With turkey season rapidly approaching, now is an opportune time to review your shotgun pattern. There are numerous elements involved that may alter a shotgun’s pattern and affect how a hunter performs when hunting turkeys. On occasion, hunters want tight patterns. Unfortunately, this makes it harder to hit turkeys at closer ranges. Zeroing Patterning a […]
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Lemon squeeze guns are safety features on handguns that require the shooter to squeeze (squeeze) the grip before firing, to protect themselves from accidents caused by unauthorised usage or children playing with guns. This feature helps prevent unintended accidents when unsupervised children play with guns. The Smith and Wesson Safety Hammerless revolver was a small […]
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Fiddler crabs (commonly referred to as calling crabs) are among the top bait choices for sheepshead and other species of fish. Living in mud and sand flats, these crabs dig small holes for hibernating, sleeping, refuge and mating purposes. Scout out an area rich with fiddler crab burrows, dig a bucket-size hole, fill your bucket […]
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Finding Turkey Roosting Areas When hunting turkeys, finding their roosting areas is one of the most essential steps. A great way to start is listening out for any birds flying back up onto their perches in calm evenings and listening out for any sounds that indicate where the birds might be perching for the night. […]
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Doves require bare dirt to land and feed on, as well as being attracted by different crops. Sunflowers, milo and millet are especially attractive to doves, making their fields a sustainable food source throughout the season. Once soil testing, liming, and fertilization has taken place, it’s time to plant. A dove field must be devoid […]
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Painting your gun can help camouflage it, look tactically cool or protect against heat and harsh conditions – but before beginning this task you must prepare it thoroughly first. First, acrylic paint must be made sprayable by mixing it with a medium. This will enable it to spray evenly and smoothly. Colors When painting your […]
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Hunting during October Lull can be challenging. Nonetheless, with smart hunting strategies you may be able to bag an older buck during this transition period. Deer movement changes significantly at this time of the year due to hunting pressure, weather fluctuations, habitat modifications and herd dynamics. Hunting Pressure The October Lull is often misattributed to […]
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An essential tool for hunters, squirrel calls are an indispensable aid when stalking their quarry. Once an animal has been startled and activity ceases, using calmed calls can bring the squirrel back out for another feeding session. Squirrels communicate using various sounds such as squeals and barks; some squirrel calls feature both sounds while others […]
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As buyers search for their UTV, many tend to focus solely on horsepower, torque and seating capacity – however width should also be taken into consideration. This decision should be especially considered if you plan to use your Ranger as a work machine and need the extra stability that comes from choosing a wider model. […]
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Scrapes serve as deer communication hubs and can be an effective part of your hunting strategy. If legal, using buck urine in a scrape may also aid. However, for any mock scrape to be successful it must satisfy some basic criteria. First and foremost it should attract bucks by being visible. Next it should serve […]
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