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A sounder of hogs running through a field, wild hog hunting in Alabama concept.

How to Stay Safe When Wild Hog Hunting in Alabama

Wild hog hunting in Alabama is a tradition. Alabama offers hunters a lot of opportunities, but wild hogs are unpredictable and can cause serious injuries. Staying safe while staying in the hunt is a tightrope act. Let's review some tips for staying safe, following state regulations, and…

Close-up of a feral hog, spotting wild hog tracks concept.

How to Spot Wild Hog Tracks

Successful hunting often begins well before you see your target animal. Especially for those pursuing wild hogs, identifying hog tracks is a must-have skill. Recognizing the difference between hog and deer tracks can help you focus your efforts in the right areas. Let's learn the unique characteristics…

Three wild hogs grazing in the brush, wild boar hunting in Georgia concept.

A Beginner's Guide to Wild Boar Hunting in Georgia

I hunt a lease in Georgia, so I've seen the damage hogs cause firsthand. Safely controlling the invasive hog population is the best way to protect local ecosystems. Wild boar hunting in Georgia helps keep the population low and can stock your freezer full of some of…

Close-up of a bb gun.

Should You Use a BB Gun for Hunting Small Game?

Squirrels and rabbits might be small, but they're still tough creatures adapted to the wild. Hunting them requires the right skillset and equipment. While a BB gun can be a fun entry-level tool for beginners to learn marksmanship, its effectiveness in hunting small game is…

A hunter with a buck deer after a kill shot.

How to Be a Safe Hunter and Tag Your First Buck Deer

Hunting your first buck deer is an exhilarating milestone, especially for new hunters. Before you ever step into the woods, understanding safety and preparation is the key to ensuring a successful hunt. Last week, our club helped a 10-year-old girl in North Florida with her first successful…

A broadside deer in a field, where to shoot a deer concept.

Hunter Tip: Knowing Where to Shoot a Deer

Knowing where to shoot a deer is step one in practicing ethical hunting. A responsible hunter reduces the chance of wounding the animal to ensure a clean, quick kill. Shot placement plays a huge part — since it's the critical moment the rest of the…