Hunting Safety (35)

Close-up of a hunter loading a shell into a shotgun, parts of a shotgun concept.

Shotgun Know-How: The Parts of a Shotgun

When hunting, the shotgun should be an extension of your body for the best potential of being an accurate shooter. Understanding your shotgun and how it works can help make lifting and shooting at your intended target a more seamless action. Whether pursuing small game, upland…

A hunter wears blaze orange and carries a rifle while walking through a field, TABK concept.

TABK: The Trick to Remembering Firearm Safety Rules

It doesn't matter how long you've been hunting – complacency can cause accidents. That's why firearm safety rules apply to every hunter, young and old. One of the easiest ways to remember these rules is the TABK method. So, what is it? Let's look and…

Silhouette of a deer buck with a windmill in the backgroun, hunter safety education near me concept.

How to Find Hunter Safety Education Near Me

Hunting is a tradition and a way of life for many. The first thing to remember about hunting is that safety should always be a priority. That's why when I started hunting, finding hunter safety education near me was a top priority. Learning safe hunting…

A hunter aims a firearm, how to become an accurate shooter concept.

How To Become an Accurate Shooter

As we venture afield to pursue our chosen game species, we owe it to each animal and the folks around us to be the most accurate shooter possible. Being an accurate shooter is crucial for ethical harvests and safety. Essentially, these two reasons are the…

Several firearms and ammo cartridges lay on a metal floor, what causes a hang fire concept.

What Causes a Hang Fire (and What To Do If It Happens)

As a hunter, your firearm and the ammunition you choose are critically important tools for success in the field. However, like any mechanical device, they can fail. One of the more hazardous weapon and cartridge malfunctions is a hang fire. Let's look at what causes hang fires,…