How-To Hunting Tips

This is a good time of year to hunt bushy tails. But it’s also the time of year when Mother Nature delivers lots of rain. Don’t let a lousy weather report ruin a squirrel hunt.

Looking to enhance your effectiveness in the turkey woods this season? Check out this story from contributor Mike Roux, for an excellent and educational anecdote highlighting the importance of a full quiver of calls.

Gun owners who are serious about self-defense never leave home without their everyday carry tools including, at a minimum, a handgun, a reload and a knife. Hunters should think similarly when they enter the woods. Check out the basics of everyday carry for every hunter.

Hunters who don’t map out a plan of action beyond when to wake up risk getting skunked. Here’s insight into the mind of turkeys to help you pick the right spots to set up, and when to move and call to outfox toms from sunup to sundown.

Contributor Brad Fenson gives his readers a hearty pasta sauce recipe to help round out the cold winter months.

Contributor Mike Roux reveals some shed-hunting tips he picked up in the field.

Like bullets, not all arrows are created equal, and the better your arrow build, the more accurate you’ll be in the field next fall.

Selecting the right footwear for your hunt is critical to your success. Here’s a look at what makes a great hunting boot and what designs are suitable for various conditions.

Your rifle is your most important hunting tool, and knowing how to properly clean and store it when hunting season comes to a close is critical in keeping it in tip-top shape. Here’s a detailed look at each step of the process.