The ruffed grouse is without question one of the most challenging upland gamebirds to hunt. But one way you can improve your luck with this handsome brown and russet speedster is to avoid making…
With the rut now finished or winding down, bucks in many areas are in precarious shape. They may have lost up to 20 percent or more of their body weight from fighting, chasing does and eating only…
I flipped the switch on the electronic crow caller and began playing a cassette tape labeled "Fighting Crows". From the speaker came the loud cawing sounds of dozens of crows stirred into a frenzy by…
"My favorite hunting memories are as a boy hunting with my Dad. I am truly blessed to still be making memories with him. Watch my 82 year old father, Glen Woods, make a perfect shot on a buck we call…
Steven discusses the importance of backcountry roadless areas in securing valuable habitat for species like Coues deer in the Coronado National Forest.
While ensuring access to existing roads is…
Animal trapping or using snares Is done for many reasons such as food, fur, pest control, pet trade, zoological specimens or wildlife management. Knowing how to construct simple snares or use the…
What’s the real difference between fixed and mechanical broadheads? For new bow hunters, knowing the difference is important so you can choose the right arrow point for your needs. Here is a quick…
At last, you finally made the big purchase. You now own your very own compound bow! What's the next step? Adding accessories of course — no bow is complete without a few of the many accessories…
Despite a long history of being hunted, trapped, poisoned and hated, coyotes are more abundant than ever. They readily adapted to the encroachments of mankind and are often the culprits behind the…
Yes, it happens every year. A few lucky deer hunters stumble out on opening day without any preparation, find a stump to sit on or a tree to lean back against and wind up shooting a trophy whitetail…
At the roar of my single-barrel 12-gauge Stevens shotgun, an enormous cloud of dry October dust enveloped the cottontail rabbit bounding full speed across my Dad's cut soybean field. Rowdy, the…
Big, open water is the domain of diver ducks like canvasbacks, redheads, bluebills, ringnecks, buffleheads and goldeneyes. However, seeking out smaller lakes and reservoirs and applying the right…
