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Hunting's Best Advice

Every hunter follows in the footsteps of those before him. We carry on the knowledge of the men and women who have imparted wisdom and unwritten rules, sage advice that we'll never forget. We asked 13 professional hunters, celebrities and outdoor TV personalities to share the knowledge they've held onto through the years—advice they'll undoubtedly pass on to the next generation. (Photo: NWTF)

Know-How: Enhance Your Killer Instinct

Having trouble making effective shots on moving game? What you need to do is leave the traditional range and shoot in more hunting-realistic scenarios.

Know-How: Withstand the Stand

When temperatures fall and the elements are against you, it’s tempting to pack it in. To hang in there during nasty weather, try these creature comforts.

Shooting Uphill and Down

Learn how to hold for steep uphill and downhill shots.

Gundogs: Prime Your Pup

A new puppy is spring incarnate, joy overflowing and trouble down the road if you don’t direct it along the correct path.

Spend More For Your Scope Than You Do Your Rifle

This is advice many will read but few will heed. Their loss: A wise hunter will spend more for his rifle scope than the rifle he mounts it on.

Veteran Advice for Rookie Dogs and Dog Owners

Hey Pup, I hear you’re finally going hunting. About time! Here's some sage advice to consider.

Tips for the Traveling Hunter

Canada, Alaska, the Rockies, Africa, Europe and Australia—there is an entire world out there to be explored and hunted. Doing so is not as easy as hunting in your home state; it requires an extra measure of research and planning.

Know-How: Stands to Burn

Good whitetail hunters will tell you to find entry and exit routes to stands that are low-impact. That’s wonderful advice, but adhering to it takes a lot of great stands off the table. Look for stands to burn in the pre-rut.

How to Feed Your Older Dog

The decline of a loyal, canine hunting partner is the price we pay for the joy of a puppy. The bittersweet reality is that if we are lucky enough to share our days afield with a great dog, we will probably have to nurse him through old age and decline. That means managing Dog's diet.

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