Field Judging Blacktails in Two Seconds
Master blacktail hunting: judge bucks fast in dense coastal cover, read body shape and antler mass to make split-second, confident shot decisions.
Maksym Kovaliov
Maksym Kovaliov is a hunter with over 30 years of field experience, rooted in a family tradition passed down from his father and grandfather - both trappers in Soviet-era Ukraine. A Christian, a conservative, and a fierce advocate for the First and Second Amendments, Maksym came to the United States as a refugee after facing persecution for his journalism work. America gave him freedom - and wider hunting horizons than he ever had before. His writing combines old-school fieldcraft, deep respect for proven methods, and a critical eye toward anything that hasn't earned its place in the field.
The Blacktail Rut: The Quiet One
Blacktail rut hunting: learn to spot subtle cues, time peak breeding, and hunt does to find bucks in thick cover for November success.
The Blacktail That Won’t Run
Learn how blacktail deer use stillness and dense cover to survive - plus practical hunting tips on finding, approaching and hunting bucks in thick brush and clearcuts.
Why Blacktails Love Clearcuts
Why Pacific Northwest clearcuts are a blacktail deer goldmine: learn how 5–15 year regrowth, edges and elevation drive feeding, bedding and hunting success.
Blacktail or Mule Deer? Know the Difference
Blacktail deer hunting guide: learn how blacktails differ from mule deer - identification, behavior, habitat and tactics for West Coast hunters.
Rabbit Hunting Culture and Community Traditions
Explore rabbit hunting culture: how beagle clubs, holiday drives, community suppers, and regional traditions keep this accessible, social sport alive.
Cooking Rabbit: Classic Preparations
Cooking rabbit: match the animal's age and toughness to the method - fried, stewed, braised, hasenpfeffer, pot pie or grilled - for reliable results.
Cleaning and Processing Rabbits
Learn how to clean and process rabbits: quick pull-skin method, gutting and liver inspection, saltwater soak, portioning, pellet checks, and typical yields.
Beagle Selection and Basic Training for Rabbit Hunting
Pick the right beagle for rabbit hunting: why field-bred drive, voice, and started dogs trump show-bred pedigrees for real hunting success.
Rabbit Hunting Gear: Brush-Ready Equipment
Rabbit hunting gear built to survive briar patches: brush pants, wet-cover boots, a big-pouch game vest, blaze orange, gloves, and dog supplies.
Rimfire Rifles for Rabbit Hunting: The Sitting Method
Rimfire rifles excel at rabbit hunting when rabbits sit: learn the sitting method with .22 precision, headshots, scopes, and when to choose WMR or a shotgun.
Shotguns for Rabbit Hunting: The Primary Tool
Shotguns for rabbit hunting: why a 20-gauge with an improved cylinder choke and #6 shot is the go-to, plus gauge, choke, shot-size, and action tips.
Rabbit Hunting Safety and Ethics
Rabbit hunting safety and ethics: practical tips on backstops, dog and group safety, disease prevention, responsible harvest, and landowner respect.
Seasonal Rabbit Hunting: Early Season Through Winter
Seasonal rabbit hunting guide: how cover, weather, and timing, from October’s thick brush to the January thaw, affect your success and safety across the season.
Rabbit Hunting with Other Dog Breeds
Rabbit hunting: match dog breed to pace, cover, and hunter: beagles, bassets, harriers, dachshunds, spaniels or mixed breeds explained.