Can you shoot ducks on the water? There must be a reason why. After all, shooting a duck once it has landed would be much easier than trying to hit it while flying. Shooting ducks on the water is legal, but in some places, it is frowned upon by other hunters. Is it legal to …
Food plots will bring deer to a property but do not put deer in front of a stand. To stop deer in a specific location you need help and for many hunters, that is a salt lick. But did you know their use may be illegal? In many states, the use of salt licks is …
Feral hogs are opportunistic feeders and will eat almost anything if they are hungry. Many feral pig hunters swear by several different methods of baiting wild pigs including using diesel fuel to attract feral hogs. There is enough anecdotal evidence to suggest this method works, but not for the reason you may think. Baiting with …
You may go years without being checked by a game warden as a sportsman. When it does happen, most hunters and anglers recognize the officer’s authority to do so, but what about when they pull you over in a vehicle? Can a game warden pull you over? What authority does a game warden have? As …
Game wardens are widely known for their ability to conduct almost unfettered checks, inspections, and searches of sportspeople. Bags, coolers, cars, boats, and even people can be searched without a warrant to protect our natural resources. But what happens when the game warden comes to your home? Can a game warden search your house without …
If you own or are thinking of getting a .44 Magnum sooner or later, you will ask yourself, “Can I use it for hunting deer?”. For many handgun cartridges, the answer will be “Yes, but…” or “If you…”. This is not the case with the .44 Magnum. The .44 Magnum has two purposes – self-defense …
We use our cellular phones for almost everything in today’s tech-driven environment. Phones are even a part of planning the perfect hunting trip. It is no longer a matter of whether you use a hunting/fishing app; it is a question of which app is best for you. Both Basemap and OnX are leaders in the …
For most outdoorsmen, the .22 is a fun round, one they learn to shoot with and might now use to plink cans or for target practice. Some might enjoy using their favorite .22 to take some small game or vermin. But, at some point, many will wonder “can a .22 take down a deer?”. The …
Wild hogs have become one of the most popular game species in the United States. They are growing in abundance and are destructive to native crops. This presents the perfect opportunity for hunters- a species that is readily available and that property owners want to go. But there is a problem: wild hogs move frequently. …
A fresh scrape is nature’s version of a neon sign saying, “hunt here”. Unfortunately, these scrapes are not always in a location that allows for easy hunting. When this happens, you need to take matters into your own hands and create a mock scrape. Let us help you decide what scents will work best to …