Hunter Orange Requirements and Safety – State by State
State hunter orange requirements for turkey hunting vary by season. This guide covers state-by-state rules, travel vs. hunt orange, size minimums, and safety.
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.
Sectors and “Who Shoots Where” – A Simple Allocation System for Prairie Dog Towns
Four of us arrived at the same edge of the same colony within ten minutes of each other, and within ten more the trouble had started. Two rifles were calling the same dog from different benches, a third shooter had…
Turkey Hunting Regulations by State – Season Dates, Bag Limits, Methods
State-by-state turkey hunting regulations: season dates, bag limits, weapon rules and hunting methods vary widely - know each state's current laws before you hunt.
How Much Magnification You Really Need on the Prairie
The man beside me kept his scope turned all the way up for the whole of a hot morning, and I watched his frustration grow by the hour. The field of view in his glass must have been the size…
Using Ground Blinds for Turkey Hunting – Permanent vs Pop-Up
Compare pop-up vs permanent ground blinds for turkey hunting: learn how placement, concealment, timing and setup affect success for bow, gun & youth.
Mirage Explained – Why Your Scope “Swims” on Prairie
At nine in the morning the dog on the far mound was a crisp brown cutout against pale dirt, every edge as clean as a pencil line. At noon the same dog, on the same mound, had begun to ripple.…
Fox Hunting Guide
Master fox hunting techniques for red and gray foxes. Learn calling strategies, denning behavior, and tactics for urban, suburban, and farm settings.
Tree vs Ground Setup – Pros, Cons, and Best Use
Tree vs ground setup for turkey hunting: compare pros, cons, safety, and when to use low tree positions or ground concealment to get ethical shots.
Shooting Through Heavy Mirage – Practical Techniques for Prairie Dogs
By eleven the dogs had started to swim. They were solid at breakfast, small brown stones set on pale dirt, and by late morning they were wavering shapes that drifted left and right as if the whole town sat at…
Using Terrain Features for Turkey Setup – Ridges, Valleys, Creeks
Master turkey hunting setups using ridges, valleys, and creeks to control sound carry, movement, and visibility—turn terrain into funnels that call in more toms.
Parallax Setup at 300-600 – Common Mistakes on Prairie Dogs
I watched a friend miss the same dog three times in a row and swear at the wind each time. The flag on the far fence hung limp. The dust off his misses went nowhere in particular, and the dog…
Afternoon Turkey Hunting – Different Strategy and Setup
Afternoon turkey hunting demands a different strategy: patient sits near loafing, dusting and roost-approach areas, minimal calling, and timing late-afternoon movement.
Dial vs Hold – Fast Corrections for High Volume Prairie Dogs
I lost track of my turret somewhere around the sixtieth adjustment. I did not know it at the time. I only knew that a dog I had ranged and read perfectly stood up on his mound, took a bullet through…
Mid-Morning Setup After Tom Leaves Roost – Following vs Staying
Mid-morning turkey hunting: when a roosted gobbler heads the wrong way, learn when to follow, when to stay, and how to reposition without busting him.
Christmas Tree Reticles – When They Actually Save You on Prairie Dogs
The man two benches down had a scope with so many little marks in it that I could see them from where I sat, a pale tree of dots and hash lines hanging in the glass like frost on a…