A sharp and well-made knife is an invaluable tool when in the field. Whether dressing a kill or cutting some rope to set up camp, a trusted fixed blade is always high on the list of hunting gear essentials. It's important to remember that hunting knives…
One of the hardest things for a hunter to do is explain to a non-hunter how you can love and respect animals for their beauty and grace . . . but also kill and eat them. Stalking a deer through crunchy leaves, calling in a big tom…
Turkey hunting can be all or nothing. Some mornings, you can have big toms barreling towards your sweet music; other times, it's nothing but silence. Whatever the conditions, one thing never changes: the safety practices you employ to keep you and your hunting companions safe. Here…
Hunters use a variety of strategies to improve their success during a hunt, but one strategy dates back many, many years: having a dog as a hunting partner. According to the American Kennel Club, there are now 30 officially recognized sporting group breeds, and many dogs…
Turkeys are intensely vocal creatures known for a spectrum of sounds and highly developed communication systems that go well beyond the widely known gobble. Turkeys call in various social contexts, including communicating with each other, establishing social hierarchies, maintaining group cohesion, and navigating their environment. Whether…
