General Hunting Tips (90)

A hunters firearm laying on a log.

How To Stay Safe When Carrying Hunters Firearms

Firearm ownership carries with it a commitment to safety, security, and maturity. As hunters, we must set the standard for safety not only for ourselves but also for our loved ones – the most important part of a hunt is not taking a big buck or…

A man and a child taking a photo after shooting a deer, youth hunting course concept.

Hunter Tip: How To Find a Youth Hunting Course

Hunter education is like an investment: the earlier you start and the more you put in, the greater the compounding rewards will be. As these processes and lessons become second nature, young hunters become responsible, ethical, and safety-oriented adult hunters. The importance of starting young…

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A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Right Crossbow

The crossbow is an ancient weapon first thought to have been developed in China and popularized throughout the Middle Ages. Some evidence even extends back to the Roman and Greek civilizations. Today, the crossbow has become a popular choice for hunting enthusiasts, thanks to several technological advancements…

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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…

A hunter shows a close-up of a duck wing, bird dog hunting concept.

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…