General Hunting Tips (85)

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Obey This One Rule To Be a Safer Hunter

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…

A whitetail buck in a field, avoid target fixation when hunting concept.

Hunter-Ed Safety Tip: How to Watch Out for Target Fixation

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…

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Hunting Basics: Where Do I Go to Get a Hunting License?

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…

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How to Sight In a Rifle (and Why)

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…

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Hunter Tip: How to Set Up Your Hunting Blind

Before your hunt, you want to maximize your experience. Properly setting up a turkey or deer blind (or a tree stand) is part of that, but do you know how to do it safely? Setting up a hunting blind the right way helps you stay hidden…