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Using Scout-N-Hunt for New England Grouse Hunting

Finding new grouse hunting covers in New England with the Scout-N-Hunt app The truck crept…

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An Overview of Duck Blinds

Understanding the types of duck blinds and the importance of effective concealment will create better…

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How to Pluck Game Birds, Technique, Time, and Merits

To pluck or not to pluck? Learn how to decide when a bird is worth…

A turkey hunter holds up a turkey during a fall hunt
How Fall Turkeys Can Improve Your Calling Skills

How to call in a fall turkey and learn from their language In my middle…

A bird hunter holds a woodcock and a shotgun
A Guide to American Woodcock Hunting

Woodcock may be one of the greatest game birds to pursue for those interested in…

A duck hunter sets up a small decoy spread.
Learning Small Decoy Spreads for Waterfowl

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to duck decoy spreads Decoys and decoy spreads can be a…

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Hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Rain

Tips for making the most of inclement weather when grouse hunting in the northwoods Let’s…

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Brining Game Birds for Grilling

Want to learn how to properly brine those game birds for more moist meat? Between…

A new hunter taking the hunters safety course exam.
How to Get a Hunting License

This is the year you become a hunter because getting a hunting license is easier…

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Off-Season Maintenance for Leather Hunting Boots

A How-to Guide on Keeping Your Leather Hunting Boots in Working Order for the Long…

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3 Dove Hunting Hacks to Try This Season

Increase your odds dove hunting this season with these clever hacks There are a few…

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Proper Gear for Snipe Hunting

It does not take much gear to take up snipe hunting I love gear.  There,…

Bird hunters gearing up outside their cars
Bird Hunting by Car – Working with What You Have

Though we often think of trucks when it comes to bird hunting, a car can…

A wild turkey strutting in big woods.
How to Hunt Big Woods Turkeys

Hunting big woods turkeys is much different than pursuing field birds There are significant differences…

A veteran turkey hunter using a pot call to call in wild turkeys.
I Only Use Pot Calls – A Seasoned Turkey Hunter Confession

Yes, you can be successful only using pot calls There was a time when I…

A turkey hunter successfully shoots a turkey.
The Last Turkey Hunting Tactic You Will Ever Need

The highly effective turkey hunting tactic known as the turkey calling retreat This article originally…

A stack of turkey calls on a table
The Basics of Turkey Calls and Their History

Take a journey through the types of turkey calls and applications from indigenous history to…

A ruffed grouse with one wing left on for game bird identification.
The Many Regulations and Laws of Transporting Game Birds

Understanding the laws and regulations of transporting upland game birds after hunting. The long-tailed birds…

A wilson's snipe during the migration
Tracking the Snipe Migration

A look into snipe hunting and their migration south. Did you know snipe are a…

A group of turkeys walking a trail midday.
How to Hunt Turkeys During the Midday

How to turn the tides on turkey hunting after lunch Midday gobblers can provide a…

A turkey hunter checks trail camera pictures while scouting.
Scouting Turkeys with Trail Cameras

Scouting turkeys with trail cameras can make turkey hunting more efficient Every turkey hunter knows…