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Cottontail Rabbit, a Hunter's ViewMany hunters take to the woods and fields each year in pursuit of cottontail rabbits. These interesting critters have been the first game for many a hunter, and some folks love hunting them so much they never quit, and they never hunt anything else.
Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Review: Whitetail Wisdom book, by Daniel E. SchmidtWhitetail Wisdom calls itself "A Proven 12-step Guide to Scouting Less and Hunting More." It's an interesting way to present the info, and there's a lot of good stuff in this book. Will it help you scout less and hunt more? That depends on how much you scout now... but the potential is there.
Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Deer Hunting Shot PlacementToo often, deer hunters forget to aim, or take marginal shots when they should instead go for a high-percentage shot. Experience is about the best teacher there is. Here are some things I've learned about shot placement over more than two decades of deer hunting.
Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Gun Stock Refinishing TipsEver wished you could refinish your rifle or shotgun stock, or maybe even a pair of wood handgun grips? Well, it's certainly possible. From stripping to pressing the stock with a clothes iron, from sanding to applying the finish, this will help walk you through the process.
Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Using a Rifle SlingOne thing about rifles and shotguns... they're all pretty awkward to tote. A sling can be a big help in carrying, controlling, and getting more accuracy out of your gun. Some folks call 'em straps, but it's all the same thing, and almost always worth using.
Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Rifle & Shotgun ScopesMost hunters these days need to choose one or more scopes for their hunting gear. I used a peep sight for the first two decades of my deer hunting, but later on I tried using scopes... and now I find it mighty hard to hunt with iron sights again.
Should you scope your rifle? Fixed-power or variable? How much is too much? Do you really need a huge adjustable objective lens? Check out the article to find out. Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Review - Clear Shot Lens ShadeThis simple little item could mean the difference between you cussing the sun's glare and bringing home a mess of venison!
Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Turkey Tracks Ever wonder what a turkey track looks like? Well, here's the answer. Some pics of turkey tracks found in the woods near my home. Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Whitetail Body LanguageThere's a way to be pretty sure of where your deer's hit... very useful when you think the hit is poor, and you don't want to push the deer (possibly losing it). Among other things, this debunks the myth that a hit deer won't run with its "flag" (tail) up.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Review: SureFire G2 Nitrolon Tactical Light This light is compact and bright, but how does it hold up to regular use? Read the article to find out. Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Display Latest Headlines | powered by WordPress |
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