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 […]
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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 […]
The Importance of Hunting Books for Kids
Before I launch into the topic of hunting books for kids, I want to provide some context. If you have children at home, you know how tough it can be to regularly expose them to the outdoors. I was lucky enough to grow up in a rural area, where the “outdoors” was directly behind my […]
5 Recommended Gun Dog Breeds for New Hunters
A few weeks ago, I attended Pheasant Fest in Chicago, which was awesome for so many reasons. But it was really eye-opening to the world of gun dog breeds and hunting dogs in general. It seemed like everyone I talked to was fluent in this subculture’s language. The more new hunters I get to know, […]
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Squirrel Hunting
Guest Post – Squirrel Hunting Perspective When you think about squirrels, does the thought of hunting even enter your mind? These days, the answer is probably no. Squirrel hunting was very prevalent, if not a necessity, decades ago. But today, more people associate squirrels with urban parks and raiding bird feeders. And that’s a shame […]
Winter Squirrel Hunting | The Perfect Winter Activity
Squirrel Hunting Tips and Techniques Where should I even start with squirrel hunting? First, you might not even like squirrels all that much. They probably raid the bird feeders in your back yard or you might see them stealing food from people in parks. Let’s face it, city squirrels are bold creatures; they will mug you […]