There are a lot of new things for hunters to learn, there’s no doubt about it. And sometimes the difference between big game species and small game species is very confusing. In this guest post by Josh Montgomery, some of those differences are explained. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just now heading out on […]
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What I Wish Everyone Knew About Squirrel Hunting
Guest Post – Squirrel Hunting Perspective When you think about squirrels, does the thought of hunting even enter your mind? These days, the answer is probably no. Squirrel hunting was very prevalent, if not a necessity, decades ago. But today, more people associate squirrels with urban parks and raiding bird feeders. And that’s a shame […]
Hunting Glossary | Small Game Hunting Words
Hunting Words for Small Game Over the last year, I’ve received tons of positive feedback on my Deer Hunting Terms post – check it out if you haven’t seen it. But I also got many emails about other hunting words and phrases that weren’t on the deer hunting list. So I decided it was time […]
Winter Squirrel Hunting | The Perfect Winter Activity
Squirrel Hunting Tips and Techniques Where should I even start with squirrel hunting? First, you might not even like squirrels all that much. They probably raid the bird feeders in your back yard or you might see them stealing food from people in parks. Let’s face it, city squirrels are bold creatures; they will mug you […]
Why You Should Try Ruffed Grouse Hunting
Grouse Hunting Passion Grouse hunting is one of those really special things I love about the fall. Whether you’ve hunted something your whole life or you’re a newcomer, ruffed grouse hunting should be near the top of your list. Aldo Leopold, perhaps my favorite conservationist, once stated: Everybody knows…that the autumn landscape in the north […]
Hunting Strategies | Using Desktop Scouting
What is Desktop Scouting and How Can You Use It Sometimes when you’re staring at a huge chunk of public hunting land on a map, it can seem overwhelming about where you should actually hunt. You’d think it would be easy with all the possible choices, but it’s not. Like a kid at a candy […]