In the hunting world, there are some polarizing subjects. And in upland hunting circles, game preserves (also called hunting preserves, hunting clubs, or game farms) can trigger some interesting conversations. Some sneer at the thought of captive birds being released for hunting purposes. But to those that react negatively to it, pause for a moment […]
Tracking Wounded Deer | 5 Steps for Success
Tips for Tracking Wounded Deer Every deer hunter I know continually strives to be a better one. In general, hunters are very ethical and care deeply about the game animals they hunt. So when a shot doesn’t go as expected and you’re suddenly looking at a deer blood trail with no known end, it’s a […]
Gear Review: Hoo-Rag Bandanas
There’s no doubt that 2020 has changed our lives in many significant ways. One of those things is that it’s now extremely commonplace to wear a facial covering anywhere you go. And if you’re going to wear one, you might as well reflect your lifestyle while you do it. I recently had the opportunity to […]
Blood Trailing Deer | A Hunter’s Guide
Tips for Blood Trailing Deer…and Finding Them Let’s imagine it’s deer season and you just shot a deer. Maybe your first. Great news, right? The bad news is you didn’t see or hear it fall. Now you have an agonizing dilemma on your hands and an important decision to make. Do you climb down and […]
Sighting in a Rifle Scope | How to Zero a Rifle
If you’re a first-time gun owner, it can be pretty confusing to figure out exactly how you should go about sighting in a rifle scope. This process is called “zeroing” – when you zero a rifle scope, you are essentially setting its aiming point so you can shoot accurately. But if you’ve not done it […]
Social Distancing Outdoors During a Pandemic
9 Ways of Social Distancing Outdoors Well, things are pretty nuts in the world today. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by what you’re seeing on the news with all the uncertainty and fear associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the economy. But despite all that, there are some real opportunities before us too. Most of […]