Hunting

Simple to use and providing a faster sight picture than both traditional, magnified scopes and iron sights, the rise in popularity of red-dot scopes makes sense. Unfortunately, with the...

Rifle sights come in a variety of styles, and the most popular are what are termed "open sights" or "iron sights." These sights are the typical blade and notch variety that come stock on most...

Ammonia-based cleaners have been used for years in various concentrations to clean gun barrels. Naturally corrosive, ammonia is effective at removing both the metallic residue left by bullet...

If you want better accuracy out of your bow and you don't have time to practice every night or three times a week, then the best thing to do is to install some type of bow sight on your bow. The...

Elk hunting is a challenging and rewarding experience that requires proper preparation. Successful hunts include not only harvesting an elk but also proper handling of your animal and a safe trip...

You found a new property for hunting, but there aren't any suitable trees to place a stand. Maybe you're not comfortable with heights and don't want to climb a tree. Whether you build a blind or...

Using the right elk hunting outfitter can make your trip an unforgettable experience. Conversely, the wrong guide or outfitter could ruin your trip, put you in a dangerous situation, or even get...

Mounting and preserving your own deer antlers is easy and requires just a few basic tools. Doing the project yourself helps you experience more of the hunt and adds to the list of fond memories...

Purchasing a red dot scope can be the perfect remedy for a hunter who has trouble using his rifle's standard iron sights. A red dot site is used by aligning a small red dot, located inside the...

Correct scope installation is a critical component of accurate shooting. It is best to watch an expert do this before trying it yourself. It is critical to use quality scope bases and rings....

Trap throwers have a wide range of adjustments that allow you to change both the speed and elevation of the clay target. The direction the target flies can be altered simply by placing the target...

According to a United States Army manual on rifle marksmanship, sight alignment is the most important element of aiming a rifle. The way you line up the sights of your rifle in the visual plane...

A wooden long bow or recurve's draw weight can be increased by adding a backing to the bow. Backing produces an increase in draw weight and helps guard against breakage. A variety of types of...

Backing a finished bow to increase draw weight is possible if you are dealing with all wooden, long bows or flat bows. You will have to seek other solutions if you are shooting a compound bow or...

Blowguns generally are used for competition target practice or small game hunting for animals such as squirrels and monkeys. Blowguns can be homemade, or they can be purchased from a sporting...

The deer--whether a whitetail, Rocky Mountain mule deer or coastal blacktail--is arguably the most common target of big-game hunters in North America. The use of archery tackle for bow-hunting has...

Building a set of stairs is not nearly as difficult as one might imagine. Building stairs for a deer blind is even easier because you don't have to worry about codes, and they don't necessarily...

Building a better deer herd in your area takes some time and effort but can be very rewarding. Deer are browsers and like to eat natural foods much more than eating from a feeder. To help...

Deer hunters often want a trophy of their hunt when they have taken a nice buck. Having the head mounted by a taxidermist is often too expensive for most hunters. Taxidermists can mount only the...

Skull trophies or English mountings have been a popular type of taxidermy for many years. Skulls are a unique and attractive style mounting and are very popular among sportsmen. This type of...

Archery is a sport the entire family can enjoy. Choosing the right bow is the first step in ensuring a positive experience with the sport. There are four main factors that must be taken into...

Animals need salt and trace minerals for good health. When food is plentiful, animals do not need supplements. Sometimes, food becomes scarce and what is available is mineral-depleted. Salt blocks...

Deer hunting using airguns is highly restricted, and not allowed in most states. Where it is allowed, pellet guns designed for youth or paper targets are not used, Instead hunter use large bore...

Hog hunting can be very strenuous but very rewarding. Although hogs aren't the most elusive species, hunting them has proven to be more difficult than many think. It is important to learn how to...

This moose permit process is open to both Maine residents as well as non Maine residents. You are only allowed to submit one application per year, if you get caught submitting more then one you...

