Purrs are soft, rolling notes that reassure turkeys they’re safe while simultaneously inviting them closer. Combining purrs with other sounds such as clucks or yelps is another effective strategy for coaxing gobblers into range. Mouth calls (also referred to as diaphragm calls) utilize a latex rubber reed stretched over a plastic frame, creating turkey calls […]
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Finding and hunting elk undetected within eyesight is the key to success. Elk are adept at picking out motion and outline, so once they appear it’s essential that you remain silent. Keep an eye out for rubs, hoof prints and trampled grass. New rubs should have yellow-white coloration with clear sap inside. Scouting Once your […]
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Bowhunters often use hang on stands during their hunts. These lightweight stands can easily be packed into remote hunting locations for easy transport; however, installation in trees requires special climbing equipment in order to reach height. Comfort should also play an integral part in selecting a hang on stand. An appropriate seat is essential for […]
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If you rely on a lighter for backpacking trips, having it get wet can be frustrating – however most lighters are repairable after becoming waterlogged. Most lighters are sparkwheel lighters with an internal flint to generate sparks to ignite fuel, though getting one wet won’t necessarily mean its destruction, just that its functioning will temporarily […]
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Truck guns are firearms stored in a vehicle to be used in an emergency situation, offering larger capacity than concealable pistols while providing both short-range accuracy as well as long-range accuracy. Operating them is simple. Guns that fall under this category typically involve rifles; however, handguns may also be suitable. Such weapons provide individuals with […]
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Proper mouth positioning and airflow control are essential to creating clear purrs on a turkey call, as demonstrated in this video from NWTF Grand National mouth-calling champion Scott Ellis. Watch his step-by-step tutorial below! Purring is all about creating a gentle rolling “R,” and to make the experience more realistic, add some soft clucks between […]
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An AR pistol is an AR-15-patterned weapon without a butt stock or vertical foregrip, featuring a shorter barrel length, with a stabilizing brace designed to resemble a stock but allow one-handed firing. AR pistols can be an invaluable weapon in home and personal defense situations; however, there are certain restrictions and guidelines for these pistols […]
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At public or private land locations alike, hanging a stand raises you above ground level so that you have better visibility when shooting deer from an elevated location and minimize disturbance to deer. In addition to improving shots, hanging stands also allow hunters to more efficiently follow buck sign and hunt in specific spots that […]
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Learn the art of goose calling and you will have an invaluable asset for open water season. There are various kinds of calls, but short reed calls tend to work best due to their loud volume and aggressive nature. Bierle suggests using the two-syllable word ga-wick to emulate a Canada goose honk and then gradually […]
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Deer movement during the day tends to be limited as they focus on avoiding danger and staying close to their bedding areas. They usually only move during dawn and dusk when going for food sources before returning back home again. There are various strategies for attracting deer during the daytime. This may involve using attractants […]
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