“off-season”

We all deal with the off-season in different ways. Some people bum around in a state of depression. Others extend their seasons by building wood duck boxes, erecting duck blinds, giving the bird dog a refresher course and shooting a clay or two. Another coping method is going to a gun store and ogling the new shotguns. Here are but a few examples of new models you'll be checking out in 2013.

Want to stay sharp during the off-season? These targets will keep you on point throughout the summer.

If you're looking for an off-season winter adventure, these tips will help you locate and shoot an Eastern coyote.

Spring squirrel hunting is a great way to expand your season and avoid the off-season blues.

Are you diligently getting in some off-season practice with your crossbow? If so, TenPoint is looking to reward your dedication to your craft, with their Accuracy Sweepstakes.

Deer season is right around the corner, and if you're like many off-season hunters, you're long overdue for a tune-up at the range.

From the stifling heat, to the dwindling amount of wild game in the freezer, to insect bites and poison ivy, there's plenty for hunters to hate about the off-season.

With the freedom to unplug your shotgun, use electronic calls and, best of all, no bag limits, a conservation snow goose hunt offers plenty of off-season fun.

Build up that dwindling wood pile with one of these new log splitters from DR Power.