Hunting Tips

With some research, practice, and mentoring from seasoned foragers, you can turn the wildness into your natural supermarket — including while you're hunting or scouting.

Choosing the right gear is always crucial for any type of hunting scenario, and finding the right boots to wear during the summer months is no different. In fact, good boots are a critical piece of your summer hunting and scouting gear.

It is never too early to start planning and managing your property for the next hunting season. As land managers, we always have another project to improve the habitat for the wildlife we steward.

Have you ever been driving through the backcountry only to pass parcel after parcel of stunning private land that you know holds big bucks and thought, "I wish I could get in there?"

After a long hunt or fish in cold weather, it can be tempting to get home, dump your gear anywhere, and head into the inside warmth — I know I'm guilty of this. However, taking the extra time to organize your space, prepare your gear, and store it effectively helps with the last-minute scrambling for a piece of equipment and can also make or break your next hunt. 

Whether there's a special occasion around the corner or you want to treat the special someone in your life, you can never go wrong when choosing a hunting-themed gift for moms or ladies who like to hunt.

Still, to this day, there are those who attack hunters for being anti-conservationists or somehow acting against the natural environment. It's a common critique and one that could not be further from the truth.

Some deer hunters are so dedicated that they never truly stop thinking about deer hunting and the year-round cycle of the species. While many hunters may be turning their attention to a spring turkey hunt or a weekend fishing trip, dedicated whitetail and other deer species hunters are focused on one thing: spring food plots for deer. 

As the landscape changes in color and the days get slightly warmer, hunters across North America prepare for exciting hunts. If you haven't already been out for a turkey hunt or chased down a coyote or wild hog, you may be wondering what to hunt before deer season rolls around again.

If you view the chase of whitetail deer as strictly a fall activity, you might go through the season with an unfilled tag. The most successful whitetail hunters know that the chase for whitetails is a yearlong endeavor, with each month providing a unique opportunity for the hunter to learn about their quarry. 

Night hunting is an exciting and advantageous hunting strategy that can prove incredibly successful when targeting predators. However, not all states allow this form of hunting, and there is a distinct set of rules and regulations that vary by state and species.

February could be the end of the deer season for many of you. For other hunters, the season could already be over. This means it's about time to get in the gym to stay sharp for next season.