General Hunting Tips (118)

Close-up of a fence post with wire, firearm safety concept.

Hunter Tip: How to Safely Cross a Fence With Your Firearm

You may encounter many things while out in the field for your hunt – including man-made obstacles like barbed wire fences – and it's important that you know how to cross them safely. Coming across land boundary lines or even fences within the same property…

A field at sunset, hunter safety education concept.

Respecting Others: The Gift of the Grouse Feather

Our online courses aren't the only way to learn valuable hunting lessons. We love sharing stories of unique experiences hunters have in the field – even when they aren't hunting – and these experiences can help others learn more about being responsible hunters! Today, we share a…

A tree in the sunshine, tree stand safety concept.

More About Tree Stand Safety: Part II

In Part I of learning about tree stand safety, we talked about four crucial safety tips when using tree stands to hunt. If you haven't read that article, we encourage you to do so! Those tips cover how to get in and out of a stand…

A hunting blind, essential hunting kit concept.

What Should Be in My Essential Hunting Kit?

New and seasoned hunters need the right gear for every hunt. Having the right tools and essentials helps keep you safe and more likely to have a successful hunt. So, what should you include in your essential hunting kit? Depending on the game you hunt and the…

A hunting tree stand, tree stand safety concept.

All About Tree Stand Safety: Part 1

Face it: Even though we know a fall from a tree stand could be dangerous, many hunters believe "an accident will never happen to me. I'll be OK without a harness." However, according to an IHEA study, 300-500 hunters are killed across the U.S. every year as a…

A hunter wearing blaze orange with a deer kill.

How Blaze Orange Saves Lives

While hunting is one of the safest ways to enjoy the outdoors, hunters who don't wear blaze orange are more at risk. Imagine being in the woods or a field and it is impossible to determine what is an animal or foliage vs. another hunter…