Even the best-prepared hunting plan may change once the hunt begins. Still, the planning process itself is crucial. Whether you're preparing for your first whitetail hunt or going after caribou in Alaska, taking a hunting planner approach can help to increase your odds of having a successful…

As one of my mentors used to say, "Luck is not a plan." With hunting, your success in the field rarely happens by chance. It's the outcome of skill, practice, and preparing your body and mind for the rigors of the hunt. That's why scouting for hunting…

I can appreciate the confusion hunters face when selecting the correct ammunition. When I first started hunting upland birds, considering the different types of ammunition I could use was overwhelming. Which gauge? What shot size for what bird? What shell length? What material should the…

Maybe you’re thinking about how to start hunting, perhaps after completing your hunter education course. Learning about hunting or being around hunters is one thing; getting out into the field with a firearm or bow is another! It can be intimidating to know what to…

Advances in cartridge design, rifle build quality, and precision optics have given the modern hunter access to unparalleled precision. Today’s long range shooting rifle is a tool that enables a hunter to harvest animals at distances that were once considered unthinkable and unethical. However, to…