The Deer Hunter’s guide to June

I have been back in Iowa for the past week and I am surprised by the number of things to do related to deer hunting. Though this can be a period of longing for the whitetail hunter who is wishing it was October, there are a number of ways to stay busy and improve as […]

Mistakes and Solutions while Training a Hunting Dog around Guns

Finding time to properly train your hunting dog around guns can be tough. If you live in a city you can’t shoot a shotgun off in your backyard every morning without getting a few complaints. As a result, gun training is easy to rush and neglect. That’s what happened to me. Here are the mistakes […]

Hidden Resources: Educating Yourself for Next Hunting Season

I was thinking back on what I have learned about hunting, and I came to the realization that a few years ago I wasn’t taking advantage of most of the resources I find most valuable today. If you feel like you are having a hard time finding more information online for hunting here are a […]

Turkey Season

Turkey season is great. The weather is nice, and new birds and sounds come back to Iowa. Compared to whitetail hunting, in which you freeze your hands and toes while sitting uncomfortably in a tree stand, turkey hunting is a walk in the park. Except when you can’t find turkeys, which was the case for […]

Unguided: How to Hunt Free Range Tahr in New Zealand (Part 2 of 2)

About a month ago I discussed how to limit down your options on where to hunt tahr in New Zealand. In this blog I wanted to explain different strategies I have used to hunt tahr.

How to Get Permission for Private Land Pt. 2

What to Say Most farmers are eager to help out hunters. Some landowners may not want shotgun hunters on the property for reasons of safety and noise, so if you are a bowhunter, be sure to let them know. If you eat what you kill or other farmers in the area have already given you […]

Matching Your Broadheads To Your Hunting Style

I believe that the best strategy is to match your broadhead to what and where you are hunting. Here are the strengths and weaknesses I have noticed with different broadheads and where I would use them to hunt.