15 hunting rifles that don’t need upgrades to be solid
Most hunting rifles don’t fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the factory skimps on the stuff…
The underused deer cartridges that make a lot of sense right now
Deer hunters are creatures of habit. Somebody hands you a .30-06 or a .308, you shoot a couple bucks,…
The most aggressive times of year for coyotes in neighborhoods
Coyotes have adapted to neighborhoods so well that a lot of people forget they’re still wild predators, not skinny…
The best way to scare off a coyote without making it worse
Coyotes in farm country and suburbs are predictable in one way: if they learn that being near houses and…
Things hunters do that ruin a good property
A good hunting property doesn’t get ruined overnight. It goes downhill a little bit at a time—one extra truck…
The top reasons black bears end up getting too bold around people
Most black bears want nothing to do with people. Left alone with wild food and cover, they’ll slide through…
If a wolf pack is in the area, experts say look for this first
If you’re trying to figure out if wolves are really working a piece of country or you’re just seeing…
The snake-identification clue most people get wrong in the yard
Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means…
5 hog loads that keep working when angles get ugly
When people talk about “hog loads,” they usually picture a perfect broadside shot at a relaxed pig. Real life…
15 states with hunting access challenges driven by policy and land pressure
Every state has somebody who’ll swear it’s “underrated,” so let’s get this out of the way up front: you…