The best and easiest way to stay safe while hunting big game, small game, or upland birds is to wear blaze orange. In many states, it's the law. However, how much and what kind of blaze orange you need can vary based on what species…
Can obeying one rule when hunting keep other hunters safe? Yes! Today, we discuss a critical safety rule every hunter should follow when hunting, no matter the species they hunt. We'll start with a real-life hunting situation that could have gone very wrong. Then, we'll…
Often, in the middle of the excitement, hunters enter "the zone." In that tunnel-vision situation, you may misidentify an animal, make a dangerous shot, or be too close to other hunters or buildings. Target fixation can make it challenging to answer critical questions about the…
You're planning your hunt for the next season. Getting your hunting license should be one of the items on your checklist. Most states require a hunting license for every legal species every season. So, while your hunter safety course and certification never expire, your hunting license is…
Hunter education is critical to keeping hunts safe and legal – and thanks to improvements in technology, new hunters have more options than ever. However, it can sometimes be tough to choose between a traditional in-person course and an online course. Can you take a…
You're preparing for deer season and getting excited about your upcoming hunt. You dust off your rifle and head to your local range for some warm-up target practice. You sight the target downrange, confident in your bull's eye, pull the trigger, and your shot is off. What's…
