Finishing Shots and Safety at Close Range
Injured hogs charge and bite - here is how to approach and finish them safely.
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Safety Considerations Specific to Suppressed Hunting
Baffle strikes, burns, and blocked bores - suppressed hunting has safety risks most hunters never learn.
Post-Shot Procedure – Staying Still and Observing
Post-shot turkey hunting: learn why staying completely still after the shot—waiting 5–10 minutes, marking the fall spot, and watching reactions—wins or loses the hunt.
Shot Timing and Discipline – When to Shoot, When to Wait
Master shot timing and discipline in turkey hunting: know when to shoot and when to wait for close, stationary shots to ensure clean, ethical harvests.
Aiming Points for Shotgun – Where to Hold on Tom’s Head
Learn precise turkey hunting shotgun aiming tips—where to hold on a tom's head. Master the base-of-neck aiming point for clean, ethical kills in any posture.
Turkey Vital Zone – Head and Neck Anatomy
Master the turkey vital zone: precise head and upper-neck anatomy, shot placement, and range tips for clean, ethical turkey hunting and reliable kills.
Patterning Your Turkey Gun – The Non-Negotiable Step
Patterning your turkey gun is essential: test loads and chokes at 20, 30, and 40 yards to confirm pattern density, point of impact, and ensure ethical kills.
Effective Range for Turkey Hunting – Shotgun, Rifle, Bow
Learn realistic effective ranges for turkey hunting with shotgun, rifle, and bow—how far you can ethically and consistently make clean kills.
Chair Height and Group Size – The Hidden Link for Prairie Dogs
Chair Height and Group Size – The Hidden Link for Prairie Dogs Most prairie dog shooters obsess over rifles, scopes, and ammunition – but completely ignore the one thing that affects every single shot through a 200-round session. Chair height…
Heat and Dehydration – Staying Sharp Past Noon on Prairie Dog Towns
Heat and Dehydration – Staying Sharp Past Noon on Prairie Dog Towns Prairie dog shooting isn’t a two-hour deer sit in the timber. You’re exposed on open ground for six to eight hours straight, and the sun doesn’t let up.…
All-Day Eye and Ear Pro – What’s Actually Comfortable for Prairie Dog Sessions
All-Day Eye and Ear Pro – What’s Actually Comfortable for Prairie Dog Sessions Unlike a 5-shot deer hunt where you might skip ear protection for situational awareness, prairie dog sessions demand protection that stays comfortable for 6-8 hours straight. When…
Prairie Backstops – Fast Evaluation Without Wishful Thinking
Prairie Backstops – Fast Evaluation Without Wishful Thinking Prairie dog shooting puts you on flat or gently rolling terrain with zero forgiveness for backstop mistakes. Unlike tree stands with a known hillside behind your shooting lane, or timber hunting where…
What Not to Shoot – When Passing Is the Right Call on Prairie Dogs
What Not to Shoot – When Passing Is the Right Call on Prairie Dogs Prairie dog shooting offers hundreds of opportunities in a single session, and that volume creates a dangerous temptation. Unlike a deer hunter who waits hours for…
Shared Town Firing Lines – Rules That Prevent Accidents on Prairie Dog Colonies
Shared Town Firing Lines – Rules That Prevent Accidents on Prairie Dog Colonies Prairie dog shooting puts multiple rifles on the same colony for hours at a time, creating safety risks that don’t exist in typical hunting. Unlike a deer…
Hunter Orange Requirements and Safety – State by State
State hunter orange requirements for turkey hunting vary by season. This guide covers state-by-state rules, travel vs. hunt orange, size minimums, and safety.