Tips for Hunting Public-Land Whitetails
Hunting big bucks in small places can be a blessing in disguise if you pay attention to details and use smart strategies tailored to such properties.
The Facts About Public-Land Elk
Sure, whitetails hide like rabbits when hunting pressure gets heavy, but they say when you bump elk they’ll walk right over the mountaintop. The thing is new studies show that to be true, but not necessarily.
How to Use Topo Maps to Find Public-Land Gobblers
Mapping routes to hunting spots can be accomplished in the palm of your hand with modern cell phones. However, what most of those images don’t show—topographic lines—may prove to be the most useful information at your disposal.
Tips and Tactics for Hunting the West
For the hunter with courage, resourcefulness and a bit of skill, opportunities for hunting the West abound. Here’s how to begin turning your dreams into reality.
A Playbook for Public-Land Toms
Ernest Hemingway advised, if you want to write, begin with “one true sentence” and follow it with another. So here’s the truest way to kill a public-land tom.
6 Tips for Hunting Public-Land Mule Deer
There’s nothing easy about tagging a mule deer on public land, but for those willing to put in the time and effort, the reward can be exceptional. Try these tips to increase your odds of success this season.
8 Tips for a Successful DIY Elk Hunt
The most successful DIY elk hunters are those who are intimately familiar with the quarry’s habits and employ different strategies, depending on the situation. Here are eight tips that will increase your odds of tagging a bull on public land.
10 Tips for Hunting Public Land Bucks
While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.
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