General Hunting Tips (53)

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How to Start Hunting: The Comprehensive Guide 

Maybe you’re thinking about how to start hunting, perhaps after completing your hunter education course. Learning about hunting or being around hunters is one thing; getting out into the field with a firearm or bow is another! It can be intimidating to know what to…

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10 Expert Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners

Your first few seasons as a deer hunter can be overwhelming. Trying to get a handle on all of the variables, deer behaviors, equipment, fieldcraft, and weapon practice can easily lead to a feeling of paralysis by analysis. However, with some expert tips, you can…

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How Long to Wait After Shooting a Deer

You’ve spent countless hours on the range, scouting, and practicing your fieldcraft to get to this moment: Taking that perfect broadside shot on a deer. Once you’ve seen the impact and if the deer runs off, knowing how long to wait after shooting a deer before following…

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Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips for Your First Hunt

For many new hunters across North America, whitetail deer hunting is the classic big game prize. Widely distributed across the continent, whitetail deer can provide an approachable, yet quite challenging, hunting experience for those who take to the woods with a rifle, shotgun, bow, or…

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Hunting 101: Understanding Common Hunting Terminology

If you're new to the world of hunting, your head may be spinning with all the lingo you're hearing or reading on internet forums. Sometimes you feel like you're experiencing a foreign language that overcomplicates simple concepts. However, most hunting terms are designed to do…