Planning to hunt in Texas? If you were born on or after September 2, 1971, you must complete a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department-approved (TPWD) hunter education course to hunt legally. Hunters in Texas have a responsibility to understand the ethics of hunting and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
