About Pro Hunter Tips
Pro Hunter Tips exists because most hunting content online fails the hunter in the field. It is either too generic to be useful, written by people who have never spent serious time on the ground, or structured around selling gear rather than solving problems.
This site was built on a different premise: practical guidance, written by hunters with real field experience, organized so you can find exactly what you need before you go out – and trust it when you get there.
Every article on this site is written to be field-ready. That means specific, honest, and grounded in how hunting actually works – not how it looks on a promotional video.
What You’ll Find Here
Pro Hunter Tips covers the full range of North American hunting – big game, bird hunting, small game, varmints, and the skills and loadout knowledge that connect all of it. Our content is organized around a hub-and-spoke model: each major topic has a foundational guide, supported by focused articles that go deep on every aspect of that topic.
Whether you’re planning your first black bear hunt, dialing in a long-range setup for open country, or learning to read game sign before the season opens – the answer is here, and it’s written by someone who has done it.
Meet the Authors
Bob Smith
Hunter · Long-Range Specialist · Gunsmith · Northern Nevada
Bob has been hunting for over 30 years across two continents – starting in Eastern Europe before relocating to Northern Nevada, where the open high desert demands a completely different kind of fieldcraft. His specialties are long-range big game hunting, varmint and predator control, and wildcat cartridge development. He does his own gunsmithing and builds custom rifles to his own specs. When Bob writes about ballistics, distance, or firearms, it comes from someone who designed and built the rifle in his hands. Read Bob’s Full Bio →
Maksym Kovaliov
Hunter · Writer · Second Amendment Advocate · Ukraine → USA
Maksym grew up hunting in Soviet Ukraine, where his father and grandfather were trappers and every round truly counted. After years of hunting across Europe and facing persecution for his journalism work, he came to the United States as a refugee. America gave him what he had never fully had before: freedom – including the freedom to hunt, to write, and to bear arms without apology. His hunting knowledge runs deep, his respect for proven traditional methods is genuine, and his skepticism toward anything that hasn’t earned its place in the field is a feature, not a flaw. Read Maksym’s Full Bio →
Editorial Standards
How we decide what to publish:
- Field-tested first. If it hasn’t been proven in real hunting conditions, we don’t recommend it.
- Species and terrain specific. General advice is rarely useful. We go deep on specific animals, specific terrain, specific scenarios.
- Updated when things change. Regulations, gear, and best practices evolve. Articles with legal or regulatory content are reviewed and dated.
- Honest about limitations. If something has a real downside, we say so. No puff pieces.
What This Site Stands For
The Right to Hunt We believe in the hunting tradition – ethically practiced, legally observed, and fiercely defended.
The Second Amendment We are advocates for the right to keep and bear arms as the founders intended. Full stop.
Honest Information No sponsored opinions. No gear pushed because of a commission. Recommendations that we would stake our own hunt on.
Respect for the Animal Ethical shot placement, proper recovery, and responsible field care are not optional – they are what separates a hunter from someone who just shoots.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on Pro Hunter Tips are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them – at no additional cost to you. We only link to products we have personally used or would genuinely recommend. Our editorial decisions are never influenced by affiliate relationships. For the full policy, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
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