The rounds that drop deer fast without ruining meat
When you’re trying to drop a whitetail fast and bring home clean shoulders, it’s rarely the cartridge that wrecks…
The legal line Illinois deer hunters can’t cross with drones
Illinois deer hunters are entering a season where the line between fair chase and high tech is no longer…
If you hunt Illinois, read this before you even charge your drone batteries
Before you even think about packing a quadcopter next to your shotgun or bow, you need to understand how…
The right cartridge for 14 big-game animals (no guesswork)
When you’re picking a hunting cartridge, most arguments happen in the space between the counter and the checkout line….
“old” hunting rounds that still stack up against newer stuff
Walk into any gun shop and you’ll hear somebody talk like hunting cartridges have “aged out,” like anything older…
Hunting cartridges that perform better than their reputation
A cartridge’s reputation usually comes from two places: bad bullet choices and unrealistic expectations. If you ask a round…
Handgun calibers that are realistic for black bear defense
Black bears aren’t tanks, but they’re still bears—thick shoulders, heavy bone up front, and a whole lot of muscle…
Missouri locked in 2026–27 deer and turkey dates — the youth-week shift hunters should note
Missouri has locked in its 2026–27 deer and turkey seasons, giving you a rare long runway to plan tags,…
Drone recovery myths Illinois game wardens are tired of hearing
Illinois conservation officers are spending more time than ever explaining that your drone is not a magic loophole in…
Illinois hunters: the fastest way to ruin your season is a drone after dark
Across Illinois, you are hunting in one of the most heavily regulated outdoor arenas in the Midwest, and the…