The ongoing question for every hunter – “Where do I hunt?”     Whether you’re an elk hunter, deer hunter, or turkey hunter, the question is always asked – “Where do I hunt?” The biggest issue that arises when hunting or when you're first getting into hunting is finding a place to hunt; one of the first things to be figured out when planning your fall hunting season. The United States happens to have millions of acres of public land we have the ability to hunt, but there are some downfalls associated with that. Not everyone lives out west and has access to millions of acres of public ..read more

To become a better, more successful hunter, you must learn the animal inside and out.    Whitetail Deer in Velvet   The common question we get is, “When should I start scouting for whitetails?”  In the midwestern region, it’s common practice to wait weeks or even days before deer season opens, to start scouting and preparing. Whereas there is nothing wrong with this, this method isn’t setting you up for success. The easiest way to become skilled at something is to do it often, do it well, and practice. The best way to ensure you fill a tag every season is to learn the anim ..read more

  Nobody likes to be told they can’t go hunting, so don’t take no for an answer.     Photo | Hazy Mountain Media   The western application system can be confusing, frustrating, and takes place during the time of year {winter} when we aren't thinking about next fall's hunting. Making it more difficult to remember to put in for preference points and tags, or not giving ourselves enough time to prepare and plan for our desired hunt. We either miss out on putting in for the western draw, or we don't draw a tag at all. Either way, it’s not the end of the world. There is st ..read more

  Nature will never cease to amaze, and the lifecycle of an animal's antler is one of nature's miracles.    Photo | Rob Herrmann   Members of the Cervidae family; deer elk, moose, and caribou, shed their antlers every year. Understanding when and why will help you become a better shed hunter. Shed hunting is yet another way to get outdoors, improve your hunting skill set, and scout new lands. This shed hunting guide will give you all of the resources and knowledge you'll need to find success in your shed hunting endeavor.  Chapters 1. Antler Lifecycle 2. What Is She ..read more

  To a hunter, spring is all about the sound of a gobbling turkey, or a tom in full strut coming into your calls.    Photo | Tyler Hawley   Spring is here and hunters are brushing off the winter- lull and prepping for another season of hunting. The best way to start the season is to hunt the kings of the small game world. The Wild Turkey. A bird worth naming a whiskey after.   This will be your ultimate guide to spring turkey hunting. With these turkey hunting tips and tricks, & turkey hunting videos, we teach you everything you need to know about turkeys to ..read more

When it comes to the annual whitetail rut, you no longer have to leave it to chance, your best guess, or any of the outdated and inaccurate myths and urban legends that have been passed down. With tried and tested whitetail rut hunting tactics from Jeff Sturgis—an innovator in whitetail hunting strategies for over 35 years—and first-of-its-kind, localized rut tracking tools like RutCast, you now have scientific and historical data, expert insight, and real-time weather forecasting at your fingertips to track every phase of the whitetail rut as ..read more

  To hunt the hunter. Outsmarting the ever adaptable and elusive coyote is one of the most challenging hunts you can embark on.    Chapters   1. Behavior 2. Why Hunt? 3. Find Land 4. Calls 5. Gear 6. Tactics   Why You Should Hunt Coyotes After a long season of chasing turkey, whitetail, waterfowl, and upland birds, it’s assumed that it’s time to relax and cozy up waiting for cabin fever to set in. Not exactly! Winter is the time to hunt the predators. We spend most of the year managing game animals but need to remember that predators need management as ..read more

You are prepared, primed, and ready to hunt cold fronts all season long. You plan your schedule and time your days off around them. And then it happens—you get a bunch of hot weather days smack dab in the middle of your schedule.  You still want to get out in the woods. And you still can. Because there are ample opportunities to turn a bad, hot weather day into a great day to be in the deer woods.  Follow along for 6 ways to successfully hunt deer in hot weather. 1. Wat ..read more

Find Your Ideal Day—Fill Your Deer Tag It’s only natural for us hunters to pay more attention to the weather as deer season approaches. From the sudden cloud coverage on a crisp fall day, to the slight drizzle of snow you weren’t expecting, to the noisy wind shaking the trees, we are aware of every single change in the atmosphere.    To maximize your time in the deer woods and up your odds of a successful hunt, it’s crucial to accurately track and quickly respond to any one of a number of ..read more

  East of the Mississippi River, hunters dream of stalking the wild reaches of the American West. Under the backdrop of big sky and towering peaks, magnificent bull elk, mule deer, antelope, and moose roam. Marked by rough, uninhabited terrain, the lure of vast lands occupied by wild animals fuel hunters across the United States to pack up and head to the backcountry.     As a team of Western and Eastern hunters ourselves—from packing and planning to mapping, navigating, and glassing public land—we can help you tip the odds of a successful big game hunt in your favor. And thoug ..read more