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Quail, as Seen by a Hunter

Quail are a popular game bird, for good reason. They can be hard to find, hard to hit, and mighty good to eat. All this adds up to a lot of fun and challenge for hunters, which is what hunting's all about.

Profile of Quail

Thursday May 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Daddy Was a Hunter

Now that my father has passed on and left this world, this article has even more meaning for me. This is all about how a father's influence can shape a life.

Daddy Was a Hunter

Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Review of 12 Gauge Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Plug

This trailer hitch receiver Hitch Plug looks like an oversized 12 gauge shotgun shell's brass base. Pretty nifty, and good-looking to boot. Looks mighty nice on my truck, and gets a lot of looks and comments.

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Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cottontail Rabbit, a Hunter's View

Many hunters take to the woods and fields each year in pursuit of cottontail rabbits. These interesting critters have been the first game for many a hunter, and some folks love hunting them so much they never quit, and they never hunt anything else.

Read up on Rabbit!

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Review: Whitetail Wisdom book, by Daniel E. Schmidt

Whitetail Wisdom calls itself "A Proven 12-step Guide to Scouting Less and Hunting More." It's an interesting way to present the info, and there's a lot of good stuff in this book. Will it help you scout less and hunt more? That depends on how much you scout now... but the potential is there.

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Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Deer Hunting Shot Placement

Too often, deer hunters forget to aim, or take marginal shots when they should instead go for a high-percentage shot. Experience is about the best teacher there is. Here are some things I've learned about shot placement over more than two decades of deer hunting.

Place Your Shots!

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Gun Stock Refinishing Tips

Ever wished you could refinish your rifle or shotgun stock, or maybe even a pair of wood handgun grips? Well, it's certainly possible. From stripping to pressing the stock with a clothes iron, from sanding to applying the finish, this will help walk you through the process.

Finish it up!

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Using a Rifle Sling

One thing about rifles and shotguns... they're all pretty awkward to tote. A sling can be a big help in carrying, controlling, and getting more accuracy out of your gun. Some folks call 'em straps, but it's all the same thing, and almost always worth using.

Learn About Slings

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Rifle & Shotgun Scopes

Most hunters these days need to choose one or more scopes for their hunting gear. I used a peep sight for the first two decades of my deer hunting, but later on I tried using scopes... and now I find it mighty hard to hunt with iron sights again.

Should you scope your rifle? Fixed-power or variable? How much is too much? Do you really need a huge adjustable objective lens? Check out the article to find out.

Scope it Out!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Review - Clear Shot Lens Shade

This simple little item could mean the difference between you cussing the sun's glare and bringing home a mess of venison!

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Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

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