Gear (9)

A hunting scope next to a window, hunting gear concept.

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…

A hunter wearing blaze orange in the field.

Blaze Orange Regulations for Every State

Wearing blaze orange, also known as "fluorescent" or "hunter" orange, is required when hunting in most states. Blaze orange keeps you safe in the field by ensuring you are visible to other hunters. How much orange do you need to wear? Are there any states…

Hunters after a successful deer hunt, wearing blaze orange concept.

Hunter Tip: How to Stand Out With Blaze Orange

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…

A hunting blind, essential hunting kit concept.

What Should Be in My Essential Hunting Kit?

New and seasoned hunters need the right gear for every hunt. Having the right tools and essentials helps keep you safe and more likely to have a successful hunt. So, what should you include in your essential hunting kit? Depending on the game you hunt and the…

A trail cam on a tree, hunter safety and stealth concept.

How to Maximize Stealth Without Minimizing Hunter Safety

Regardless of the game you intend to hunt, stealth and invisibility are key ingredients for a successful harvest. However, most hunters know that it's hard enough to blend into the surrounding habitat, never mind getting close enough for a clean and safe shot without being detected. If…

Hunters in a field with a hunting dog.

Why Your Hunting Dog Needs Blaze Orange 

Your dog is a fantastic hunting partner, so you need to keep him safe while you're out there. Just as you must meet state requirements for blaze orange, your dog would be safer if he wore the bright color, too. It can be easy for other…