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What do you know about wild hogs? Before hunting them, it's essential to know a bit about them to improve the success of your hunt.

Furtaking season in Pennsylvania offers plenty of time to trap a variety of animals. Depending on what you plan to trap, the seasons may overlap, running from October through March for many types of furbearers.

When most people think of hunting, especially hunting on public land, the first thing that comes to mind is whitetail deer. However, hunters can also take advantage of small game public land options such as squirrels, pheasants, grouse, doves, raccoons, and rabbits—a particularly fun activity to share with family and friends.

Hunting in Pennsylvania is more than just going after deer — although whitetail is one of the most hunted animals in the state. Hunters can also go after other big game, like black bears, elk, and turkey. It’s also an excellent spot to fill your freezer with smaller games, like grouse, rabbit, and quail.

It's no surprise that trapping remains such an essential practice in Missouri. The Show Me State has a long history of trapping and benefited greatly from the booming nineteenth-century fur trade. With a 3-4 month trapping season starting mid-November, you'll have plenty of time to bring home some nice pelts.

As the weather turns colder, hunters can find a wide range of chances to pursue animals for trophies or meat. If you've already tagged out early this season on a big mature whitetail (or you prefer to hunt small game), late fall and into the winter months can produce some fantastic hunting opportunities.

Just because the primary fall hunting window has wrapped up doesn't mean you must hang up your bow or lock away your rifle. In many states, including the northern part of the country, the extended season offers a unique and exciting late-season opportunity for deer hunters. 

When the season closes, and you've hopefully processed some game to fill the freezer, it's time to turn your attention to post season rifle care. Even if you plan to shoot at a range between seasons, having a post-season rifle protocol is a great way to ensure your rifle is clean, safe, and ready for future hunts. 

If you've seen a bobcat, it's likely it's already seen you first. And if you've ever raised chickens, you've likely experienced just how much damage bobcats can do. 

European starlings are responsible for ecological, economic, and severe agricultural damage. They compete with native species for hollows, contaminate environments with disease, and wreak absolute havoc on agriculture. By consuming crops and livestock feed, starlings can cost farmers thousands of dollars in losses every year. 

All year long, we wait for hunting season to arrive, only for it to seemingly end as soon as it's getting started. Our offseasons were full of scouting and preparation. In season, we're constantly learning and adjusting to chase our quarry, looking for fresh signs and recent patterns that will help us be successful in the pursuit of game.

Squirrels, rabbits, and other small game offer unique opportunities to build hunting skills while managing animal populations and harvesting meat. With the proper equipment and guidance, you can improve your shots and minimize damage.