How-To (22)

Winter is Coming: Are You Safe From Hypothermia?

Some of the best hunting happens during winter weather, but cold temperatures also increase the risks to hunters. A good hunter is prepared for extreme weather and knows how to prevent dangers like hypothermia. Hypothermia is caused when your body loses heat faster than…

Hunter Tip: Load Your Firearm Correctly

Loading your firearm is not something you want to do wrong. Do you know all the steps? Watch the video for a quick refresher! Here’s the rundown: It’s important that you never even carry the wrong ammunition, as you could accidentally put the wrong ammunition…

Hunter Tip: Determine Your Safe Zone-of-Fire

When hunting with companions, you want to bring home game and keep everyone safe. That’s why it’s important that you know your safe zone-of-fire. Your safe zone-of-fire spans about 45 degrees directly in front of you. If a flushed bird flies into your zone,…

Hunter Tip: Clearing a Plugged Gun Barrel

You keep your firearm in top condition … until you stumble in the mud. How can you quickly clear the gunk out of your gun barrel and get back on the hunt? Now that your barrel is clear, reassemble your firearm and get back to…

Hunter Tip: Setting Up Your Hunting Blind

Before your hunt, you want to maximize your experience. With that comes properly setting up a turkey or deer blind. But do you know how to do it safely? Before you set up, identify where other hunters will arrive in your hunting area (near a…