How to Find Deer Bedding Areas on a Map

Deer like to bed down with their backs against something secure; that could include anything from a fence, downed tree or brushpile to even old pieces of farm equipment. Bucks commonly set up their beds on ridge points and benches halfway up ridges, so that they can both see danger approaching visually and smell it […]

How to Sight in a Rifle Scope Without a Boresighter

Before beginning, it’s essential that your unloaded rifle rests safely and securely in an appropriate rest position, whether that be with a shooting bag, sandbag, or some other means. Bore sighters are handy tools that fit inside of barrels to display target grids to help align sights accurately, but knowing how to sight in scopes […]

How to Find Buck Bedding Areas

Buck bedding areas should be easy to locate on most land unless there is intense hunting pressure; the key lies in finding them in ways that provide hunting opportunities. Outside the rut, bucks prefer bedding areas distinct from doe bedding areas; usually doe bedding areas will be aligned with food sources. Maps and Apps Searching […]

How to Yelp With a Mouth Call

Yelping is one of the first sounds a turkey hunter learns to produce with their mouth call, and is an essential element for calling in gobblers. Combining it with other sounds such as clucks, purrs and cutts will create an explosive sound which gets longbeards moving towards you. Finding the sound you’re after can be […]

Hoyt Bows – What Cam is Hoyt Most Known For?

Hoyt is a premier producer of compound bows designed for 3D shooting, hunting and competition archery. Their bows are known for being extremely durable yet comfortable to shoot. They created this powerful hunting bow using a new limb pocket design and ultra-durable Tec-Lite riser, which ensures an incredibly quiet draw cycle and draw cycle. RKT […]

What Type of Shotgun Pellets Are Allowed For Waterfowl Hunting in the US?

Hunters used lead shot for decades until thirty years ago when it became mandatory that non-toxic shot be used during waterfowl hunting. Steel shot remains the premier choice among waterfowlers. At 7.8 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc), its high density delivers impressive bird-slaying impact energy. Hevi shot and Kent bismuth are two alternatives that offer […]

Tips and Tricks for Successfully Foraging Morels

When it comes to wild mushrooms, morels reign supreme. These elusive, honeycomb-like fungi are not only mouth-wateringly delicious but also provide a rewarding challenge for foragers. As their season typically lasts just a few weeks, ardent mushroom hunters eagerly await their arrival each spring. In this article, we’ll dive into the magic of morels, offering […]

How Long Is a Polaris Ranger?

Polaris Ranger utility side-by-sides are among the top sellers in their class, boasting multiple trim levels and accessories designed to suit hard work as well as leisure activities. Many Ranger owners have installed aftermarket accessories to customize their vehicles for specific uses and capabilities, including portals and snow tracks that extend their width. Length Polaris […]

What Colors Can Turkeys See?

Turkeys possess six cone cells that provide them with excellent color vision. They even detect ultraviolet light, creating an extra challenge for hunters as many washed camouflage clothing items emit residual UV light that alerts turkeys of your presence. With their monocular, periscopic eyes, turkeys have an expansive field of view of about 270 degrees. […]

How to Call a Bobcat

Bobcats may come close to your calling sound and decoys, but will approach carefully while studying all aspects of their setup. Many predator hunters suggest calling continuously for at least 30 minutes, to keep cats busy without risk of hang-ups caused by sequential calls. The Basics Bobcats are opportunistic predators that prey upon rodents, birds, […]