Waterfowl hunting offers a fascinating blend of quiet patience and fast action: there's something magical about the first sounds of wings slicing through the air as the sun breaks over your duck blind. Whether you're a new hunter (or just new to duck hunting), the…
Gone are the days of your grandfather stepping into his favorite hunting woods in his blue jeans, work boots, and trusty flannel. Today's hunter has countless options for essential hunting gear. As part of your ongoing hunter education, you'll need to be able to distinguish marketing…
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…
