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…
Hunting small game with a bow is an outstanding way to extend your season and sharpen your archery skills. However, regardless of how high-tech your bow's sighting system is, using the wrong arrow tips — like field points or standard-sized broadheads — is a recipe for…
Perhaps no other piece of clothing identifies a hunter than the bright blaze orange vest, jacket, or cap. The vibrant color of this iconic hunting season symbol stands out in sharp contrast to the natural terrain, making hunters easily recognizable to each other. Wearing blaze…
Many new hunters are attracted to the challenges that come with bowhunting. Whether it's the thrill of stalking within yards of your target, silently knocking an arrow, or making a tough shot in stressful conditions, archery can add a new level of excitement to the hunt.
Every time you take a firearm or bow into the field, safety becomes your top priority. Aside from the fundamental rules of firearm safety, hunters should always ask themselves, "What is a safe zone of fire." Whether you’re a backcountry solo hunter chasing elk in Montana…
