General Hunting Tips (30)

Various turkey calls laid out in a truck bed, best way to call a turkey concept.

What's the Best Way to Call a Turkey? [A Hunter's Guide]

The ability to mimic and "talk" to a turkey is a fundamental and critical skill for any hunter hoping to harvest a spring gobbler. Turkeys communicate with each other through a wide range of vocalizations, which creates a unique opportunity for hunters to engage in…

A turkey hangs upside down as a harvest after a hunt, spring turkey hunting concept.

11 Spring Turkey Hunting Tips for Beginners

Hunting spring turkey combines skill, strategy, and patience in ways few other game animals can match. Pursuing these intelligent and wary birds is more than setting up decoys and taking an accurate shot. If you’re ready to try harvesting a turkey, let’s explore our top eleven…

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Helicopter Hog Hunting: Should You Try It?

Sometimes, hunters need new strategies when a species like the feral hog experiences tremendous population growth and causes millions of dollars in agricultural damage. Traditional hunting methods barely dent the feral hog's ecosystem disruption, so hunters have taken to the skies. Hunting feral hogs from…

A coyote decoy in the snow during a hunt.

How to Use Coyote Hunting Decoys [A Guide]

Successfully hunting coyotes, arguably North America's most wiley predator, presents a challenging blend of strategy and fieldcraft. Artfully using decoys can significantly improve your success rate by adding a realistic visual element to your setup. After all, your calls, decoys, and ambush sites are all…

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Do You Need a License to Squirrel Hunt in Your State?

Squirrel hunting is often considered the perfect entry point for new hunters. Pursuing these small and wiley creatures using minimal equipment allows hunters to learn how to move quietly through the woods, stalk, and develop critical marksmanship fundamentals on small targets. Do you need a license to…