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Hunting Small Game: An Overview

Curious how to get started in small game hunting? Red on as Tim Hovey reflects on how small-game hunting shaped his development as a hunter, taught him patience, stalking, shooting and fieldcraft. He describes hunting rabbits, squirrels, hares, and marmots in Idaho, highlighting the challenges unique to both rimfire and shotgun. He also recounts introducing his daughters to hunting, and encourages experienced hunters to revisit their small-game roots.

Tips to Improve Small Game Shooting & Big Game Accuracy

Sometimes switching from large game—like elk or deer—to hitting a moving squirrel with a .22 or .17 rimfire will tell on you in a hurry. Here are some tips to get your skills back up to snuff.

Winter: Prime Time for Small Game Hunting

Chasing rabbits and squirrels with friends is the perfect way to pass the cold winter days.

Narrowing the Field: .22 LRs for Hunting

Choosing a .22 LR load for varminting, small-game hunting and/or pursuing predators shouldn’t be done haphazardly. Each option is unique. We detail how to find the right one for you.

Primary Lessons of Spring’s Squirrel Woods

A squirrel hunt in the spring woods rekindles memories of lessons learned long ago, when almost every dad and every son chased bushytails.

Iowa Creates Year-Round Open Raccoon Season

Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues.

An Open Secret: Federal Select Outfitters

Have you heard of Federal Select Outfitters? Neither had contributor Frank Melloni, but one experience was so memorable that it spurred him to take a dive into the whole list. Read on for more.

New for 2023: Baschieri & Pellagri USA Privilege Game

Baschieri & Pellagri USA is offering small-game hunters a new shotshell class fitted with a 100-percent biodegradable Green Core wad in a variety of lead and steel options.

Hunting the Modern Day: Point Creep

What it means and how to cope: a dismal but honest look at the current state of Western tag allocations, with ideas for alternate hunting adventures.

Mentoring New Hunters: It All Starts with a Gray Squirrel

Contributor Larry Case runs through the benefits of training new hunters on squirrels.

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