Firearms

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.

Very rarely will all conditions align, and you'll be able to take a shot just like you've been practicing at the range: straight back behind the rifle, beautifully square shoulders, and a steady breathing rate. 

Developments in chokes and choke technology have made these tools an almost indispensable piece of hunting equipment for dove hunters. Due to the speed, agility, and movement patterns of doves, having the right choke will enable you to bring down a bird and ensure your shots are suited to your shooting range with greater accuracy.

When selecting a bird or dove gun, we recommend a keep-it-simple philosophy.

As hunters, we should always strive to be as effective and lethal as possible. One method that can help elevate your shooting skills is dry firing.

Every year, as spring draws closer, I find myself looking forward to certain activities and transitioning away from others. Even with as many squirrels and rabbits as I’d like to harvest this year, I find myself really looking forward to hunting gobblers in the coming weeks. 

If you want to start the new year with an exciting whitetail hunt in one of the top regions, then make sure you put the Ohio muzzleloader season on your calendar. 

Whether you opt for muzzleloaders for the nostalgic and traditional throwback or to extend your hunting season, these firearms can provide an edge by allowing you to take advantage of less crowded hunting periods and tag out on a massive buck. 

You've got a deer in your sights, but where do you aim? Depending on the weapon you use for hunting, there may be some slight differences in where you will want to aim to achieve a quick and humane kill.

Everybody is excited to get in the deer woods for rifle season or the opener of squirrel season. But, before you shoot that big buck or bring home a pouch full of squirrels, you need to decide what type of gun you're going to use, the caliber that is right for you, and what or how you're hunting with it.

Bigger isn't always better when hunting.

I grew up listening to my father's stories of him and his cousins in their childhood, hunting deer with shotguns in the deep briar and blackberry thickets of Alabama. Some were drive hunts with deer dogs, and others were rabbit hunts that soon turned to deer hunts anytime one jumped where the soybean fields met the woods of a creek bottom.