Before hunting season begins, it's a good time to brush up on your safety fundamentals – and if you're teaching a new hunter, doing this is extra important! Staying safe while hunting is your top priority (second only to bringing home the duck, buck, gobbler, or…
You know how to handle your firearm in the field and shooting range, but are you ready for waterfowl season? Whether you hunt on the shores, wade into the water, or hunt from a boat, handling your gun safely is crucial to avoid injury and…
If you're starting as a new duck hunter, you probably have many questions: Where do I go? What camo do I wear? What does each duck look like? Well, you've come to the right place for answers! This beginner's guide will answer some (but not…
When preparing for a hunt, you have a lot to remember: your gear, your gun, your field care kit, extra ammo, a blaze orange hat, and more – but did you remember everything? In most states, you must complete a hunter education course before getting…
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…
