Escape Behavior – The Stotting Bound
Learn how mule deer stotting affects shots and escape routes in steep terrain
distance
Tracking Through Recoil – Follow-Through on Prairie Dogs
Stay on target through recoil to spot hits on small prairie dogs
Light, Background, and Seeing Dust on Prairie Dogs
Optimize light and background to see dust on prairie dog targets for better shot feedback and accuracy.
Self-Spotting Basics – Seeing Dust on Small Targets
Learn to see dust splashes through your scope when shooting prairie dogs - immediate feedback for wind corrections on tiny targets.
Light vs Heavy Bullets – Wind and Speed for Prairie Dogs
Light bullets shoot flatter but drift more in wind on prairie dogs than heavy bullets
Long-Range Hunting: Ego, Peer Pressure, and Doing What’s Right
Learn why resisting peer pressure and ego leads to cleaner kills and real respect in the field.
Lot Number Consistency – Why It Matters at Distance on Prairie Dogs
Learn why factory ammo lot numbers affect accuracy on prairie dogs at 400+ yards and how to manage batches for consistent hits on tiny targets.
Long-Range Hunting: Field Testing Your Real Capability
Find your real hunting range with cold-bore field tests - not bench groups on paper.
Long-Range Hunting: Vital Zone Knowledge by Species
Know vital zone sizes by species - deer 8-10 inches, elk 12-14 - before ranging a shot.
Long-Range Hunting: Defining Your Maximum Ethical Range
Know your true ethical hunting range - it's about reliable vital hits, not your best bench group.
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.
Vertical Wind Component – Real or Rabbit Hole for Prairie Dogs
Vertical wind on prairie dogs - theoretical concern or real culprit behind misses at 300-500 yards
Wind Hold Table – Memorize 5, 10, 15 MPH for Prairie Dogs
Memorize 5, 10, 15 mph wind holds for prairie dogs at 250-500 yards - no apps needed in the field.
Bracketing First-Shot Wind – The 3-Shot Approach on Prairie Dogs
Learn to establish correct wind holds on prairie dogs in 3 shots using bracketing method instead of guessing.
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.