Hunting for Greenheads: Using Field Decoy Spreads
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Field Spreads Work So Well on Mallards Greenheads flock to agricultural fields for one reason—food. But once they’re committed, your spread must: Look natural from altitude Provide motion and...... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Chickens: Using Decoys
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Decoys Can Work for Prairie ChickensThough they aren’t used as often as waterfowl or turkey decoys, prairie chicken decoys have specific advantages when applied correctly: Mimic flock behavior on...... Read More
Hunting for Black-tailed Deer: Using Natural Funnels
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Natural Funnels Are Critical for Blacktail HuntingBlack-tailed deer rarely travel in the open. Instead, they move through features that: Offer concealment from predators and hunters Provide easy travel through...... Read More
Hunting for Merriam's Turkeys: Using Roost Sites
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Roost-Site Hunting Works for Merriam’s Turkeys Merriam’s use predictable features when choosing roosts: Tall ponderosa pines or cottonwoods Ridges above meadows or creek bottoms Open flight lanes for safe...... Read More
Hunting for Feral Hogs: Using Trail Cameras
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Trail Cameras Are So Effective for Hog Hunting Feral hogs are intelligent, wary, and heavily nocturnal—making them difficult to pattern without help. Trail cameras give you: Accurate time-of-day movement...... Read More
Hunting for Prairie Dogs: Using Binoculars
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Binoculars Are Essential for Prairie Dog Hunting Unlike larger game, prairie dogs blend into their environment. Elevated mounds, grass, and wind movement can hide them easily. Binoculars help you:...... Read More
Hunting for Black Bears: Using Tree Stands
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Tree Stands Are So Effective for Bear Hunting Tree stands offer several major advantages in bear country: Better visibility in dense brush and timber Reduced scent detection when thermals...... Read More
Hunting for Wild Turkeys: Using Decoy Spreads
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Decoy Spreads Work for Turkey Hunting Turkeys rely heavily on sight. A good decoy spread: Confirms what a gobbler hears Distracts birds’ eyes away from your setup Creates realistic...... Read More
Hunting for Mourning Doves: Using Tree Stands
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Tree Stands Work for Dove Hunting Mourning doves fly fast and low, but elevation helps you: See birds earlier along tree lines or crop edges Shoot at safer, upward...... Read More
Hunting for Coyotes: Using Wind Direction
Wednesday, June 05, 2024Why Wind Direction Matters More Than Anything Coyotes rely on scent to decide: Whether to approach a call Which direction to travel How close they’ll come to open areas Whether...... Read More
