Ah, the circle of life. It means there will always be predator and prey. But for the turkey hunters, selfishly, we’d really prefer that two of those turkey predators – the raccoon and the opossum – would stop ravaging nests and killing poults.
The Vulnerable Nesting Season
During the nesting season, hens often find themselves…
If there’s anything that hunters have tried to understand more and more, it is deer movement and their patterns. Whether you’re a veteran hunter or just starting out, finding a pattern in deer behavior can help increase your chances of success by leaps and bounds. So if you’re looking for the keys to decoding deer…
Mastering the art of a deer decoy takes time. There are times when everything works out perfectly and the deer come in on a string. Other times, the reaction may not be what you expect. Those are the learning experiences. Every hunt is different and knowing how, when and where to use whitetail deer decoys comes with…
Roosting is when wild turkeys fly up into trees to rest on a branch for the night. Much like chickens do in their coop. Understanding roosting behavior allows you, as a turkey hunter, to anticipate where the birds may be the next morning and put a plan together to set up close… just not too…
NOTE: Please don't attempt to reap a turkey on public land.
You've probably heard of it — a way to get closer to gobblers that are henned up or hung up. It's called reaping. And what we're going to provide, beyond the reaping decoy, are some turkey fan decoy tips that will hopefully help you…
Gary Clancy wrote the book on decoying deer. Literally.
His book, Rattling, Calling & Decoying Whitetails, arms readers with simple, yet profound advice on pulling the wool over a deer’s eyes. It’s the unofficial handbook on the subject. Clancy had so much success using deer decoys that he became somewhat of a deer decoy fanatic, experimenting and…
When it comes to hunting, understanding turkey behavior patterns is crucial. These patterns can provide insight into the best times to set up a decoy, when to call, and how to position yourself for the best shot. Let’s dive into the nuances of turkey behavior that will help you understand their daily routines — among…
Here are some quick tips for hauling game meat home when traveling long distances to hunt.
Always adhere to safety, especially when reaping. Don’t reap on public land, period. Only reap on private when you are certain there are no other hunters in the area. Check your state’s regulations to make sure reaping is legal.
Organized turkey hunting began as a fall sport. Hunters found flocks, mastered tactics to bust them…
Antelope, also known as pronghorns, are commonly found in western states in the shortgrass prairies east of the Rocky Mountains. Most states require a drawing for a tag to hunt the antelope and let non residents apply. Planning a hunting trip requires lots of research on what areas are the best to hunt. Here are…
