Hunting

News & Tips: Old Dogs & New Tricks: Coon Hunting Technology Has Come a Long Way...
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Old Dogs & New Tricks: Coon Hunting Technology Has Come a Long Way

Way back in the olden days when I first started hunting with my father, two of the older men in camp would light out at night with their hounds for a few hours to hunt raccoons.   I had no clue about…
Hunter with bow in the snow
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Consider Using a Crossbow When Bowhunting During Bitter Cold Temps

The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
News & Tips: Going After Late Season Geese? Try These Tips to Hoodwink Honkers...
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Going After Late Season Geese? Try These Tips to Hoodwink Honkers

Hunting Canada geese late in the year is not an easy task, but when the winter storms in the north start pushing down those final flights of birds, hunters are going to take to the field. Having a…
Hunter using a rangefinder
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Are You Missing Out on Important Ways to Use Your Rangefinder?

The laser rangefinder may be the most underrated of all the optical tools for hunters.  Yet there are many hunting situations in which a rangefinder will make you a better shot with a bow, rifle, or…
News & Tips: Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?...
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Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?

At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind. How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
News & Tips: The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About...
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The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About

Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
Blood trails can be much shorter if you are patient after the shot. ...
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What Every Bowhunter Should Do After the Shot

Last week, I arrowed a nice little buck, and I’m happy to say the bowhunting factors I always go on about came together resulting in a quick and clean kill. First, I waited for the right shot angle (…
News & Tips: 4 Exercises to Help Prepare for Hunting Situations...
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4 Exercises to Help Prepare for Hunting Situations

We spend countless hours — and much of our paychecks — on outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. So when we get to a remote location, the last thing we need is to feel too winded and worn out…
News & Tips: Deer Hunting in a Target Rich Environment!  (video)...
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Deer Hunting in a Target Rich Environment! (video)

Dr. Grant Woods shoots a big mature doe during Kentucky bow season. From GrowingDeer.tv: 12 year old Rae Woods shoots a doe! (begins 0:32 - 06:16) Then Grant and team head to Kentucky where Grant…
Bill Cooper writers about turkey hunting for Bass Pro Shops 1Source.com by Bill Cooper writers about turkey hunting for Bass Pro Shops 1Source.com...
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5 Big Buck Hiding Spots Hunters Must Not Overlook

Deer hunters who live outside of those traditional big buck states or provinces must think creatively when it comes to locating a 150-inch plus trophy. An old homestead may look abandoned but may…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Christmas Gift Guide for Kids Who Are Excited About Archery...
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Bass Pro Shops Christmas Gift Guide for Kids Who Are Excited About Archery

You may have noticed a particular spike in your annual Christmas shopping list. Why are all these youngster’s asking for bows, arrows, and archery accessories? Mockingjay — Part 1, the next in the…
News & Tips: Christmas List: Hunting Gear
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Bass Pro Shops Christmas Best Gifts for Hunters

If you have a hunter or three on your Christmas list, count yourself blessed.  At least you’ll never find yourself shopping for someone who “has everything.”  No hunter ever has enough of the gear,…