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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. 

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.

Black bears are one of the most sought-after big game in North America. They can be found across most of Canada and in about 40 states in the U.S.

When November rolls around, a specific type of hunting fever sets in across the Show-Me State as snow geese travel south from Canada and Alaska. Dedicated waterfowl hunters from across Missouri and out-of-state start prepping to bag out on sky chickens. 

Hunting at the wrong time (or at a less-than-ideal time or at the spur of the moment) can be fun, but it's also likely to leave you heading home empty-handed.

Shot placement is a matter of knowing an animal's anatomy, but also ethics, judgment, and respect for the animals we pursue. So, what's the best shot?

Looking to plan a pheasant hunt and find yourself looking at the weather? You're on the right path and you're probably only a couple days or hours away from the hunt.

Spend enough time in the field and sooner or later, you'll come across something that you haven't seen before. The deer kingdom is no exception.

One of my favorite sounds of a cold, crisp morning in the field isn’t my boots crunching on the still frozen grass glistening in the rising sun or the panting of an energetic and eager hunting dog. It's that unmistakable two-note call whistle from a bobwhite quail, sharp and clear as the morning air.

As ethical hunters, we have a duty to be proactive in the ongoing conservation of all animal species we encounter, as well as the habitats and ecosystems that support them.

The whitetail pre-rut happens once the bucks have shed their velvet and begin to break away from the bachelor groups.  This period is prior to their peak breeding season and is commonly referred to as the "rut." So, how do you call bucks during this time of year?

Quail hunting is a social event and a great chance to hunt with family and the dogs. However, unless you know how to flush them the right way, you'll have a lot of fun . . . but likely go home empty handed.