Hunting

Canadian geese flying in a crisp blue sky
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10 Tips - Secrets for Hunting Early Geese

10 Tips for Hunting Canada Geese From the Avery Pro Staff Hunting resident Canada geese during the early season can be feast or famine. The weather is warm, and geese often settle into established…
News & Tips: The Snow Goose Sneak
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The Snow Goose Sneak

The murmur of 10,000 feeding snow geese echoed across the 2,000 acre corn field. Our hunting trio sat in my pickup truck along the highway plotting an approach to the mass of white birds 400 yards…
News & Tips: Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun...
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Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun

The early morning gobble startled me as I drifted off. I'd been up since 4 a.m. and daylight was slow to arrive. I had brought a complete arsenal of calls that I owned — store bought and custom…
News & Tips: Product Review: Ameristep Bone Collector Ground Blind...
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Product Review: Ameristep Bone Collector Ground Blind

Hunting from ground blinds has become extremely popular in the last decade and rightfully so. While tree stands of various types have always been popular, ground blinds offer some distinct advantages…
News & Tips: World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas...
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World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas

Sure, you’ve heard of chili cook offs, rib cook offs and chowder cook offs. But how about a squirrel cook off?  While the idea of cooking up squirrels is certainly nothing new to those who hunt the…
News & Tips: 5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)...
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5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)

Hunting isn’t immune from the mobile technology revolution.  Now, an array of new smartphone apps allow you to plan your hunting expedition, access hundreds of game calls and peruse and purchase the…
News & Tips: Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide...
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Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide

While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…
News & Tips: How to Identify Ducks
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How to Identify Ducks

When trying to identify ducks, hunters must observe several things. Differences in size, shape, plumage patterns, colors, wingbeat, flocking behavior, voice and habitat all help separate one species…
News & Tips: Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys...
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Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys

Fall turkey hunting is not surrounded by the hype and glamour of the spring turkey hunting season.   "Fall turkey hunting provides an exhilarating time to be in the woods," said world renowned turkey…
News & Tips: Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery...
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Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery

When you encourage a young person to try archery, you're doing much more than simply introducing them to a new hobby or sport. You alone have the potential to ensure a thriving future for archery and…
News & Tips: Guide to Snow Goose Spreads
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Guide to Snow Goose Spreads

With snow goose populations are out of control, these migrating geese provide untold hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters. With a basic understanding of these wary birds and how to hunt them…
Grouse hunter and dog
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Ten Hunting Tips for More Grouse

It was one of those perfect upland hunting moments. The ruffed grouse flushed from the wild grapes with Callie, my English springer spaniel, snapping at its tail feathers. As those panicked wing…