Blacktail or Mule Deer? Know the Difference
Blacktail deer hunting guide: learn how blacktails differ from mule deer - identification, behavior, habitat and tactics for West Coast hunters.
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Rimfire Rifles for Rabbit Hunting: The Sitting Method
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: The Primary Tool
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.
Rifle Configuration for Prairie Hunting
Build your pronghorn rifle right - barrel, stock, trigger, and weight all matter at distance.
Calibers for Pronghorn – Flat Trajectory and Wind Performance
Wind and trajectory beat raw power for pronghorn - here are the calibers that deliver both.
Shot Placement on Hogs – Anatomy and Entry Points
Hog vitals sit lower than deer - learn exact aim points to avoid the shoulder shield.
Shooting Foxes – Close Range, Quick Shots, and Pelt Preservation
Learn why fox shooting demands low-power scopes, fast shots, and pelt-friendly calibers at close range.
Rifles and Calibers for Hog Hunting
Hog caliber selection depends on target size and whether you're shooting a sounder or a single boar.
Introducing New Hunters to Suppressed Shooting
Suppressors reduce the two biggest barriers for new hunters - noise anxiety and recoil fear.
Suppressor Barrel Length and Caliber Pairing for Hunting
Barrel length shapes suppressor performance more than the can itself - here is what hunters need to know.
Choosing a Suppressor for Hunting — Caliber, Size, and Weight
Pick the right suppressor caliber, size, and weight for hunting before you buy the wrong one.
Suppressed Elk and Western Big Game Hunting
Suppressed elk hunting trades ounces for hearing protection - here is what that means in the field.
Long-Range Hunting: Factory Ammunition Selection
Choose factory hunting ammunition based on bullet construction, game size, and rifle accuracy.
Long-Range Hunting: Chronographing and Velocity Testing
Measure actual velocity with a chronograph to build accurate, real-world hunting dope.
Long-Range Hunting: Hunting Bullet Types Explained
Compare hunting bullet types - cup-and-core, bonded, and monolithic - to match your game size.