No matter the species being hunted – deer, elk, mule deer or any of the others – tipping your guide is an integral part of making the experience memorable. Hunting guides often put in long hours behind-the-scenes, from prepping meat, packing food and fuelling vehicles, preparing camp meals and more. Amount of the Hunt Tips […]
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Packing out an elk is no simple task; it requires strength and stamina in order to transport its heavy load across multiple trips. Heavy training involves high-intensity work that’s demanding on your muscles and may lead to injury if you aren’t prepared. But there are ways you can strengthen and stamina before the season starts! […]
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Jack plates are boat mounts designed to elevate and lower outboard engines, available both as manual and hydraulic models. Jack plates are often employed on larger outboard motors to increase top end speed and act as a safety feature when traversing through turbulent waters. It’s a hydraulic system Jack plates on boats allow users to […]
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Tipping your hunting guide can be an important way of showing them your appreciation of their service and their efforts to ensure you had an enjoyable hunting trip experience. They deserve some acknowledgement for all they’ve done for you! Tipping depends on the hunt; usually 10 percent of total cost should suffice. That can add […]
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Ducks possess a four-color vision system, meaning that they see four primary hues. Furthermore, their extra cone cells enable them to detect ultraviolet rays. Green is often preferred by ducks because it corresponds with their visual spectrum, though other colors such as blue are equally appreciated. Red Ducks possess superior light sensing capabilities during the […]
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Jack plates are outboard accessory that allow motor owners to raise the motor above water either manually or hydraulically. Jack plates can be invaluable tools in many ways, from increasing speed and fuel mileage to helping get on plane quicker in shallow waters. Shallow Water Utilizing an engine in shallow water can be extremely dangerous […]
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The 30-06 is one of the most commonly used hunting cartridges. It makes an excellent choice for big game such as deer or moose hunting when coupled with either a 150 or 180 grain bullet. The 30/06 is another popular target round, due to its accuracy. When used properly with tuned rifles it can often […]
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Cleaning your 12 gauge shotgun regularly is essential to its maintenance, regardless of whether you’re a pro shooter or weekend warrior. In this article we’ll outline the necessary steps for cleaning each part of a shotgun’s exterior, bore and action – see for more. When cleaning a shotgun, always use a lint-free cloth to wipe […]
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An effective squirrel call is an invaluable asset to hunters of all skill levels. You can use it to locate squirrels, calm nerves and encourage them to come closer. Squirrels generally live within their “home range”, which varies based on environmental conditions and available resources. Bark Squirrels use noises and sounds to communicate with each […]
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Mock scrapes are deer signs you create yourself to influence their movement patterns and draw them nearer to a hunting location or trail camera site. Mock scrapes can serve many functions, but most importantly they can assist in hunting your property more efficiently. Location Mock scrapes can help change deer movement patterns and draw them […]
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