The ability to read deer body language will often mean the difference between a successful hunt and a missed opportunity. Experienced hunters know how to observe and interpret a deer’s subtle communication system, which signals the animal’s mood, awareness, and potential subsequent actions. Every tail…
Every time you head to the fields, woods, or mountains for a hunt, there is always a risk of the unexpected derailing your outing. Whether it’s weather, equipment failure, injury, or poor decision-making, you need to have basic outdoor survival skills to keep minor problems…
Few things can ruin a whitetail or mule deer hunt faster than a swarm of mosquitoes or black flies. Every early-season hunter who’s sat in a ground blind or hunted from a tree stand knows that bugs can be brutal. While applying copious amounts of insect repellent…
Proper shot placement is critical for lethal and ethical kills on game. Understanding your quarry’s vital zones and selecting the right moment to take a shot can often be the difference between a clean, rapid harvest and an injured, suffering animal. Of all the shot placement…
South Dakota’s prairies are home to some of America’s finest upland bird hunting. There’s no better field partner than an enthusiastic and well-trained bird dog. However, if you want your four-legged companion ready for opening day, you must spend the summer preparing your dog for…
