Hunting for Prairie Chickens: Gear and Tips
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Prairie Chicken Hunting Is a True Plains Adventure Sharp-eyed, fast-flying, wide-ranging, and heavily influenced by open horizons, prairie chickens offer one of the most exciting upland hunts in North...... Read More
Hunting for Black-tailed Deer in Riparian Zones
Wednesday, June 05, 2024How Blacktails Use Riparian HabitatRiparian zones create a layered mix of food, cover, and movement routes that blacktails rely on year-round.Key Characteristics of Riparian Blacktail Habitat Diverse vegetation: alder, willow, vine maple,...... Read More
Hunting for Black Bears: Using Bait vs. Spot and Stalk
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Two Proven Ways to Hunt Black Bears Black bears can be hunted successfully with two distinct methods: baiting and spot and stalk. Each demands different skills, setups, and patience levels—but...... Read More
Hunting for Mourning Doves: Using Decoys
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Decoys Make a Big Difference in Dove Hunting Mourning doves rely heavily on visual cues. They watch where other birds land, feed, and rest—and they follow. A small, well-placed...... Read More
Hunting for Canvasbacks: Techniques for Success
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Canvasbacks Are a Bucket-List Waterfowl Hunt Canvasbacks—often called “the king of ducks”—are fast, powerful divers famous for their heart-pounding decoying and screaming-fast approaches. They thrive on big, open water...... Read More
Hunting for Black Ducks: Using Decoys vs. No Decoys
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Black Ducks and Why Your Approach Matters American black ducks are some of the wariest waterfowl in North America. They thrive in tidal marshes, brackish bays, backwater creeks, and...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Turkeys: Early Season vs. Late Season
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Understanding Early-Season vs. Late-Season Turkey Behavior Spring turkey hunting changes dramatically from opening day to the final week. Weather, breeding phases, flock dynamics, and pressure all influence how gobblers respond...... Read More
Hunting for Whitetail Deer: Using Food Plots
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Food Plots Are Such a Powerful Tool for Whitetail Hunters Food plots aren’t just about growing deer feed—they’re about creating predictable movement, improving herd health, and offering dependable daylight...... Read More
Hunting for Coyotes: Using Scent Control
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Scent Control Matters More for Coyotes Than Almost Any Other Game Coyotes survive on their noses. Their ability to detect human scent far exceeds that of deer, elk, or...... Read More
Hunting for Black-tailed Deer in Wetlands
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Wetlands Are Prime Black-Tailed Deer Habitat From coastal swamps to tidal marsh edges and dense rainforest bottoms, wetlands offer exactly what black-tailed deer love: thick cover, abundant browse, and...... Read More
