Species guides

Deer Hunting for Beginners: A Practical First-Season Guide

Deer hunting for beginners: hunter education, licenses, picking a place, scouting, wind, stand or still hunting, shot placement and what to do after the shot.Updated Oct 29, 2026

Duck Hunting for Beginners: Licenses, Decoys and Blinds

Duck hunting for beginners: licenses, HIP and the federal duck stamp, nontoxic shot, decoy spreads, calling, blinds, bird ID and why a guided hunt helps.Updated Oct 29, 2026

How to Plan an Elk Hunt: What First-Timers Need to Know

How to plan an elk hunt: draws vs over-the-counter tags, DIY, guided or drop camp, fitness, gear, glassing, calling, shot distance, altitude and meat care.Updated Oct 29, 2026

Pheasant Hunting Tips: Wild Birds, Dogs and Preserves

Pheasant hunting tips for wild and preserve birds: cover types, hunting with or without a dog, group safety and blockers, shot selection and walk-in lands.Updated Oct 29, 2026

Quail Hunting: Bobwhites, Western Quail and Plantations

A quail hunting guide covering bobwhite and western quail, wild birds vs plantation hunts, pointing dogs, covey rises, safe gun handling and hunt etiquette.Updated Oct 29, 2026

Spring Turkey Hunting Tips: Roosting, Calling and Setups

Spring turkey hunting tips on roosting birds, picking a setup, basic yelps, clucks and purrs, decoys, shot placement and staying safe in the turkey woods.Updated Oct 29, 2026

Hog Hunting Guide: Methods, Shot Placement and Meat Safety

A practical hog hunting guide: why feral hogs are a problem, where to hunt them, spot and stalk, stands, night hunts, dogs, shot placement and safe meat care.Updated Oct 29, 2026