Hunting for Coyotes: Using Hand Calls
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Hand Calls Work So Well on Coyotes Coyotes respond to hand calls because: The sounds are natural and variable You can quickly adapt volume and tone to terrain Pressured...... Read More
Hunting for Black Ducks in Coastal Areas
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Coastal Black Ducks Are So Challenging Black ducks thrive in some of the most rugged yet beautiful waterfowl habitat in North America. Coastal birds are: Highly pressured and extremely...... Read More
Hunting for Greenheads: Using Field vs. Water Spreads
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Field vs. Water Matters for Mallards Mallards often choose where to feed or loaf based on: Temperature Snow cover Water availability Hunting pressure Wind Recent weather fronts Local vs....... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Chickens in the Great Plains
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Where Prairie Chickens Thrive in the Great Plains Prairie chickens depend on intact grasslands and lightly broken habitat. Understanding these landscapes helps you find birds consistently. 1. Native Mixed-Grass Prairies...... Read More
Hunting for Black-tailed Deer: Using Ground Blinds
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Ground Blinds Work for Black-Tailed Deer Blacktails thrive in tight, brushy terrain, making elevated tree-stand visibility difficult. Ground blinds give you: Concealment in thick cover Close-range shot opportunities Protection...... Read More
Hunting for Merriam's Turkeys in Open Country
Wednesday, June 05, 2024What Makes Merriam’s Open-Country Hunts Unique Merriam’s behave differently than Easterns or Osceolas, especially in big country: Long-distance gobbling Big daily travel routes High visibility (for both you and the...... Read More
Hunting for Mourning Doves: Using Decoy Trees
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Decoy Trees Work for Mourning Doves Doves naturally seek elevated perches before committing to: Feeding areas Water sources Roosting zones Freshly cut ag fields Staging areas during migration A...... Read More
Hunting for Feral Hogs: Using Dogs vs. Spot and Stalk
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Choose Dogs vs. Spot and Stalk?Both styles shine in different situations: Dog hunts excel in thick cover and dense swamps where visibility is limited. Spot-and-stalk thrives in open terrain...... Read More
Hunting for Whitetail Deer: Using Mineral Sites
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Mineral Sites Work for Whitetail Hunters Deer visit mineral sites for several reasons: Nutrient demands during spring and summer Natural herd socialization Scent communication among local deer Habitual travel...... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Dogs: Using Air Rifles
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Air Rifles Are Great for Prairie Dog Hunting Air rifles offer several advantages over rimfire setups, especially in certain environments: Low noise—ideal near buildings, livestock, or sensitive areas Minimal...... Read More
