Every time you buy a hunting license, tag, or federal duck and migratory bird stamp, you've become an active participant in our ongoing story of protecting wildlife and wild places. Hunters are historically some of the most committed conservationists because we fund habitat restoration, species…
To be a skilled and successful hunter, you need to know how your firearms work to select the best weapon for a particular hunting scenario. One of the more fundamental aspects of firearm mechanics is the action. A firearm's action comprises several parts that work…
Shooting for accuracy, often under pressure and in less-than-ideal conditions, is a hunter's ultimate moment of truth. By the time you're ready to pull the trigger, you've already invested countless hours and dollars preparing for this hunt. When you get that split second to put…
Investing your time in mastering shotgun fundamentals is essential to being an accurate, safe, and ethical hunter. Aside from gun handling and marksmanship, having a deeper understanding of the various modifications you can make to your shotgun is critical for success in the field. That's where knowledge…
Stepping into the world of firearms can be a bit intimidating at first, especially when trying to understand the basic concepts and how they apply to an ethical and safe hunting experience. One of the fundamentals you'll need to know is which cartridges to use, and…
