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Hunting Tips
Calling Bucks During the Rut: 5 Tips for Success
Calling in a deer is one of the most exciting things you can do as a hunter, especially during the rut. It means you are perfectly positioned and communicating directly with the nearby whitetail.
Big Game
Where to Shoot a Bear [A Shot Placement Guide]
A ton of work goes into a bear hunt, including tough backcountry pack-outs, scouting, and baiting. When you're finally onto a prized bear, you want to ensure that you're taking a shot that will bring down this tough and unforgiving game animal quickly and ethically.
Small Game
How to Choose the Best Caliber for Pheasant Hunting
Pheasants travel with mind-blowing movement and speed, making hunting them a challenge in the best of circumstances. They're swift on the ground and in the air, and they can slip out of cover from different points. When the dogs are on and you're flushing deep coveys of roosters, you need to be able to bring down a pheasant without ruining the tender game meat.
Small Game
Shotgun and Ammo for Quail Hunts: How to Choose the Right Setup
Choosing the right shotgun and ammo for quail is all about balance. Weight, shoulder feel, and reliability are all important considerations when choosing a firearm that gets the job done without going overboard.
Firearms
6 Best Hunting Rifles for Your Holiday Gift List (2025)
With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts for the hunter in your life (or for yourself). Whether you're hoping for a Black Friday sale on firearms or you're prepping your Christmas list of hunting "wants" for your family to purchase for you, a good rifle should be on your list.
Small Game
How to Hunt Pheasant: The Field-Tested Upland Guide
Just as with any other type of hunt, pheasant hunting is composed of far more intricate details beyond just walking through a field hoping for a bird.
Deer
High Country Mule Deer Hunting: How, Where, and When to Glass
Many hunters make a common error when high country mule deer hunting, often costing them a fridge full of venison: not spending enough time behind the scope.
Bear
The Best Times for Brown Bear Hunting (2025)
Found in the mountains and forests of North America, Asia, and Europe, the brown bear covers the largest area of any bear in the world. Generally solitary animals, brown bears can be found in groups during feasting seasons such as the Alaskan Salmon run.
Deer
The Year-Round Hunter In November: November Deer Hunting (How to Tag Out)
It is now that magical time of year that every deer hunter waits for: November! The weather is changing, animals are preparing for winter, and deer are active in a late-in-the-year rut season.
Deer
How to Age a Buck (Antlers and More)
Each of us comes into deer hunting at a different time in our lives and with different expectations for how our hunting will go. When I was a little kid, sitting in the deer blind with my dad, my expectation was that we would wait until we saw a buck with at least eight points before we would harvest a deer.
Small Game
Pheasant Hunting Texas 2025: How to Make it a Success This Season
Though Texas is known for whitetail deer, the Lone Star State also offers excellent pheasant hunting opportunities in the Panhandle and South Plains regions. Here, the pheasant habitat overlaps with dry prairies and a semi-arid climate, creating a unique and challenging environment for pheasant hunting.
Deer
How to Choose the Best Caliber for Whitetail Hunts
Some hunters say the .243 Winchester is ideal for mid-range shooting on whitetails (it shoots nice and flat), but ask others and you might get a different opinion. Determining the best caliber for one of the most sought-after deer species in North America is sure to lead to some lively discussions.