Still-Hunting Squirrels — Slow Walk Through Productive Timber
Learn to slow down, listen for falling nut cuttings, and combine walking with sitting for more squirrels.
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.
Squirrel Habitat — Reading the Forest for Squirrel Concentrations
Find squirrels by finding their food - read mast trees, fresh cuttings, and forest edges.
Squirrel Behavior for Hunters – Activity Patterns, Mast Cycles, and Seasonal Changes
Learn squirrel activity patterns, mast cycles, and seasonal habits to put yourself in the right spot at the right time.
Other Tree Squirrel Species — Red, Western Gray, Abert’s, and Regional Varieties
Explore red, western gray, and Abert's squirrels - regional species hunters need to know.
Eastern Gray Squirrel — The Classic Quarry
Learn to identify, find, and understand the gray squirrel - America's most hunted small game animal.
Fox Squirrel — The Big Target
Learn why the fox squirrel - North America's largest tree squirrel - is the best starting point for new hunters.
Food and Water – Fueling the Long Session on Prairie Dogs
Stay hydrated and fueled for all-day sessions
Vehicle Setup – Getting There and Back with Prairie Dogs
Organize your vehicle for prairie dog shooting trips - protect rifles, secure ammo, haul benches, and access gear efficiently at the colony.
Complete Packing List – Nothing Forgotten for Prairie Dogs
Complete packing checklist for prairie dog trips - rifle, support, ammo, weather, food gear needed
Best Seasons and Times – When to Plan Prairie Dog Trips
Plan prairie dog trips for spring or fall peak activity and shootable conditions on tiny targets
Montana Mule Deer – General Tags and Region Selection
Montana offers general mule deer tags, but success depends on region research and access planning.
Wyoming Mule Deer – Draw System and Quality
Wyoming mule deer draw system explained - preference points, tag types, unit research, and quality expectations for US hunters.
Colorado Mule Deer – OTC and Draw Units
Colorado mule deer hunting guide covering OTC tags, draw units, high-country habitat, and pressure tactics for DIY hunters.
Mule Deer in Timber – When Muleys Act Like Elk
Learn tactics for hunting mule deer in timber when weather or pressure pushes them from typical open country into dense cover.
Late-Season and Winter Range Mule Deer
Hunt December mule deer on winter range with post-rut bucks in concentrated herds at lower elevations.