When it comes to decoys, carving detail and realistic paint schemes are critical in putting incoming ducks and geese at ease, but incorporating a variety of natural and welcoming poses like feeders, sleepers and preeners will also help your decoy spread pass the eye test.
Whether they realize it or not, many hunters only spook deer when using a deer call. That’s a shame, because whitetail deer vocalizations are relatively limited. Compared to waterfowl and turkey calling, effectively reproducing key deer sounds is fairly simple—as long as you understand a few basics.
Thompson/Center Arms has identified a condition that may exist in Compass rifles. We have determined that there may be some instances, depending on the height and position of the rifle and other factors, where a chambered round may fire if the firearm is dropped with the safety in the fire position.
Forget about you front sight? With the Meprolight FT Bullseye, your pistol will not even have a front sight. The concept is innovative, the proof will have to be at the range and the groups you’ll produce. The Shooter’s Log will have a full review soon. Until then, here is the full release.
Tac Shield of North Carolina sent their heavy duty, six-to-nine-inch bipod for testing. It’s the latest addition to their already extensive bipod selection. I found this new model to be feature-rich and the quality competitive with bipods that cost more than twice as much.
Does anybody buy brand name anything anymore? I don’t know about you, but I haven’t bought an actual bottle of Heinz ketchup since I found out that the “great value” store brand is literally packaged in the same facility. The analgesics in my medicine cabinet read ibuprofen and acetaminophen rather than Advil or Tylenol. So, the question is, why not guns?
There’s an old axiom that says your skills don’t rise to the occasion, they default to the level of your training. The question begs to be asked; What is your level of training?
Practical ways to consistently call ducks are increasingly becoming lost in our modern teachings. As ducks in the wild never perform machine-gun feed chatter or ear-piercing hail calls, it stands to reason that our calling shouldn’t either. To consistently be successful in the field, hunters should first master the basics of calling, and then learn when to further expand their auditory offerings.
Having a stalker can be very scary and one of the most important factors is your personal protection plan. In extreme cases, I would recommend hiring a bodyguard. However, I realize many people are unable to do that, so you need to put in place other security measures. Here are some tips that will hopefully keep you safe, and give you a little peace of mind, if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Those who enjoy a hunting lifestyle are fortunate. Because hunting isn’t always easy—especially for the millions of Americans looking to get into the sport. Competition for hunting ground, a significant financial investment in gear, and time spent on hunter education, scouting and shooting practice are just a few of the barriers to hunting participation. Thankfully, some types of hunting (Doves) are simpler than others.