Hunting for Black Ducks: Coastal vs. Inland Tactics
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Black Ducks Are Challenging Hyper-wary and sensitive to movement Often fly early, late, and on gray days Thrive in isolated marsh pockets Frequently pair up rather than flock large...... Read More
Hunting for Elk in Aspen Groves
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Elk Love Aspen Groves Aspen stands offer everything elk need, especially from late summer through fall. Key Habitat Benefits High-quality forage: fresh shoots, forbs, and understory plants Shade &...... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Dogs: Using Varmint Rifles
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Use Varmint Rifles for Prairie Dogs? Varmint rifles are designed for: Long-range accuracy High-volume shooting Low recoil Precise bullet performance Flat trajectories in open country Unlike big-game rifles, varmint...... Read More
Hunting for Woodcock: Upland vs. Wetland Techniques
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Woodcock Behavior Woodcock feed by probing the ground for earthworms, which means they require: Soft, moist soils Dense, young forest cover Thick understory vegetation Warm microclimates Access to roosting...... Read More
Hunting for Teal: Best Times and Places
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Teal Species & Migration Patterns Each teal species behaves differently—knowing the timing helps target the right habitat. Blue-Winged Teal Among the earliest migrating ducks Peak movement: Late August–mid-September Prefer...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Turkeys: Decoys vs. Calls
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Wild turkey hunting is a game of communication and realism. Sometimes a gobbler needs visual confirmation—a decoy—to close the distance. Other times, he wants to hear a hen and doesn’t...... Read More
Hunting for Black Bears in the Western United States
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Western Black Bear Habitat Black bears in the West rely heavily on seasonal food sources and terrain features that offer both cover and visibility. Key Western Habitat Types Coastal...... Read More
Hunting for Snipe: Marsh vs. Field Techniques
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Snipe Behavior Snipe rely on: Moist soil Soft mud for probing Dense, wet vegetation Open water margins Insect-rich feeding areas They hold surprisingly tight until the last second, then...... Read More
Hunting for Coyotes in Open Plains
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Coyotes Are Challenging in Open Plains Unlike wooded environments, the plains give coyotes: Long sightlines Ample escape routes Excellent hearing Constant wind advantage The ability to spot hunters from...... Read More
Hunting for Mourning Doves: Best Practices
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Mourning Dove Behavior Doves are simple in pattern but sensitive to pressure. Key Behaviors Travel daily between feeding fields, water, and roosts Prefer open ground and perches over dense...... Read More
