General Hunting Tips (48)

Hunter using safety system for tree saddle, hunting safety checklist concept.

Hunting Safety Checklist: 11 Items You Need in the Field

Before lacing up your boots and heading to the field, start each hunt with a hunting safety checklist. By making a list, you can help prepare for whatever the elements and Murphy's Law throw at you. Whether you're chasing goats in the rugged mountains of…

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Hunting Ground Blinds: How to Use Them to Hunt

Hunting ground blinds can be effective for hunters who want concealment without the challenges of using a tree stand, or for those who hunt in areas with no suitable trees for elevated stands. By properly using blinds (whether pre-fabricated or do it yourself hunting blinds)…

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Essential Hunting Gear: How to Choose What You Need

Gone are the days of your grandfather stepping into his favorite hunting woods in his blue jeans, work boots, and trusty flannel. Today's hunter has countless options for essential hunting gear. As part of your ongoing hunter education, you'll need to be able to distinguish marketing…

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Making a Hunting Plan: How to Prepare for Hunting Season

Even the best-prepared hunting plan may change once the hunt begins. Still, the planning process itself is crucial. Whether you're preparing for your first whitetail hunt or going after caribou in Alaska, taking a hunting planner approach can help to increase your odds of having a successful…

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Hunting Prep: Scouting For Hunting

As one of my mentors used to say, "Luck is not a plan." With hunting, your success in the field rarely happens by chance. It's the outcome of skill, practice, and preparing your body and mind for the rigors of the hunt. That's why scouting for hunting…