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.

Master blacktail hunting: judge bucks fast in dense coastal cover, read body shape and antler mass to make split-second, confident shot decisions.

Blacktail rut hunting: learn to spot subtle cues, time peak breeding, and hunt does to find bucks in thick cover for November success.
Call-shy coyotes? Gear isn't the fix. Learn to outsmart educated coyotes: rest the ground, manage wind, change sounds and tactics for better coyote hunting.
Practical coyote hunting guide on using locator howls: learn howl types, when to call or stay silent, and ethical tactics to avoid educating wary coyotes.

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.
Coyote hunting tips: master how nose, eyes and ears work together - wind, scent and motion - to improve calling, concealment and stand success.

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 deer hunting guide: learn how blacktails differ from mule deer - identification, behavior, habitat and tactics for West Coast hunters.
Explore rabbit hunting culture: how beagle clubs, holiday drives, community suppers, and regional traditions keep this accessible, social sport alive.
Cooking rabbit: match the animal's age and toughness to the method - fried, stewed, braised, hasenpfeffer, pot pie or grilled - for reliable results.
Learn how to clean and process rabbits: quick pull-skin method, gutting and liver inspection, saltwater soak, portioning, pellet checks, and typical yields.
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 built to survive briar patches: brush pants, wet-cover boots, a big-pouch game vest, blaze orange, gloves, and dog supplies.
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: why a 20-gauge with an improved cylinder choke and #6 shot is the go-to, plus gauge, choke, shot-size, and action tips.