How To

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.

A turkey box call is a "friction" call that uses a wooden box attached to a wooden paddle. Although box calls are widely considered the best option for beginner turkey hunters, many experienced hunters continue to carry them into the field each year.  

Small game can be a great introduction to hunting and a good way to keep your skills sharp after a big game season has ended. Rabbits in particular are a great quarry to chase—but first, you'll need to know how to find rabbits in the woods.

For many (including myself), rabbit hunting is a formative introduction to hunting. The experience usually forms a lifelong appreciation and development of the sport. The opportunities are plentiful; you can work with both rifles and shotguns, and many states offer year-round hunting. 

Predator hunting is often a big topic of discussion among hunters and nonhunters alike. Should it be done, and if so, how often and by what method?

Coyotes can be challenging to hunt, but they offer an opportunity to sharpen your hunting skills in between other game seasons. Understanding coyote movement times can be the difference between a successful hunt and going home empty-handed. 

Setting rabbit traps along field edges and runs can be a great way to fill your winter and spend some time outdoors. It's relatively easy and interactive, and it can open the door to the world of trapping for young hunters.

Adaptive and cunning, coyotes can be a challenging species to hunt. Because of their highly developed senses of smell and hearing, you're going to need to put in some serious work to get close to these predators.

The early spring pastime of choice for hunters across the country, shed hunting gives thousands of whitetail hunters a new excuse to get outdoors. For many, springtime exercising and experiencing the whitetail woods open new insights into the whitetail life cycle and familiarize hunters with cold-weather deer habitats.

If you're interested in trapping, live animal traps may be the best way to get started. You can set these manageable traps along easily identifiable travel routes and water access points, and you can be selective about the species you take (though make sure to check the traps regularly). 

The chill of winter can create challenges for hunters, but colder months can also bring opportunities to pursue rabbits. Not only is winter rabbit hunting possible, but it can also be advantageous to hunt rabbits in the snow.

Running traplines is one of the best ways to build outdoor skills, deepen your understanding of animal behavior, and stay busy during the long, bitterly cold winter months. Getting started with the right insights can help you find success faster, and we're here to help.