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All about firearms for hunting.

A lever-action rifle on a log, lever action vs bolt action rifles concept.
Firearms

What to Know About Lever Action v Bolt Action Rifles

By Scott Reddinger on May 31, 2024

I absolutely love hunting, which probably seems obvious if I'm writing a blog for HuntWise, but it truly is one of the great passions of my life. The adventure, challenge, scenery, and solitude all speak to me on a very deep level.
A lever action rifle sits upright against a log.
Firearms

The Lever Action Rifle: When and Why To Use One For Hunting

By Melisa Geleott on April 29, 2024

Choosing a firearm is a personal decision influenced by a variety of factors. Whether you're a brand loyalist, an experimenter, a collector, or fall into another category, your choice is a reflection of your unique hunting style and preferences. 
A deer at the edge of water and brush, late-season hunting with a muzzleloader concept.
Hunting Tips

Why You Should Start Hunting With a Muzzleloader

By Nate Huizenga on November 2, 2023

As the peak of whitetail hunting season slips away and the woods begin to quiet down, late-season deer hunting, especially muzzleloader hunting, can provide you with an excellent opportunity to spend more time in the woods.
A buck standing in the brush and snow, muzzleloader hunting season concept.
Deer

4 Tips For Late-Season Muzzleloader Hunting

By Melisa Geleott on October 31, 2023

Simply put, every deer hunter wants to harvest a big buck. Whether the rut has just begun or is over, we all want to harvest that big buck on our trail cam.
A rifle pointing into the woods, choosing hunting rifles concept.
Firearms

4 Efficient and Economical Rifles to Consider for Your Next Hunt

By Lexi Quinn on September 7, 2023

It's no secret that hunting might be one of the most exhilarating yet expensive lifestyles. From purchasing a new tree stand to being geared up with clothing that will keep you warm, it seems that there is always something we hunters and huntresses are willing to spend our money on. 
A hunter walking in the brush while wearing camo, get ready for opening day of gun season concept.
Hunting Tips

8 Tips and Tricks For Opening Day of Gun Season

By Melisa Geleott on August 10, 2023

Despite where we are all from, how long our state's season lasts, how old we are, or how many deer we have filled the freezer with, we all have the magic of opening day in common.  Whether you have hunted 30 opening days or this is your first one, it is always a day to be excited for, just like a toddler on Christmas morning.