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Public Land Hunting Etiquette

Public Land Hunting Etiquette

Here are some simple but significant “unwritten” rules you should always follow when hunting public...

Journal This Year: How to Record Recent Adventures and Plan Upcoming Ones

Journal This Year: How to Record Recent Adventures and Plan Upcoming Ones

Keeping a handwritten journal and reading through old field notes is a great way to...

Backcountry Survival: 3 Tools You Should Always Carry

Backcountry Survival: 3 Tools You Should Always Carry

Here’s a look at three tools you should always have with you in the backcountry...

.30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Hunting Cartridge?

.30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Hunting Cartridge?

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more...

10 Great Christmas Gifts for Hunters

10 Great Christmas Gifts for Hunters

Here are 10 gifts the special hunter in your life is guaranteed to appreciate for...

20 Common Deer Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

20 Common Deer Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

Bad moves work out sometimes, but that’s no reason to live by them.

How to Field Judge a Mule Deer in 30 Seconds

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How to Field Judge a Mule Deer in 30 Seconds

How do you determine whether the buck you’re looking at is good, great or a...

How to Call Elk: Strategy, Sequence and Setup

How to Call Elk: Strategy, Sequence and Setup

There is no one-size-fits all method to calling a bull up close, but these tips...

How to Set Up a Ground Blind for Bowhunting

How to Set Up a Ground Blind for Bowhunting

Here’s how to set up a ground blind for bowhunting including location, brushing in and...

Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics

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Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer...

Tips and Tactics for Hunting the West

Tips and Tactics for Hunting the West

For the hunter with courage, resourcefulness and a bit of skill, opportunities for hunting the...

Predator Hunting: How to Deal with Multiple Coyotes

Predator Hunting: How to Deal with Multiple Coyotes

One coyote can be hard enough to fool, but add two or more and your...

Change the Rules for Coyotes

Change the Rules for Coyotes

By this time of year, coyotes have seen it all and heard it all. The...

Jump Into Predator Hunting Without Breaking The Bank

Jump Into Predator Hunting Without Breaking The Bank

If you’re new to predator hunting, you should know you don’t have to spend a...

How to Hunt Coyotes Without Calls

How to Hunt Coyotes Without Calls

Don’t quit the hunt when coyotes get call-shy. Instead, use these methods to find out...

Tips and Tactics for Late-Season Cow Elk

Tips and Tactics for Late-Season Cow Elk

Reasonable draw odds, high success rates and filling the freezer with tender, tasty meat makes...

Trail Camera Tricks for Predator Scouting

Trail Camera Tricks for Predator Scouting

Think your trail cameras have no use after big-game season? Think again. Try these tactics...

Backcountry Survival Tips: How to Deal with Disaster

Backcountry Survival Tips: How to Deal with Disaster

Here’s how to handle various emergency situations in the wilderness, including hypothermia, severe bleeding, an...

DIY Backcountry Hunting Tactics and Gear

DIY Backcountry Hunting Tactics and Gear

Considering a DIY backcountry hunt? Here’s a comprehensive gear list, along with tips and tactics...

5 Reasons Why Hunters Should Attend The Bergara Academy

5 Reasons Why Hunters Should Attend The Bergara Academy

Here are some benefits of attending The Bergara Academy and what you can expect to...

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