Face Masks and Head Nets – Covering Human Features
Essential turkey hunting guide: choose the right face mask or head net for concealment, vision, comfort, and glasses—always cover your face before you sit.
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.
Quick Turret Tracking Check Before a Prairie Dog Trip
Quick Turret Tracking Check Before a Prairie Dog Trip Ten minutes at your home range can save an entire day of frustration on a prairie dog colony. Unlike a deer hunt where you confirm zero and take one shot, prairie…
Staying Still – Movement Discipline Against Turkey Eyes
Master movement discipline in turkey hunting: learn why stillness beats camo, when to move safely, and practice tips to stop spooking gobblers.
Bench Bags vs Bipod – Which Tracks Better in Wind on Prairie Dogs
Bench Bags vs Bipod – Which Tracks Better in Wind on Prairie Dogs Prairie dog shooting demands something different from your support system than big game hunting. Unlike deer hunting where you take one careful shot, prairie dog sessions run…
Full Camouflage – Head to Toe Coverage for Turkey Vision
Master turkey hunting camouflage: learn why full head-to-toe coverage, face paint or mask, and eliminating shine beat fancy patterns for close-range success.
Using a Tripod as a Front Rest – Setup That Works for Prairie Dogs
Using a Tripod as a Front Rest – Setup That Works for Prairie Dogs When you’re hunting a remote prairie dog colony without a bench, a properly configured tripod gives you the stable front rest you need for precision on…
Combining Calling with Decoys – Sight and Sound Together
Master turkey hunting: combine realistic calling and decoy setups to draw toms, match calls to decoy posture, and know when to shut up for higher success.
Your Backpack as a Shooting Bag – No-Buy Field Hack for Prairie Dogs
Your Backpack as a Shooting Bag – No-Buy Field Hack for Prairie Dogs Unlike a planned deer hunt where you bring all your gear, prairie dog trips sometimes mean improvising support. You forgot your shooting bags, the bench is crowded…
Turkey Call Selection – Box, Slate, Mouth, Locators
Master turkey call selection: learn when to use box, slate (pot), mouth (diaphragm) and locator calls to adapt to weather, range and turkey behavior.
One Rear Bag for Everything – How to Choose for Prairie Dogs
One Rear Bag for Everything – How to Choose for Prairie Dogs Unlike deer hunting where you might take one shot without rear support, prairie dog precision at 400 yards requires a rear bag for those tiny targets. A good…
Dealing with Henned-Up Toms – Patience vs Aggression
Master dealing with henned-up toms in turkey hunting: when to wait, call aggressively, reposition, or move on for better late-morning success.
Chair Height and Group Size – The Hidden Link for Prairie Dogs
Chair Height and Group Size – The Hidden Link for Prairie Dogs Most prairie dog shooters obsess over rifles, scopes, and ammunition – but completely ignore the one thing that affects every single shot through a 200-round session. Chair height…
Going Silent – When to Stop Calling Completely
When to stop calling: master turkey hunting silence and learn when to go quiet so committed, henned-up, or overcalled toms come—patience and timing win.
Build a 300-700 Dope Card Fast for Prairie Dogs
Build a 300-700 Dope Card Fast for Prairie Dogs Prairie dog shooting demands a different approach than dialing for one big game animal at a known distance. You’ll burn through 200 rounds in a session, ranging from dogs sitting at…
Overcalling – The Most Common Mistake and How to Avoid It
Overcalling in turkey hunting costs mature gobblers—learn why it fails and simple discipline, timing, and silence techniques to avoid losing birds.