Using Decoy Spreads for Goose Hunting: What Works Best
Monday, June 17, 2024How Geese View and Respond to Decoy Spreads Before setting your spread, it helps to understand how geese behave when approaching: They scan for realism—natural spacing, feeding behavior, and body...... Read More
Hunting Whitetail Deer During the Pre-Rut: Key Tactics
Monday, June 17, 2024Understanding Pre-Rut Whitetail Behavior During the pre-rut—typically mid-to-late October in much of the whitetail’s range—bucks ramp up activity but remain tied to food sources and core bedding areas. Expect: Increased...... Read More
Hunting for Greater White-fronted Geese in Rice Fields
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Greater White-fronted Geese in Rice Fields Greater white-fronted geese—better known as specklebellies or specks—are prized for their intelligence, vocal interaction, and exceptional table fare. Rice fields are one of...... Read More
Hunting for Wood Ducks with Portable Blinds
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Wood Ducks with Portable Blinds Wood ducks—“woodies”—are some of the fastest, most acrobatic ducks in North America. They burst through timber at first light, slip into hidden backwaters, and...... Read More
Hunting for Pheasants in Grasslands
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Pheasants in Grasslands Grasslands are classic pheasant country—wide-open prairies, CRP fields, native grasses, and brushy edges that hold birds year-round. While pheasants thrive in mixed farmland, pure grassland habitat...... Read More
Hunting for Mountain Goats: High Altitude Strategies
Wednesday, June 05, 2024High-Altitude Mountain Goat Hunting: Strategies for Extreme Terrain Mountain goat hunting is one of North America’s most demanding mountain pursuits. These white ghosts live in some of the steepest, most...... Read More
Hunting for Coyotes: Winter vs. Summer Tactics
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Winter vs. Summer Coyote Hunting: Seasonal Strategies That Work Coyotes are huntable year-round in many states, but their behavior, diet, and movement patterns change dramatically between summer heat and winter...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Turkeys: Public Land Strategies
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Wild Turkeys on Public Land: A Complete Strategy Guide Public-land turkey hunting can be one of the most rewarding—and humbling—experiences in the spring woods. High pressure, educated gobblers, unpredictable...... Read More
Hunting for Canvasbacks: River vs. Lake Techniques
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Canvasbacks: River vs. Lake Tactics Canvasbacks—“king of the divers”—are famous for speed, beauty, and their love of big, open water. Whether you chase them on flowing river systems or...... Read More
Hunting for Whitetail Deer in Pine Forests
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Hunting Whitetail Deer in Pine Forests Pine forests may look open and monotonous, but they hold whitetail deer year-round—especially across the South, Southeast, and the Great Lakes region. Pines offer...... Read More
