The names are confusing since the first three letters and numbers are identical, but that’s where the similarities end. The .17 HMR and the .17 Hornet are vastly different calibers in terms of speed, energy, and perhaps most importantly, price and availability. The .17 HMR A relatively new arrival to the shooting world, the .17 …
Camouflage is the most common thing one may consider wearing while going hunting. It hides you from your prey, and even wild predators have developed camo patterns to be more efficient. To non-hunters, it doesn’t make sense to wear blaze orange on top of the camo clothing. However, there is a reason why hunters wear …
Dove hunting is one of the easiest hunts out there. You don’t need to trek for days to get to the hunting spot or have a sophisticated camo design on your clothes. Dove seasons open early, and dove shooting also attracts people that don’t usually hunt for anything else. Why Do People Hunt Doves There …
Bear hunting is one of those things that divides the population, some people are for it, and some people are against it. However, statistics and conservationists tell us we need it, at least to some degree. Why Do People Hunt Bears? People hunt bears for many different reasons, but three reasons account for over 95% …
The largest of the deer family, moose can make for an intimidating hunt. More often than not it is not the hunt itself but the logistics and handling of the downed animal that sends most minds into a spin. How do you possibly deal with an animal so large, especially when you find yourself deep …
Small caliber rifles have been a firm favorite amongst young hunters, small game hunters, plinkers, and those targeting varmints for a long time. Ask any hunter they will likely tell you they learned their hunting skills with a small-caliber rifle such as .22LR. The choice of calibers is almost endless but their capabilities and uses …
The existence and survival of man is built on hunting, it is the foundation on which civilizations and kingdoms were created. Many of the earliest records and artifacts discovered depict the basic natures of hunting and its importance amongst early man. The act of hunting has evolved over thousands of years, from the moment man …
The traditional response among many gun enthusiasts when comparing the .270 and the Winchester .300 Magnum is that you’re speaking of apples and oranges. That might be the case in terms of pure ballistic performance, but when you’re taking these two popular calibers to the field in pursuit of deer, elk, moose or pronghorn those …
When it comes to deer attractants there are as many recipes as there are opinions on the right caliber of rifle to hunt with, the location of a tree stand or just about any other aspect of deer hunting you can imagine. One ingredient gets a lot of attention when making your own deer attractant. …
Hunting season comes around once a year and when it does you better be ready for it. You need to be ready for that moment when the bugling bull Elk you heard two valleys over is now stepping out of the thick brush just three hundred yards away from you. An entire year has passed …