Bear Safety Basics – Prevention and Awareness
Learn how to prevent black bear encounters through noise, proper food storage, and awareness of dangerous scenarios like sows with cubs.
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Turkey Decoy Setup – Hens, Jakes, Toms, Breeding Positions
Turkey Decoy Setup – Hens, Jakes, Toms, Breeding Positions Turkey decoys work differently than any other type of hunting decoy. Unlike waterfowl spreads that use dozens of birds, turkey setups typically run just 1-3 decoys positioned within shooting range. The…
Full-Value Wind vs Angles – Quick Field Logic for Prairie Dogs
Learn to spot full-value wind on prairie dogs and when angles let you hold less on tiny targets.
Follow-Up Shots and Tracking Wounded Bears
When to shoot again-wait, then track wounded bears
Natural Concealment – Using Trees, Brush, and Terrain
Natural Concealment – Using Trees, Brush, and Terrain Unlike ground blinds that create their own cover, natural concealment uses existing terrain features to hide you from game. This approach is essential for turkey hunters who need to set up quickly…
Prairie Wind Basics – Reading Grass, Dust, Mirage on Dog Towns
Learn to read grass lean, dust drift, and mirage flow on prairie dog towns for accurate wind calls.
Muzzleloader Bear Hunting – Power and Load Selection
Proper powder charges and bullet weights for ethical black bear hunting with muzzleloaders
Face Masks and Head Nets – Covering Human Features
Face Masks and Head Nets – Covering Human Features Your face will cost you more turkeys than any other single mistake. A wild turkey’s eyesight is sharp enough to pick out the human face pattern from 100 yards away –…
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…
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
Staying Still – Movement Discipline Against Turkey Eyes
Staying Still – Movement Discipline Against Turkey Eyes You can wear the best camo money can buy, set up in the perfect spot, and call like a champion – but one twitch at the wrong moment will send that gobbler…
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…
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
Full Camouflage – Head to Toe Coverage for Turkey Vision Turkeys will spot you before you spot them. Their vision is so sharp they can pick out a human face at 100 yards, detect the slightest movement, and see colors…
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…