Blaze orange (hunter orange) requirements vary significantly by state. Most states require a minimum amount of solid or camo blaze orange on the head, chest, and/or back during firearm deer season (typically 144–500 square inches), though several states have no blaze orange requirement at all.
A cellular trail camera works in three steps: This differs from a traditional trail camera, which only stores images locally on a memory card until it's manually swapped or downloaded. Because cellular cameras eliminate multiple trips to the camera site, they reduce human scent and…
Shot placement is the single most important factor in a clean, ethical deer harvest. The heart and lungs (i.e., the vital zone) are located in the chest cavity, just behind the front shoulder. This is roughly one-third up from the bottom of the deer's chest.
Choosing the right crossbow comes down to draw weight, speed, and fit. Most hunting crossbows draw 150–200 lbs and shoot 300–450 feet per second (fps). Higher fps flattens trajectory but usually costs more and increases recoil and vibration. Compact and reverse-draw models are lighter and…
Venison is leaner than beef and higher in certain nutrients, making it an excellent alternative for health-conscious hunters. A 3-oz serving of cooked venison contains about 134 calories, 26g of protein, and only 3g of fat. Compare that to 80/20 ground beef, which is about…
Many new hunters run into the same confusing question: what's the difference between a hunting license, a tag, and a permit? The short answer is that a hunting license is your base credential, a permit or stamp authorizes you for a specific species or season,…
