Hunting Tips

Ethics of Waterfowl Hunting You Should Learn

Be Courteous at the ramp and show up on time; this can delay and spoil other people's hunts! If another person invites you and they take you to a spot on public land, don't go back to their spot unless you ask first. Know your rules! Last, remember you're an ambassador of the sport, and one bad apple can spoil it for us all!
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5 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned in Bowhunting

I've shot bows since I could hold one. However, it wasn't a passion until 12 years ago. That thought still crosses my mind from time to time. I've learned a lot of lessons the hard way. Overall, there are five lessons I've learned that stand out.
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The Perfect Decoy Spreads: On The X or Not

Have you ever put out a decoy spread and thought to yourself, this is the best-looking spread ever? I think every waterfowl has at least once in their life. There are many spreads to run: big water, potholes, fields, shore, combos, rivers, creeks, open water, and many more!
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How to Plan Your Out-of-State Hunting Trip

Whether you have been hunting since childhood or have just now stepped into the woods, I can almost promise that dreams of hunting out of your home state have or will enter your mind at some point.
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How to Set up Goose Decoys for the Best Success

Once you’ve found the perfect spot and concealed your blind, the decoy setup is the next thing to cross off your list to prepare you for getting your goose limit.
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Best Setup Suggestions for Your Goose Blind

If you are first starting out goose hunting, one of the most intimidating factors is how and where to set up your blind. How can you best set up your blind to give you the best chance at getting your limit? Growing up with a dad who was a professional waterfowl guide and hunting alongside him since I was 12 years old, I have plenty of tips and tricks to share with those who are feeling a little in over their head.
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Entry and Exit Routes Deer Hunting

Deer hunting is filled with hundreds of tips, tricks, and tactics covering everything from shot placement scent control, habitat selection, and many more. One of the most important yet simple skills that any deer hunter should learn is how to enter and exit from any given hunting area.
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How to Target and Bag, More Early Season Geese

Late August into early September can be some of the best goose hunting for the entire season. It doesn't matter where you are in the country; the birds are fresh and uneducated, the weather is comfortable, and plenty of crops are in the field to help you and your crew hide beside your spread.
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