Hunting Tips & Questions Articles
September 27, 2026 | Matt Johnson
Deer Hunting the First Cold Fronts of October
The first strong cold front of October reorganizes early-season deer movement. How to time the three days around a front, pick the right food source and hunt the right wind in 2026-27.
September 23, 2026 | John Malcolm
How to Blood Trail a Wounded Deer
Bright frothy blood, dark drips or green stomach matter each mean a different tracking plan. How to read the hit, wait the right amount of time and recover the deer.
September 19, 2026 | John Malcolm
Early-Season Wood Duck Hunting Tactics
Wood ducks are the first ducks you can hunt on foot. Finding the roost, working the flight line, decoys, shot size and the limits to check.
September 18, 2026 | Matt Johnson
Fall Turkey Hunting Tactics: Bust & Call a Flock
Fall turkeys live in food-driven family groups. How to locate a flock, scatter it cleanly, and use kee-kee runs and lost yelps to call the birds back in.
September 15, 2026 | Matt Johnson
Hunting Acorns: Early-Season Whitetail Tactics
Acorns are the biggest driver of early-season deer movement. How to find the trees that are actually dropping, read fresh sign, and set up without burning the spot.
September 13, 2026 | John Malcolm
How to Butcher a Deer at Home: Step-by-Step
Butchering your own deer saves money and puts you in control of quality. A step-by-step guide to breaking a deer into primals, cutting steaks and roasts, and packaging venison at home.
September 11, 2026 | John Malcolm
Early-Season Whitetails: How to Hunt Water Holes
Food gets the attention, but water concentrates early-season deer movement. How to find a watering hole, set it up and hunt it without burning the spot.
September 08, 2026 | John Malcolm
How to Find Public Land to Hunt: Complete Guide
From national forests and BLM ground to state WMAs and walk-in access programs — how to find public hunting land, scout it and beat the pressure.
September 06, 2026 | John Malcolm
How to Field Dress a Deer: Step-by-Step
Field dress a deer in the field: tools, the step-by-step process, when to use the gutless method, and how to cool the carcass fast for quality venison.
September 05, 2026 | Matt Johnson
September Squirrel Hunting Tips: Early-Season Tactics
Squirrel season is open across much of the country. Early-mast food sources, still-hunting and calling tactics that fill a September limit.
February 02, 2024 | Matt Johnson
The Pros, Cons, and Best Practices of Crossbow Hunting
The appeal of crossbow hunting is blending ancient tradition with modern technology. Experience power, precision, and accessibility in one.
February 01, 2024 | Matt Johnson
Tracking and Identifying Animal Calls for Hunting
Elevate your hunting skills by mastering the language of the wild. Learn how to recognize and interpret animal calls with these tips and tools.
