Gear

Use a hunting app (like HuntWise) to find public land by turning on Government Lands or Public Hunting map layers. Zoom out to see regional tracts (e.g., WMAs or National Forests), zoom in to check boundaries, and download offline maps before you hike.

With Spring just around the corner, it's time for a complete kit review of all your turkey hunting gear. Whether you're looking to upgrade your kit or determined to make 2026 the year of more turkey hunts, you'll need the right equipment to get in the field and harvest big birds.

I always write a list the night before a hunting or fishing trip. No matter how many times I've made the same trip, methodically crossing off my essential items with a hot coffee in the morning helps calm the nerves and provide the kind of reassurance I need.

Every year, after my deer tags are filled and duck season comes to a close, I shift my attention to predator control. Coyotes can be hunted year-round in nearly every state, but the late winter and early spring is a great time to focus on hunting coyotes. 

Bunny hunting is always a great time. Whether you're showing a new hunter the ropes or heading out with a few pals, the fast action and sometimes challenging shooting of rabbit hunting make for an unforgettable day in the field. 

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.

The nature of duck hunting means you'll need some specialized equipment, unless you want to sit around in soggy gear all day. The right gear can make or break a hunt.

Building your own ladder stand for deer hunting is an affordable and rewarding way to up your deer hunting game, but how can you get started?

Dove hunting is an inexpensive, social, fast-paced sport that brings families and friends together to enjoy the outdoors. While it's relatively easy to get started and doesn't require the equipment, camouflage, and travel of other bird species hunts, this doesn't mean you won't need some critical gear.

Coyotes are cunning creatures, which means gearing up for a nighttime coyote hunt requires careful attention to detail and preparation. From blending into the hunting environment to comfort and safety, there's a delicate balance of considerations when gearing up.

Coyote hunting can be a great off-season pursuit to get you off the couch and keep your woodsmanship skills sharp. Whether you are just getting started or a seasoned coyote calling enthusiast, every coyote hunter needs a few items to make the most of their time in the field.