Matters in Waterfowl Hunting Non-toxic shot became mandatory in the U.S. decades ago for a simple reason: lead poisoning kills waterfowl. Ducks and geese ingest spent lead...... Read More
Scouting Tips for Early Season Elk Hunts
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Early Season Elk Hunts Reward Good Scouting Early in the season—typically late August through early September—elk behavior is more stable than during the rut. Expect: Consistent feeding patterns on...... Read More
Using Game Cameras to Track Deer Movements
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Game Cameras Are Essential for Deer Scouting A properly deployed camera helps hunters: Identify individual bucks and long-term patterns Learn travel routes, bedding transitions, and feeding times Track seasonal...... Read More
How to Hunt Ducks in Flooded Timber
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Flooded Timber Hunting Is Unique Timber hunts are different from open-water setups because: Ducks must commit vertically, dropping through the canopy Calling echoes differently and requires finesse Concealment must...... Read More
Tips for Hunting Grouse in Aspen Stands
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Grouse Love Aspen Stands Aspen forests provide ideal year-round habitat for grouse: Dense young growth (5–20 years) for thick escape cover Abundant buds and shoots—a major fall and winter...... Read More
Best Strategies for Hunting Black Bears in the Spring
Monday, June 17, 2024Understanding Spring Black Bear Behavior Spring is all about food. After months of hibernation, bears seek out early green vegetation, winterkill carcasses, and easy calories. Knowing what drives their movement...... Read More
How to Create a Scent-Free Environment for Deer Hunting
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Scent Control Matters for Deer Hunting A mature deer’s sense of smell is estimated to be hundreds of times more sensitive than ours. They detect: Human odor and perspiration...... Read More
Hunting Coyotes in Agricultural Fields: Techniques and Tips
Monday, June 17, 2024Why Coyotes Love Agricultural Fields Agricultural landscapes provide everything a coyote needs: Abundant food: mice, rabbits, birds, grain spillage, pests, carrion Travel corridors: fencerows, creek lines, terraces, irrigation ditches Ample...... Read More
Top States for Hunting Merriam’s Turkeys
Monday, June 17, 2024What Makes a Great Merriam’s Turkey State? A quality Merriam’s destination typically offers: Expansive public land access Strong, stable turkey populations Diverse terrain—ponderosa pine, foothills, open ridges Reasonable tag availability...... Read More
