Cold-Bore Shift and the First Prairie Dog of the Day
Understanding cold-bore shift on prairie dogs - that critical first shot before your barrel warms up for the day.
Hunting
Bear Meat Nutrition – Protein, Fat, Comparison to Other Game
Bear meat provides 20-25g protein per 100g with variable fat content by season and diet compared to venison and elk.
Field Dressing and Handling Wild Turkeys
Field dressing and handling wild turkeys: essential tips for cooling, protecting breast meat, saving beards/spurs, and preventing spoilage after the hunt.
How Much Heat Your Barrel Takes – Testing at Home for Prairie Dogs
Test your barrel's heat limits at home before prairie dog trips to avoid field accuracy problems.
Trichinosis in Bear Meat – Testing, Prevention, Safe Cooking
Learn how to test bear meat for trichinosis and cook it safely to 160°F to prevent infection.
Post-Shot Procedure – Staying Still and Observing
Post-shot turkey hunting: learn why staying completely still after the shot—waiting 5–10 minutes, marking the fall spot, and watching reactions—wins or loses the hunt.
Cooling Kit – Bolt, Shade, and Simple Tools for Prairie Dogs
Simple portable cooling tools for prairie dog shooting - bolt protocol, shade, and safe methods that work in the field without damage risks.
Bear Hide Tanning and Rug Preparation
Learn to field-dress, salt, and tan bear hides for rugs or mounts with commercial or DIY methods.
Shot Timing and Discipline – When to Shoot, When to Wait
Master shot timing and discipline in turkey hunting: know when to shoot and when to wait for close, stationary shots to ensure clean, ethical harvests.
Reading Overheating Symptoms – Stop Before Damage on Prairie Dogs
Spot mirage, POI shift, and group opening when shooting prairie dogs - stop immediately to prevent barrel damage
Bear Fat Rendering and Uses – Valuable Resource
Learn to render bear fat into premium cooking lard and preserve it for year-round use in your kitchen.
Archery Shot Placement on Turkeys – Vitals for Broadheads
Archery turkey shot placement & broadhead choice: learn where to aim, ideal ranges, and posture tips to ethically hit the small, baseball-sized vitals.
Realistic String Limits – 10, 20, or 50 Rounds for Prairie Dogs
Learn realistic shot string limits for prairie dog shooting based on barrel type, cartridge heat, and temperature to maintain accuracy on tiny targets during high-volume sessions.
Butchering Bear Meat – Cuts and Processing
Learn to butcher bear meat like pork - removing fat, cutting backstraps, and grinding trim for sausage.
Aiming Points for Shotgun – Where to Hold on Tom’s Head
Learn precise turkey hunting shotgun aiming tips—where to hold on a tom's head. Master the base-of-neck aiming point for clean, ethical kills in any posture.