Fox Squirrel — The Big Target
Learn why the fox squirrel - North America's largest tree squirrel - is the best starting point for new hunters.
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Food and Water – Fueling the Long Session on Prairie Dogs
Stay hydrated and fueled for all-day sessions
Long-Range Hunting: Low-Light Shooting Limitations
Understand low-light shooting limitations, scope challenges, target ID, and legal hours.
Glassing from Roads – Effective but Pressured
Road glassing covers mule deer country fast but brings hunter competition and educated bucks near vehicles.
Day Pack Essentials for Mule Deer Glassing and Stalking
Pack the right gear for all-day mule deer hunts - optics, layers, food, and shooting support.
Long-Range Hunting: Quick Range Estimation Without Rangefinder
Learn backup range estimation using reticle mil formulas, animal body sizes, and terrain features.
Glassing Timing – Best Hours for Seeing Muleys
Learn the best times to glass for mule deer from first light through evening and how to adjust your strategy for midday bedded bucks.
Spotting Scope Use – When and How for Muleys
Learn when spotting scopes help identify distant mule deer bucks and how magnification aids judging before stalking.
Field Judging – Spotting Mature Bucks
Learn to assess mule deer buck maturity in the field by evaluating antler structure, body size, and behavior through optics.
Glassing Fundamentals for Open Country Muleys
Master systematic glassing techniques to spot open country mule deer before they detect you.
Long-Range Hunting: Zero Distance and Confirmation for Hunting
Pick the right zero distance and confirm it in real hunting conditions before the season starts.
Long-Range Hunting: Scope Selection for Hunting Distances
Choose the right scope magnification, reticle, and turrets for reliable field hunting performance.
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.
Factory vs Handload – Honest Tradeoffs for Prairie Dogs
Factory or handload for prairie dog shooting - volume, cost, and accuracy tradeoffs explained
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.