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Dove hunting gear for 2026 comes down to 12 essentials: shotgun, choke, shells, decoys, and HIP certification. The full checklist before the September 1 opener.
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OTC elk tags 2026: Idaho ended nonresident over-the-counter tags and Colorado tightened archery. See which states still sell true OTC elk - and the backdoors.
Read the articleField-tested hunting tactics. Tag strategy, timing by species and state, calling and scouting, and the small decisions that separate a filled tag from a long walk.
Hourly whitetail movement forecast for any US ZIP code, built on real sunrise, sunset and moon times plus your state wildlife agency published breeding chronology. Solunar periods computed and shown with the GPS-collar evidence on what they are actually worth.
Opening day is a party. The rest of dove season is the hunt. September 1 is the earliest the feds will let a state open dove season, and most of the country takes them up on it. This year that date landed on a Tuesday, so a lot of states held the real circus for…
Concealed carry reciprocity decides where your permit is honored. Here’s how to check it before you travel or hunt across state lines — using USA Carry’s map.
Food plots for deer planted in late July feed bucks through the fall rut. What to plant, when to plant it, and the soil step most hunters skip.
Dove hunting gear for 2026 comes down to 12 essentials: shotgun, choke, shells, decoys, and HIP certification. The full checklist before the September 1 opener.
Straight-wall cartridge rifles keep gaining ground for deer season. See the states that changed 2026 rules and find the cartridge that fits your hunt.
Colorado 2026 draw results post May 26-29. The next-step plan for hunters who drew elk, deer, or antelope – and what to do if you didn’t.
Summer velvet bucks pattern on food, water, and bachelor groups. Here’s the trail-camera strategy that turns June images into October stand sites.
Spring turkey hunting preparation starts before daylight: lock your plan, verify legality, and build conservative abort criteria so spring turkey hunting safety, a turkey scouting checklist, and turkey shotgun patterning are settled before you ever call to a gobbler. Define your spring window, lock in regulations, and build conservative abort criteria before you ever call…
Want to know how to score a deer after tagging that monster buck? This Boone & Crockett guide breaks down whitetail antler scoring step-by-step—plus how the process changes for elk and mule deer—no fancy jargon, just practical tips to turn your rack into bragging rights that’ll make your buddies jealous. How to score a deer,…
Mastering these elk calling tips is crucial for first-time hunters aiming to succeed during the thrilling elk rut. Elk hunting demands skill, patience, and a deep understanding of the animal, and effective calling can turn a quiet hunt into a heart-pounding encounter. Calls like cow mews and bull bugles attract curious or aggressive elk,…
Uniquely beautiful, intelligent, with excellent color vision … the Merriam’s subspecies is a unique challenge to turkey hunters. It’s doubtful any other game species compels hunters to travel around the country with such vigor as the wild turkey, and then do it in such a relatively short period of time. Depending on the location, wild…
