Essentials to Bring for a Camping Trip

Camping is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Each trip can be an adventure even if you’re going to a site you have visited many times. Another good thing about camping is that you can enjoy it whether you go solo, with friends, or […]

What to Plant For Doves

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 […]

How to Paint a Pistol

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 […]

What is the October Lull in Deer Hunting?

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 […]

How to Call Squirrels

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 […]

How Wide Is a Polaris Ranger?

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. […]

How to Make a Deer Scrape

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 […]

How Much to Tip a Hunting Guide

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 […]

How to Pack Out an Elk

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! […]

What is a Jack Plate on a Boat?

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 […]