Hunting Safety (75)

A man takes a photo of a boy with deer kill, Illinois Apprentice or Youth Hunting License concept.

Illinois Apprentice vs Youth Hunting License Explained

In Illinois, the Apprentice Hunter License allows individuals of any age to try hunting under supervision without first completing a mandatory hunter safety course. Residents and non-residents ages 17 and under can purchase a Youth Hunting/Trapping Combo License for $7.50. Youth hunters don't have to…

A hunter aims a shotgun, using sights on shotgun firearms concept.

Types of Shotgun Sights: Bead, Fiber Optic, Ghost Ring Guide

The main types of shotgun sights include bead sights, fiber optic sights, ghost ring sights, open iron sights, and red dot optics. Bead sights are used for quick target acquisition on moving game, while ghost ring and red dot sights provide more precision for stationary…