Loading your firearm is not something you want to do wrong. Putting the wrong ammo in your hunting rifle (or putting ammo in incorrectly) can lead to a dangerous situation. Whether you've loaded a shotgun or rifle before or not, there is a right way…
You keep your firearm in top condition . . . until you stumble in the mud. When you pick up the rifle, you see the barrel end is covered with mud – and it's likely gunked inside the barrel, too. You have two options: ignore the…
Some of the best hunting happens during winter weather, but cold temperatures also increase the risks to hunters. A good hunter is prepared for extreme weather and knows how to prevent dangers like hypothermia. What should you know before a hunt for blizzard bucks or…
When hunting with companions, you want to bring home game and keep everyone safe. That's why you must know your safe zone of fire. However, this zone can change depending on what you're hunting, where you are, and if you're hunting with others (or near other hunters). Today,…
Sometime this past spring, you probably had a vivid dream of a hunting trip during which you shot a huge, cunning 8-point buck after two days of patience and intensive tracking. The shot was through the lungs – a perfect and clean kill. With family…
Experienced hunters know that the hunt is over after taking the shot. Even if your shot is a perfectly placed kill shot and you took down the buck in your sights, your job isn't done after pulling the trigger and seeing your trophy fall. Being…
