Stepping into the world of firearms can be a bit intimidating at first, especially when trying to understand the basic concepts and how they apply to an ethical and safe hunting experience. One of the fundamentals you'll need to know is which cartridges to use, and…
As a hunter, knowing the nuances of your equipment is essential. One often overlooked component in shotgun hunting is the choke. While understanding the function of a shotgun choke is relatively straightforward, knowing when to use one and how to match it to your type of hunting…
Hunting encompasses countless hours of preparation, scouting, and marksmanship skills just to get to the point of making a successful shot. Then, once that shot has been made, your real work begins. However, preparing your harvest for the table requires more than a sharp knife for…
A core skill every rifle, shotgun, and pistol hunter needs to master is sight alignment. While the concept of sight alignment is simple, it's not always easy to perform — especially in the field in low light and stressful situations. So, what is sight alignment,…
Harvesting your first deer can be one of life's most exhilarating experiences. Hours of practicing with your weapon, studying your quarry's behavior, and exhaustively planning your hunt have finally paid off. However, the real work begins when you have to field dress a deer. Processing your…
