Hunting Safety (47)

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First Aid for Hunters: Tips for Hunting Emergencies

One of my favorite outdoors maxims is "You are your own first responder." Hunting often takes place in remote areas, far from hospitals and rapid-response emergency medical personnel. You'll be around weapons, sharp edges, and the unpredictabilities of Mother Nature, so knowing first aid for…

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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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9 Duck Hunting Tips for Your First Waterfowl Hunt

Waterfowl hunting offers a fascinating blend of quiet patience and fast action: there's something magical about the first sounds of wings slicing through the air as the sun breaks over your duck blind. Whether you're a new hunter (or just new to duck hunting), the…

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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…