White-tailed Deer Hunting

White-tailed Deer Hunting    
There is no greater big game success story than that of the widely popular white-tailed deer.  The combination of habitat management and improvement and quality deer management programs have resulted in spectacular whitetail deer hunting. 

Keep in mind it takes a whitetail deer buck about 4-7 years to produce what is co...


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Mule Deer Hunting

Mule Deer Hunting
Mule deer inhabit the rugged western landscape of western North America.  Hunting mule deer is possible in a variety of habitats ranging from arid break lands to high alpine forests on the spine of a mountain range.  Mule deer populations vary across the landscape and population trends are tied closely to drought and local habitat conditions so be sure and check your State agency website for up to date information on mule deer herds. 



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Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting
Rocky Mountain elk or wapiti exist throughout the southern, central and northern Rockies.  Most elk herds are migratory and spend the summers in high alpine habitats and move to lower elevations in the fall to winter ranges.  Most elk hunting occurs during the breeding season or rut via archery seasons and during the fall migratory periods.  Given the movement of the herds relative to current weather conditions, elk hunters can expect to find elk just about anywhere on the mountain. 

Early season scouting can greatl...


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Duck Hunting

Duck Hunting
Both resident and migratory bird populations are available to all duck hunters on an annual basis.  With favorable wetlands conditions in spring and summer breeding habitats and habitat conservation ongoing in winter flock areas most waterfowl populations that are available to duck hunters are in good shape.  

By far the most popular and sought after duck is the regal mallard.  Mallard flocks are strong.  This green-headed trophy is enjoyed by many duck hunters at...


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Goose Hunting

Successful goose hunting requires a dependable shotgun and some essential gear, namely a ground or decoy blind and a spread of goose decoys.  Another important goose hunting tool is an effective goose call.   We know how much everyone likes to hear you practice your goose calls, so buy yours early and start "honking"!


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Bird Hunting

Bird Hunting

Whether it is p

heasant hunting in the fields of South Dakota or quail hunting in the pine forests of Georgia, upland bird hunting is one of North Americas most popular autumn past times. 

The native forest grouse of the north woods such as ruffed, blue and spruce grouse offer plenty of deep woods action.  The warm pin...


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Turkey Hunting

The most important tool for turkey hunting is good quality camouflage and an effective turkey hunting call. 

Be sure to take the time to compare the different types and brands of turkey calls. It takes time practicing your turkey calling skills. Make sure you purchase your turkey calls early so that you have time to perfect your skills. Of course, some turkey hunters don't need a call. With enough practice and vocal skills, you can learn to imitate the different turkey calls without an artificial turkey call.


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Big Game Hunting

Big Game Hunting
The chance to hunt the majestic big game animals of North America should be a priority in every hunters lifetime.   Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Black and Grizzly Bear and Mountain Lion are all once in a lifetime hunts for many of us.  Thanks to sound wildlife management and habitat conservation activities hunting opportunity for all of these majestic big game animals still exist, and in some cases abound in North America. 

Big game hunters ne...


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Small Game Hunting

Small Game Hunting
How many of us hunters got our start hunting small game?  That's right, most of us!  Squirrels, cottontail rabbits, raccoon and fox are just some of the small game opportunities that area quite widespread on both public and private lands in North America. 

Small game hunting is another wonderful way to teach our youth how to become a hunter.  Some fishing lure manufacturers still pay for squirrel tails.  What an enticement for that youngster that yearns to spend time with the family in the woods and also earn a few cents while in the field.



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Hunting Dogs

Hunting Dogs
One of life's greatest joys, second to raising children, is raising a trusted hunting dog.  The time invested in feeding and training a fine hunting dog is rewarded to the hunter every autumn in the fields, marshes and forests. 

One of the most important items to consider is the breeder for the type of hunting dog that you select.  For family dogs consider the golden retriever or laborador retriever.  For finely tuned bird hunting machines it is hard to beat a German wirehair pointer.  I...


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