In 20 years of turkey hunting, I’d never heard or seen so many jakes. Or been so fooled by so many of them. Big, brawny jakes, their gobbles loud and booming like mature toms.
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The Worst April Fools Joke Ever
I froze in place and looked right at the fiercest predator in North America and I was sure he was looking straight at me. His yellow eyes were wide and sharp and his ears were forward. I didn’t breathe.
Baits and Lures for Feral Hogs
Pigs are not the dumb animal many think they are, but they are creatures of habit. Find the areas or foods they like and use it to your advantage. Change up the baits you use to lure them in and it can lead to more pork in the freezer.
Pandemic Scouting
With all the free time we seem to have, some in-home scouting can provide optimal preparation for the next time we can get out and do what we love. While we are confined to our homes, there are a few great resources that you can take advantage of to plan for the fall season.
Stoeger M3K Freedom Series 3-Gun Shotgun: A Competition Ready Budget Option
Everyone assumes the best product always has the highest price tag, however, this is not always the truth. I want to point out some features that make the M3K FS 3-Gun Shotgun the best value for your dollar.
How to Assemble an Awesome Bivy Hunting Setup – Part 2: Water, Food, and Backcountry Cooking
This is the second article in a three-part series on the gear needed to be a successful wilderness-territory bivy hunter. In it, I’ll detail good gear and techniques for obtaining and purifying water, and carrying and cooking food.
Turkey Gear For Success
As we emerge from winter and look forward to spring, there is only one thing on the mind of most hunters; turkeys!
Spring Spot & Stalk Black Bear Hunting
The key to locating a spring black bear is covering miles targeting areas that are rich with succulent new vegetation.
The Affordable Safari; Your African Dream Hunt, Part III
The bottom line is it was an amazing trip. The service, facilities, staff, food, professional hunters, animals, weather, and just the overall welcoming and accommodating attitude of everyone associated with Marupa Safaris was fantastic.
Field Hunting and Farmers – Understanding Goes A Long Ways
The idea of hunting opportunity for many hunters is defined by public access. Others have private holdings and the rest access private property for hunts. Gaining permission to hunt on private property always begins with asking.