There are undoubtedly a number of hunters who wonder how white tails and muleys differ, and how that impacts deer hunting. There is indeed a difference when it comes to hunting them and techniques used for one species don’t necessarily work for the other. Appearance A mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a western species of …
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Accuracy is essential for any hunter. Being able to place a rifle round precisely where you intend is the hallmark of a conscientious hunter. Once your scope is mounted to a rifle, it will need to be matched to the rifle and to the shooter. This article will explain how windage and elevation works, what MOA …
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Finally purchasing a new scope can be exciting. Once you have made your purchase, the next step is to attach the scope to your rifle. Unless you want to use duct tape, you have to purchase rings and mounts that match your rifle and the scope. This article will explain the scope mounting process and remove …
This is the first instalment in a 3 part series of rifle scope 101 articles. Through this series we will cover everything there is to know about rifle scopes including understanding the importance of spending on a quality rifle scope and what each part is and used for, mounting a scope, mechanical zero, lapping, bore-sighting, windage, elevation, …
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When it comes to hunting, most people think about deer, elk, pheasant, etc., hunting. Not many think about another necessary hunting: predator hunting. One species stands out in my mind above all else in the U.S.- coyote hunting. Coyotes are a huge nuisance, and believe it or not, many people actively hunt them on a …
Known to be the second fastest land mammal in the world, the pronghorn of North America is a challenge to hunt, to say the least. The meat is good tasting, somewhat similar to both venison and goat. The more a hunter knows about it, the more likely they will be to be able to put …
Getting your bear isn’t the end of the process, since it is hoped that serious hunters don’t simply desire to kill something for the sake of killing it. As it happens, there isn’t a lot of a bear that isn’t usable in some way. Properly cared for and aged, the meat is tasty. Bear pelts …
There are some really great reasons to use a tree stand during a hunt, but not all stands are designed for the same situations. I am going to cover the basic types and their best placement and location. These devices are great because they give you a view from 15 to 30 feet off the …
Are you moose hunting for the first time or want to increase your chances of bagging one? The first step is to learn a little bit about the animal. For ultimate success, a hunter should gain an understanding about the animal they are hunting before they ever leave the comfort of home, regardless of the …
This day and age more people seem to be finding out that venison is more beneficial and fiscally responsible than eating beef. With the cost of beef on the rise, and the scandals of how some slaughterhouses operate, some may think that choosing venison is the obvious choice. I would have to agree. Are you …
