General Hunting Tips (117)

A silhouette of a buck a dusk, staying safe after the shot concept.

Hunter Tip: How to Stay Safe After the Shot

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…

A turkey during hunting season, hunter safety concept.

10 Hunting Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make This Season

Hunting is a very involved sport requiring all your senses to pursue your game. There is always an element of danger when climbing steep mountains, traversing snake country, or using a firearm or razor-sharp broadhead – all of which add to the adrenalin and need…

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Obey This One Rule To Be a Safer Hunter

Can obeying one rule when hunting keep other hunters safe? Yes! Today, we discuss a critical safety rule every hunter should follow when hunting, no matter the species they hunt. We'll start with a real-life hunting situation that could have gone very wrong. Then, we'll…

A whitetail buck in a field, avoid target fixation when hunting concept.

Hunter-Ed Safety Tip: How to Watch Out for Target Fixation

Often, in the middle of the excitement, hunters enter "the zone." In that tunnel-vision situation, you may misidentify an animal, make a dangerous shot, or be too close to other hunters or buildings. Target fixation can make it challenging to answer critical questions about the…