One area of preparation that needs more forethought, but is just as important, is a hunter’s footwear. It can take months to properly break in a pair of quality hunting boots so starting well before you need them is key. Picking a pair of boots that will not only meet but exceed your expectations is vital.
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Archery – Part I: Find Pronghorn Refreshment Stands From Afar
Published: July 5, 2019 { 0 comments }A hands-on scouting foray for pronghorn isn’t always feasible. The good news: Finding prospective water sources where speed goats are likely to drink is possible via paper and online mapping systems.
Dog Training: Setting a Plan for Success
Published: May 6, 2019 { 0 comments }Having clearly stated goals will tell you if you need to spend extra time with your dog doing more drills to meet one of those goals, or if you need to add to your goal list.
Elk Draw – Tips For Success
Published: May 6, 2019 { 0 comments }When the early spring rolls around, there’s one thing I can’t get off my mind; applying for upcoming big game draws. In today’s draw systems, there are two prevailing ideas for the distribution of tags, opportunity, and trophy. Opportunity places emphasis on getting hunters in the field and trophy places emphasis on developing a larger and older age class of animals.
Hunt Dog Training – Getting Back to Basics
Published: April 1, 2019 { 2 comments }How can you get your dog to be more attentive to you without getting pushed to your limits when it’s time to enjoy the moment you’ve been waiting for?
You Should Hunt More Rabbits
Published: April 1, 2019 { 14 comments }The chances are that you don’t hunt enough rabbits, which is really too bad. They are tasty, challenging, and a fun way to get outside. It can be a fun hunt with kids, and you probably already have the tools you need to do it. Maybe you’re like the old timers who told my buddy, [...]
Simple Gourmet: Easy Rabbit Stew
Published: April 1, 2019 { 4 comments }This stew is like a chicken soup—in fact, if you didn’t tell anyone it was rabbit, they’d assume it was chicken. It’s hearty and doesn’t take a lot of prep.
Going The Distance: The Long Range Hunting Course by Outdoors Solutions
Published: April 1, 2019 { 1 comment }We were a very talkative group at dinner the night before and during coffee that morning. But when the 15 of us walked into the covered shooting line and saw the steel targets ranging before us–the last row at 1,000 yards—it all went silent. Oh, man, I imagined my fellow students thinking, that’s what 1,000 yards actually looks like? Never going to happen!
RECIPE – Coyote: It’s What’s For Dinner
Published: March 4, 2019 { 41 comments }I’m the kind of guy who likes to eat what he kills. I’ve eaten 18 species of land animals, so far, and each of them has been totally tasty. This includes coyotes. Now, most hunters can’t fathom eating coyotes and they just assume that they are disgusting to eat. They’re dogs, after all, right? Well, [...]
Spring Turkey Hunting Is Coming and It’s a Great DIY Hunt Opportunity
Published: March 4, 2019 { 1 comment }We are fortunate enough to be living in the golden age of turkey hunting. There are more turkeys in the United States now than there ever have been before and to reflect this, more states than ever have turkey seasons. Turkeys are one of the most exhilarating animals to hunt because of their loud gobbles and their strutting action that they display to gain a mate.