Many hunters fantasize about big game hunting. Deer hunting, for example, is prevalent across the U.S. What if I were to tell you that small game hunting is just as fun. Not only that, but it’s all just as tasty if not tastier.
Small game hunting is a great introduction to hunting. It’s easy to get started in, not difficult to get permits, and can be done any evening of the week. It’s also an affordable way to get out hunting and put food on the table.
We give in-depth articles to get you started. We cover every huntable small game species in America. Our knowledgeable team of writers have a passion for hunting and sharing that information with other hunters. Whether you’re an experienced hunter or just a beginner, you will find something amongst our articles.
In America, it’s often said that bigger is always better. That might be true in pickup trucks and fast food burgers, but it doesn’t ring true when comparing the .17 Hornet and the .22 Hornet cartridges. The .17 Hornet is a superior round compared to the .22 Hornet in nearly every aspect. In velocity, energy, …
Comparing the .22 Hornet and the .223 doesn’t take much effort if you only check the ballistic charts. Firing the same 35-grain bullet, the .223 is a vastly superior cartridge in velocity, energy, and bullet drop. In one glaring disparity, the .223 has as much energy at 150 yards as the .22 Hornet has at …
Coyotes are the most adaptable of all North American predators. They share this trait with raccoons and deer, that’s why spotting coyotes in areas as heavily populated as Los Angeles and Seattle has become a common occurrence. Coyotes prefer to sleep in dens from other animals or dig their own den, other areas coyotes sleep …
Most Europeans think frogs as food is in the French department, and in the U.S., it’s primarily Southern states. But frog legs are popular in a lot of countries. In fact, the world consumes 3.2 billion frogs every year. If you plan on joining in the frog feast, we have some pointers for you on …
Raccoon hunting has been around for hundreds of years, and it continues to draw in avid hunters, although it’s been overshadowed by duck and deer hunting in recent decades. We have learned a lot from our coon hunting experience, and we hope this guide helps fellow hunters get the most of their time in the woods …
Chipmunks are the ground living cousin of the squirrel. You may want to hunt them for food, or they may be driving you mad by digging up your garden. Whatever your reason, you’ve got some questions, and we’ve got some answers. Can chipmunks be hunted? Yes, in most states, chipmunks can be hunted or trapped. …
From the hill country of the Carolinas to the Ozarks, the .22 rifle has been the gun of choice since the first experiments with metal cased, rimfire cartridges in the years just before the Civil War. Rural legends, (the country boy version of the urban legend) claim that more game has been taken with the …
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The .22 is a very popular rifle around the world. You can hunt small game and varmint with a .22. The .22 is not suitable for hunting big game. Some things you can hunt with a .22: Squirrels Rabbits Grouse Raccoons Coyote Groundhogs Chipmunks Foxes Is a .22 Considered a Rifle? Hunting with rifles has …
Small game hunting can be considered by many to be the natural gateway into all of hunting. This is where you learn the basic skills needed that help you further down the line in your hunting career when going after larger game. Many hunters start with small game, and most continue pursuit of small game, …
Despite efforts by ludicrous lawmakers in California (Scott Weiner, we’re looking at you and your attempts to ban black bear hunting) hunting is still an incredibly popular activity in America. And despite what anti-hunting groups would have you believe, the majority of hunting in America isn’t done for sport. So what role, then, does predator …