General Hunting Tips (25)

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What Makes Hunting a Safe Outdoor Activity? [10 Reasons]

For generations, the tradition of hunting has connected people to nature, improved America's conservation initiatives, and built lasting memories for families and friends. For those new to this cherished outdoor activity, one of the more common questions you may have is: Is hunting a safe…

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11 Coyote Hunting Tips for Beginners

Coyotes present an exciting year-round challenge to any hunter willing to devote the time and effort to pursuing one of North America's more intelligent predators. These animals are often harvested for predation management to protect livestock and pets and to maintain a balance in game animal populations.

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What Are the Parts of a Revolver? (A Guide)

If you're a hunter wanting to add a revolver to your weapons toolbox, you're entering a tradition of simplicity, reliability, and power. Revolvers offer a simple and reliable design coupled with the ability to handle a wide range of calibers. This makes them an outstanding option…

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Coyote Trapping Basics: Traps, Lures, and Gear

Coyotes are one of North America's most successful and opportunistic predators. Successfully trapping these animals requires extensive knowledge of their behavior, field skills to find their routes, and the right equipment to ethically harvest these highly intelligent creatures. Whether you want to trap coyotes for local predator…

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Conservation vs Preservation: What Hunters Need to Know

Every time you buy a hunting license, tag, or federal duck and migratory bird stamp, you've become an active participant in our ongoing story of protecting wildlife and wild places. Hunters are historically some of the most committed conservationists because we fund habitat restoration, species…