General Hunting Tips (27)

A coyote stands in the snow with trees in the background.

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…

Birds flying over a field with trees in the background, conservation vs preservation concept.

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…

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How (and Why) to Improve Your Shooting for Accuracy

Shooting for accuracy, often under pressure and in less-than-ideal conditions, is a hunter's ultimate moment of truth. By the time you're ready to pull the trigger, you've already invested countless hours and dollars preparing for this hunt. When you get that split second to put…

Two hunters in camo hold shotguns, when to use improved cylinder choke concept.

What Are Improved Cylinder Chokes (and How to Use One)

Investing your time in mastering shotgun fundamentals is essential to being an accurate, safe, and ethical hunter. Aside from gun handling and marksmanship, having a deeper understanding of the various modifications you can make to your shotgun is critical for success in the field. That's where knowledge…