Articles Index
The Ultimate Hunting Partner
Some insights on what makes a great hunting buddy.
Clinton-era Anti-Gun Treaty Sees New life
The Obama administration seeks to bring to life a Clinton-era treaty that would criminalize the act of reloading ammunition or performing home gunsmithing without a government-issued license.
Reading Whitetail Body Language When Whitetail Hunting
Whitetail hunting has enough mysteries, without wondering where your deer was hit. How to read a whitetail deer's body language to tell where - or if - you've hit it.
Shot Placement
Too often, deer hunters forget to aim, or take marginal shots when they should instead go for a high-percentage shot. Experience is a good teacher - perhaps the best. Here is what I've learned about shot placement over more than two decades of hunting deer.
Hogzilla II Wasn't Raised in the Wild
They say Hogzilla 2 wasn't wild. Does it matter that the big boar hog wasn't raised in the wild? Is it ethical to hunt a farm-raised pig?
Where to Shoot a Wild Boar Hog, and How Much Gun to Use
Where is the kill zone on a wild boar hog? And how much gun is enough? This article answers those questions, and more.
Good Things Come to Those Who Hunt
Once upon a time, some fellows went deer hunting in Georgia. The weather? Ugly. The brush? Thicker than it had been in previous years. The outcome? Absolutely wonderful.
Choosing a Rifle Caliber for Home Defense and Hunting
Choosing the best rifle cartridge for home defense and hunting. Many rifles are available, and many cartridges are available for them. How do you decide on one? This discussion and comparison of cost, availability, and effectiveness should help you determine the best choice.
Obama Gun Control - Lightning Assault on Freedom and Gun Owners
Obama Gun Control - Barack Hussein Obama's administration, in one short month, has begun tearing at the fabric of American freedom to a huge extent. What will the next 47 months bring? It surely appears as if it will not be good. The Stimulus Package contains anti-gun, anti-freedom measures, as does a Senate land bill, and on top of all that is the incredibly anti-gun HR 45, introduced by Obama's Fellow Chicago Democrat, Rep. Bobby Rush. Take action now, or lose your freedom.
Taking a Rest
Taking a Rest - a Nap and a Prop Helped me Bag This Whitetail Deer take a rest to steady your shot
Hunting Life After Death
I continued to hunt after my father died, and the next deer season was my most productive to date. Although tainted by his absence, my "best worst hunting season" is something I'm proud of, for more reasons than the venison in my freezer and the buck head that will hang on my wall. I faced a tough challenge and I made it through, with the help of God and good friends.
Enjoy and Savor Hunting With Family and Friends
Savor the time you have to hunt together with your family and friends, because nothing lasts forever. Trust me. My Favorite Hunting Buddy has gone on to the happy hunting grounds, while I'm left behind here on Earth.
2009 SHOT Show Report - New & Nifty Stuff for Hunters & Shooters
A summary of some of the more interesting and eye-catching items I encountered at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida. From guns to glasses, tree stands to ozone-making equipment - and more.
Maxims From a Life-Long Hunter
Over the years, I've learned a lot about hunting and shooting. Here are some of those lessons, condensed into quick tips for the hunter and shooter. Whether you hunt with rifle or bow, deer or small game, these should help you become better at what you do.
What Does Hunting Mean to You?
Hunting is a very personal experience, and we don't all do it for the same reasons. Or maybe we do, and we don't always express it the same way. Anyhow, this is to be a collection of quotes from readers, telling what hunting means to them.
Rifle & Shotgun Scopes
Choosing a rifle scope is something that most hunters must do. This article will help you decide whether to scope your rifle, whether to choose a variable or fixed scope, how much is a reasonable cost for a good scope, and whether you need a large or adjustable objective for your hunting or target shooting.
Never Better, and Rarely as Good
This was a very good deer hunting trip in the panhandle region of north Florida. Not that we filled our freezers, but we had a great time, made some new friends, and we did get some game.
Another Public Land Whitetail Comes to me - Finally
The tale of a beautiful morning hunting deer, and what led up to it. I'd surely put in my time... now, was it going to pay off?
Why do Hunters Kill?
When there's so much meat available down at the butcher's counter, why must hunters kill their own meat?
What Does it Take to Kill a Deer?
What Does it Take to Kill a deer? Hunting cartridge performance - a look at foot-pounds of energy, Taylor knock-out values, and the real world.
The Question(s) of Hunting
The Question(s) of Hunting - What a Fellow Ponders During a Deer Hunt. I wrote this article during an opening-week deer hunt, about the thoughts and questions that pop into my mind out there in the woods.
Dad Just Keeps on Hunting
Dad didn't have many friends, but the ones he had were good ones. Art was one of those friends, and it had been many years since they'd hunted together. Now it seemed like Dad was helping Art from beyond the grave.
The Savage 110 and Me
The Savage 110 Bolt Action Rifle. I have long respected Savage rifles, but it took some time for my admiration to ripen into love. Here's some insight into my history with the Savage Model 110 bolt-action rifle, and some of the reasons why I do love 'em.
Walking in the Woods.
Walking in the woods. Hunter scouts for game by walking through the forest.
Reunited With Ambi
A review of some great and affordable holsters, by Russ Chastain