General Hunting Tips (31)

A close-up of a choke for shotguns.

Shotgun Know-How: How to Use Chokes for Shotgun Hunts

As a hunter, knowing the nuances of your equipment is essential. One often overlooked component in shotgun hunting is the choke. While understanding the function of a shotgun choke is relatively straightforward, knowing when to use one and how to match it to your type of hunting…

Looking down at a deer after the kill shot, learn about skinning and fleshing concept.

After the Shot: Skinning and Fleshing Safety

Hunting encompasses countless hours of preparation, scouting, and marksmanship skills just to get to the point of making a successful shot. Then, once that shot has been made, your real work begins. However, preparing your harvest for the table requires more than a sharp knife for…

A hunter aims a firearm, what is sight alignment concept.

Shooting Skills 101: What Is Sight Alignment?

A core skill every rifle, shotgun, and pistol hunter needs to master is sight alignment. While the concept of sight alignment is simple, it's not always easy to perform — especially in the field in low light and stressful situations. So, what is sight alignment,…

Close-up of a deer's head while a hunter holds it up after a kill shot, dressing a deer concept.

After the Shot: Dressing a Deer in the Field

Harvesting your first deer can be one of life's most exhilarating experiences. Hours of practicing with your weapon, studying your quarry's behavior, and exhaustively planning your hunt have finally paid off. However, the real work begins when you have to field dress a deer. Processing your…

A moose in a field, identifying elk vs. moose concept.

Animal Identification Guide: Elk vs Moose

Spotting the differences between elk vs moose is simple once you know how. Both animals are relatively common in North America, but their traits are apparent enough that hunters can quickly identify their target species using proper knowledge. Misidentifying these animals can lead to legal…