As we venture afield to pursue our chosen game species, we owe it to each animal and the folks around us to be the most accurate shooter possible. Being an accurate shooter is crucial for ethical harvests and safety. Essentially, these two reasons are the…
As a hunter, your firearm and the ammunition you choose are critically important tools for success in the field. However, like any mechanical device, they can fail. One of the more hazardous weapon and cartridge malfunctions is a hang fire. Let's look at what causes hang fires,…
Learning different field rifle and shotgun carry methods is critical to a safe and successful hunt. There are plenty of ways to carry your firearm (correctly) in the field, as well as many ways to carry it incorrectly (and dangerously). Today, we focus on one…
If you're like me, you know the anticipation that builds as the open season approaches. I think about hunting constantly, and as fall approaches, it can even keep me up at night – but what exactly does "open season hunting" mean, and why is it…
To be a safe and effective hunter, you must match the correct caliber of bullets used in your firearm to the firearm itself. Using the wrong caliber of ammunition in your firearm can lead to a severe accident. Plus, you probably won't be able to…
