Concealed Carry Reciprocity: A Hunter’s & Traveler’s Guide
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.
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Food Plots for Deer: What to Plant This July for Fall
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.
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How to Count Points on a Buck and Score Deer Antlers
This guide covers how to count points on a buck and how to score deer antlers under the Boone and Crockett system, plus what changes for elk and mule deer. How to count points on a buck Count every projection on the antler that is at least one inch long and longer than it is…
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Elk Calling Tips: Essential Guide for First-Time Hunters
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,…
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5 Tips For Hunting Upland Birds
It’s wingshooting season! Here’s how to get the jump on those wily upland birds. 1. Scout early and often: When hunting doves, remember that as weather changes and food sources diminish, the birds change flight and feeding patterns. Scouting for flocks of doves roosting in trees without leaves will tell you where they are gathering,…
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5 Top Dove-Hunting Tips
The dove hunting tips that matter most are about where you stand, not what you shoot. Scout the field the evening before, sit where the birds already want to be, and swing through the bird rather than at it. The rest is volume. Dove season heralds the beginning of the fall hunting seasons for many…
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8 Tips For a Safe Spring Turkey Hunt
Spring turkey hunting success and safety comes down to the same thing – proper planning. It’s turkey season! More hunters than ever are heading out into the fields, and many of them are new to the sport. Because so much of turkey hunting involves camouflaging yourself deeply, it’s important to remember that sometimes you do…
