Hunting

News & Tips: Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)...
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Six Deer Hunting Tips for Beginners Hunting the Rut (video)

Nothing gives a hunter a reason to smile like the onset of the fall rut. The rut remains the best time to snag a mature buck as they are more likely to move in daylight and will respond to a hunters…
News & Tips: Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage
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Safe and Dry Ammunition Storage

Ammunition has an incredible shelf life; many types can rest on a shelf for decades upon decades and still be as good as the day they were bought. That is -- if the ammo is kept in a cool, dry place…
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The Benefits of Mid-Summer Visits to Bass Pro Shops

The hot days of June, July and August leave us agonizingly awaiting the first signs of fall so as to start our pre-season equipment inventory. However, this is the time we should be evaluating our…
News & Tips: Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding...
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Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding

If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …
News & Tips: Good Stewards: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation...
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Good Stewards: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Imagine a world where wide open spaces are a myth, light pollution reaches all corners of the planet and the only place to see “wild” animals is a zoo. Scary, isn’t it? No new land is being created;…
News & Tips: There is No “Right” Age for a First Gun...
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There is No “Right” Age for a First Gun

We’re not talking BB gun, water gun or a paintball gun. We’re talking about a real-life, working gun -- loaded and the safety off. There is no magic number a kid reaches when they can be trusted with…
News & Tips: What to Look For in a Climbing Treestand...
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What to Look For in a Climbing Treestand

A climbing treestand can be an extremely helpful piece of gear to have during deer season, as one provides a hunter with improved visibility and a strong vantage point. Plus, climbing treestands are…
News & Tips: Stay Safe on Your Wild Hog Hunt with These Tips...
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Stay Safe on Your Wild Hog Hunt with These Tips

Wild boars are non-native species to the United States. They were introduced to the U.S. in the 1500s and now inhabit more than half the states in the country. Wild hogs are considered to be a…
News & Tips: Get Into Shape For Deer Season
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Get Into Shape For Deer Season

Deer season can be a great test -- a test of your tracking and shooting skills, a test of your patience and understanding of your environment, and a test of your physical mettle. This last one --…
News & Tips: 4 Get Ready Deer Hunting Tips to do in July & August (video)...
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4 Get Ready Deer Hunting Tips to do in July & August (video)

July and August are normally the hottest months of the year. Most people work all day, drive home, and relax in front of the air conditioner or ceiling fan with the TV roaring. DVDs from last year’s…
News & Tips: Hogs In The Swamp
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Hogs In The Swamp

The title of this post sounds like a bad “B movie” from the 1960s; however, if you want an adrenaline rush as well as a good way to fill your freezer, please read on, my friends. As a member of Bass…
News & Tips: Elk Hunting 101 Basics
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Elk Hunting 101 Basics

If you are a first-time elk hunter, follow these guidelines carefully to have a successful hunt. Plan Ahead for Your Elk Hunt This is not to be taken lightly. Health is first and foremost: Get in…