Gobbler hunters have gobs of calls to choose from. Here's an overview of what call to use this spring -- and when.
If ever a spring day in the turkey woods held promise, this one did! My buddy Tom Stone and I were hunting a familiar piece of ground where we knew for certain there were plenty of gobblers.
Proper pre-season scouting can put you in position to do some shooting on opening morning -- instead of hunting something to shoot. These expert tips will aid in getting the job done right. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
To be successful at taking wary coyotes, you need to set yourself apart from the crowd of other hunters on the trail of the songdogs. Here are five ways to do just that. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
They weigh up to a ton and can barrel along at 30 miles per hour. That's a lethal combination of strength, weight and speed . . . as our author lived to tell. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Rabbits can be difficult to find after hunting pressure and winter weather take their toll. Here's expert advice on how to score in the final weeks of the season. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Rabbits are hard to find if you look in the wrong places. Here's a guide to the kinds of cover that America's favorite small-game animal loves. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
A gun, a field and some birds are necessary for quail hunting. A dog isn't. Here are some tips to keep you in the action without a four-legged friend. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
You can count on two things this month: The deer will have changed their patterns -- and most hunters won't have changed a thing. So how can you take advantage of this situation? (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Beading in on cupped-up singles and doubles in beaver ponds and small creeks has big advantages over open water and rafts of hunters. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The rut is a great time to fill a buck tag. But even during the rut, you can fail to find bucks if you make these mistakes. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
You don't need to find great numbers of ringnecks to have a successful hunting season. Here's how to score when and where the birds seem scarce. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Cover your bases before you head out for a hunt. Then make your shots count with these tips from a longtime blacktail fanatic. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
A good pheasant shoot can turn unpleasant if you don't pattern your shotgun beforehand and start to miss too many birds. Here's how to prevent that from happening. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
It's time to get serious again about hunting Old Ruff. We consulted with the Midwest's top grouse expert to tell you what to expect this season. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Much of the deer season -- and hunter effort -- revolves around the rut. But once it's here, what do we do to increase our chances most effectively? (October 2007)
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Many hunters know about the peak of the rut in their area, but not how to take full advantage of the phenomenon. Our expert explains how it's done. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Just because it was tough to get the tag doesn't mean the buck will be easy to take. Here's how to make the most of your coveted mule deer tag. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Early deer seasons usually mean dense foliage, hot weather and minimal whitetail movement, but there are ways to fool the deer, as our expert explains. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article
From glassing like a tourist to bringing the wrong boots, expert guides reveal what hunters most commonly do to blow a good shot. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article
If you’re up to the challenge, grouse hunting can be the most rewarding of all upland pursuits. You’ll earn every bird, but these tactics will make the job a little easier. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article