Hunting Stories

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How to Introduce Your Kids to Hunting Traditions

When I think back on my introduction to hunting and the outdoors, the first memory that comes to mind is from when I was about eight years old. My father...
August 26, 2025 — Kiah Jacobs
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Late Summer Prep for Bow Season

When the dog days of summer are in full swing, it is hard to motivate the mind to think about anything but air conditioning. Then it hits! The first cold...
August 14, 2025 — Raymond Tiffany
Late Season Duck Story

A Late Season Duck Story

Discover expert hunting dog training tips, safety advice, and insights into hunting with loyal bird dogs for the ultimate hunting experience.
December 17, 2024 — Roger Mitchell
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Bruce County Deer Hunting with the Amish

Discover the traditions of deer hunting in Bruce County, Ontario, alongside Amish hunters, as we share 35 years of land stewardship and camaraderie.
October 08, 2024 — John Matthews
5 Reasons We Prefer Waterfowl Hunting Over the Olympics - TideWe

5 Reasons We Prefer Waterfowl Hunting Over the Olympics

As the curtains closed on the 2024 Paris Olympics, the world's attention shifts from the feats of athletic prowess on the global stage. Yet for waterfowl hunters, a different kind...
August 16, 2024 — Steve Shi
Women in Hunting: Tips and Stories from Female Hunters - TideWe

Women in Hunting: Tips and Stories from Female Hunters

Hunting has long been viewed as a predominantly male-dominated activity. Recent anthropological research has revealed that women have long been active participants in hunting, contrary to the traditional narrative that...
August 15, 2024 — Steve Shi
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Getting Youth Involved in Turkey Hunting

Getting youth involved in hunting is crucial for preserving our outdoor traditions. Turkey hunting offers an exciting and memorable way to spark that passion in young hunters.
May 11, 2024 — Kody Szews
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Mentoring 101: Helping Beginners Succeed at Turkey Hunting

The article walks through a successful double harvest on May 10, 2023 where Matthews called in a flock of jakes to within 15 yards of his decoy setup for the two first-time hunters. After their thrilling hunt, he showed them how to properly field dress and process their turkeys, passing on his extensive knowledge to the next generation of ethical turkey hunters.
March 29, 2024 — John Matthews
Arizona Coues - Solo Deer Hunt in 2023 - TideWe

Arizona Coues - Solo Deer Hunt in 2023

First of all, what an amazing experience and trip! This was my first time hunting these southern whitetail deer, AKA (Odocoilues virginianus cousi), and what a challenging and rewarding hunt it was.
January 03, 2024 — Johnny Helton
Do Swamps Hold Big Bucks? - TideWe

Do Swamps Hold Big Bucks?

The alarm clock goes off at 3:30 AM, the opening day of Buck Firearm with plans to lay down a big ten-pointer. We pull up to the gate of public land, and trucks are parked everywhere. The blaze-orange army of hunters was just trying to feed their families. I knew to have any luck in the world, and I would have to push harder, walk further, climb higher, and go further than anybody else was willing to go.
September 08, 2023 — Braden Hodge