Bullet Selection for Bears – Controlled Expansion and Penetration
Choose controlled expansion bullets for bear hunting - bonded or monolithic designs penetrate bone better than deer bullets
Hunting
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
The rifle sat on its bags like something asleep, and every time the shot broke it lifted a little and settled back into the very same hollow. Out on the flat a pale puff of dust rose just behind a…
Archery Bear Hunting – Broadheads, Draw Weight, Shot Placement
Essential gear and shot placement tips for taking bears ethically with archery equipment.
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
The walk in had taken most of an hour, and by the time he reached the rise above the town his shoulders were aching under a pack that held only what he could not do without. There was no bench…
Shot Angles on Bears – Bait, Tree, Spot-and-Stalk Scenarios
Learn proper shot angles for baited, treed, and stalked bears including when to wait for broadside position.
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
The bench was taken, the bags were sitting in a garage a long way behind him, and the dogs were barking from a mound that looked close enough to touch. The shooter stood a moment with his hands on his…
Bear Vital Zone and Shot Placement – Heavy Bone Challenges
Learn bear vital zone location behind heavy shoulder bones and why precision broadside shots matter more than body size suggests.
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
He had three bags in the back of the truck, a canvas one with leather ears, a slick nylon one that slid off the bench every time he reached for the bolt, and a stiff little pillow he had bought…
Rifle Caliber Selection for Black Bears – Adequate Power
Choose the right rifle caliber for black bear hunting - from minimum requirements to magnums, plus state laws and power considerations.
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
At the start of the day he was the picture of a patient shooter, loose in the shoulders and quiet behind the glass. By the time the sun stood overhead he was craning his neck up toward the eyepiece like…