If you don't have any suitable trees in your yard or the neighbors complain when you hang a deer in the yard, you need to build a deer skinning rack that you can place in a shed or garage. With a...

Wild duck houses provide nesting habitats for several species of duck when natural cover is limited or unavailable. Some duck species prefer to nest in hollow tree cavities. The wild duck house is...

Raccoons are a wildlife pest that get into household garbage and destroy garden plants. Despite their amusing, bandit-like appearance, which some people might even consider cute, raccoons are also...

Leupold scopes are considered an industry standard for high-powered rifles. They can be custom-made for any type of shooting and have been used by U.S. Army snipers for many sighting and spotting...

The Colt Revolver Carbine is an antique weapon which is out of production. Many fine pieces are still in use today due to the excellent craftsmanship and the care lavished on them by their owners...

Whitetail hunting in Canada provides an opportunity to hunt some of the best whitetail in North America. If you are considering a trip to Canada to hunt whitetail deer, you can expect a trip that...

If you are like many people who have an affinity toward outdoor activities, then hunting may be something you are familiar with. Ibex hunting is an exhilarating pastime for those who are up for a...

Elk hunting is the most readily available big-game hunt for hunters in the continental United States. Your outfitter will provide a recommended packing list. Depending on lodging accommodations on...

Hunting seasons start in autumn in most of the United States. In the northern states, from Washington to Maine, this means you may be hunting in the snow. While a light dusting of snow is no...

A rifle sling is used more often as a carrying strap than for an aid to precision shooting. Whether scaling a steep cliff, or scampering through thick brush, there are many times when a rifleman...

The mating season for whitetail deer is known as the “rut” and this special time of year varies depending on your hunting location. The absolute best opportunity you have to take the buck of your...

A shotgun choke tube is a device used by hunters and skeet/trap shooters to control the spread of the shot fired from the gun. It is a small device that screws into the end of the barrel and makes...

A simple homemade bird trap allows homeowners to trap unwanted birds and release them into a more appropriate habitat. Game hunters may also use them to trap game birds like pheasants or grouses....

High carbon steel and stainless steel have their advantages and disadvantages in strength, sharpening ability, and maintenance. A decision should be made based on the knife's expected use, and the...

Carbon arrow shafts are made using a spiral fiber-wrapping around a piece of cross-weaved carbon. A carbon arrow shaft absorbs the vibrations from impact whereas an aluminum arrow can become bent...

Air rifles are guns that use pumped, compressed air to shoot small metal pellets at high speeds. These pellets are fired with enough force that they can kill small animals, like squirrels, rabbits...

Planting a food plot leads to many benefits for both humans and animals. You're contributing to the environment and, in turn, attracting more animals either for hunting or just for viewing....

If you take your deer hunting seriously, then you are always looking for tips or aids to help in making yourself unnoticed in the natural habitat of the game that you are pursuing. One way to...

Various models of the Smith & Wesson K, L & N frame are factory drilled and tapped to receive a scope base mount. Most models that were manufactured after 1992 are pre-drilled but if you...

You managed to bag that big buck you have been after and now you have it home. If you're like most hunters, you want to know how big it is. Anyone can calculate the score of your deer, but if you...

For most shooters, there are generally some problems that arise with commercially available targets. Paper targets are time consuming, requiring you to walk the gun range to check them for...

Sighting in your gun is essential for shooting accurately and consistently. Just about all guns and scopes vary in size, shape and length. Pay close attention when you are sighting in any gun....

Creating an antler mount is relatively easy and requires minimal tools. It's also an inexpensive way to preserve your deer antlers and the memory of a successful hunt.

One aspect common to much of big-game hunting in the western United States is the use of horses to get into a hunting area. With vast areas of the best hunting terrain completely inaccessible to...

Rocky Mountain elk are wide-ranging animals that roam a virtually boundless territory. Knowing where to look for these majestic animals is the key to a successful hunt. Learn from a 21yr Colorado...