General Hunting Tips (90)

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Preparing For The Hunt: How To Carry Hunting Rifles Safely

Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a novice heading out for your first hunt, firearm safety will always be a top priority. Competent hunters do everything they can to mitigate risks and prevent accidents when rifle hunting. This involves the way and strategies they employ…

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How to Hunt for Morel Mushrooms

When spring arrives, so does the potential to find a tasty treat in the woods: wild morel mushrooms. People often say finding a morel mushroom is like finding a needle in a haystack. However, with some insights into how and when to hunt them (while…

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4 Essential Rules of Firearm Safety for Hunters

Before hunting season begins, it's a good time to brush up on your fundamentals – and if you're teaching a new hunter, doing this is extra important! Staying safe while hunting is your top priority (second only to bringing home the duck, buck, gobbler, or coyote…

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Duck Hunting: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

If you're starting as a duck hunter, you probably have many questions: Where do I go? What camo do I wear? What does each duck look like? Well, you've come to the right place for answers! This beginner's guide will answer some (but not all)…

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Hunter Tip: Why You Need a Hunter Education Course

When preparing for a hunt, you have a lot to remember: your gear, your gun, your field care kit, extra ammo, a blaze orange hat, and more – but did you remember everything? In most states, you must complete a hunter education course before getting…