Few things can ruin a whitetail or mule deer hunt faster than a swarm of mosquitoes or black flies. Every early-season hunter who’s sat in a ground blind or hunted from a tree stand knows that bugs can be brutal. While applying copious amounts of insect repellent…
Proper shot placement is critical for lethal and ethical kills on game. Understanding your quarry’s vital zones and selecting the right moment to take a shot can often be the difference between a clean, rapid harvest and an injured, suffering animal. Of all the shot placement…
South Dakota’s prairies are home to some of America’s finest upland bird hunting. There’s no better field partner than an enthusiastic and well-trained bird dog. However, if you want your four-legged companion ready for opening day, you must spend the summer preparing your dog for…
While hunting from a tree stand is effective in the whitetail woods, that effectiveness can also come with a hefty price. Each year, around 6,400 hunters are injured from tree stand falls. These accidents, which are often preventable, lead to everything from bruised egos to…
Shooting game beyond conventional distances — typically 300 yards and farther — is a specialized skill for hunters who attempt to harvest game in terrain where close encounters aren’t feasible. We generally consider this "long-range" hunting. Improving your long range hunting skills to make ethical shots requires…
