General Hunting Tips (116)

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Hunter Tip: What Do Deer Eat?

Deer are diverse eaters, grazing on anything from native vegetation to carefully cultivated crops. By munching on more than 400 documented plant species, deer are highly adaptable and access a wide range of bioavailability in the food they consume, which is also why deer are…

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What Does a Bird Dog Hunt?

Hunting with your canine best friend beside you is one of life's great pleasures; it's also an ancient strategy used for centuries to help hunters increase their yield when hunting birds. These specialist hunting dogs have the capacity, work ethic, energy, and temperament to be formidable hunting…

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A Hunting Gear Guide: What to Take vs. What to Leave at Home

Wandering out into the woods without the right gear for your hunt can leave you without the essentials you need to bring home the game you’re after. Hunters need the right clothing, scopes, firearms and ammunition, bows and arrows, navigation tools, snacks, and water to…

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How to Choose the Right Hunting Caliber

One thing hunters love to do (besides hunting and enjoying wild game) is debate different types of hunting calibers. Which caliber is the best all-around choice? Which rounds are better for small game vs. big game? What goes into choosing a caliber based on what…

A hunting dog brings a waterfowl to a hunter.

A Hunter's Best Friend: A History of Hunting Dogs

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…

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Hunting Basics: Types Of Turkey Calls to Call in a Tom

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…