In the world of hunting, nothing compares to the thrill of taking down big game.
Though none of the infamous "Big Five" game—African elephant, Cape buffaloes, leopards, lions and rhinoceroses—are…
In almost any small town across the US, there are a few things you can count on. Neighbors help each other. You will almost always meet someone you know at the grocery store. Lots of guys hunt. And…
At first glance, many of the issues facing hunters and anglers today seem overwhelmingly complex. On topics as diverse as ATV use to public land development, climate change to predator management,…
Lots of how-to's and the story of an old buck named Split Brow!A buck we estiamte to be 7 years old has shown up on our Reconyx Trail Cameras. He will be number one on our hit list this year! In this…
Study after study has demonstrated that bears, coyotes, and even bobcats prey heavily on fawns. Coyotes seem to be getting the most attention by hunters and for good reason. Coyote populations are…
Age is an important measure of the trophy when it comes to whitetails. In some parts of the country, a nice 1 ½- or 2 ½-year-old buck might out-score this very mature one I shot during the 2012…
With hunting seasons fast approaching, here are two offerings to check out from a pair of topnotch optics companies: Leica and Bushnell. Leica Ultravid HD Binoculars Bushnell Legend Ultra HD…
Theodore Roosevelt believed that society at large, as well as fish and wildlife, benefits if all people have access to hunting and fishing, Hunting and fishing in North America, and the management of…
It's time to get those Reconyx Trail Cameras out and start focusing on antlers! We did that here at The Proving Grounds and found 15 reasons to get excited for deer season: a new 15 point buck! Watch…
I know it's only July but, in my mind at least, we're on the downward slope towards autumn's hunting seasons. In my part of the world, a variety of small game, big game and waterfowl seasons open…
North American hunters are blessed with a tremendous variety and abundance of native big game animals to pursue. From deer to sheep to bears, there are enough choices to keep us busy for a lifetime.…
Wildlife food plots provide tons of high quality nutrition to whitetails and are a cornerstone of most well managed deer properties. But, before you get all wrapped up in an expensive food plot…
