Category: Pursuits
Here, we’ve organized the most in-depth practical resources for you, categorized by species. Explore expert techniques, seasonal guides, and equipment tailored to different species. Choose your target species and embark on your next successful hunting trip.
Gain a deeper understanding of every species you pursue. Our Species section covers not only practical experience in finding and hunting game such as deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl, but also includes species identification, habitat and behaviors, and field dressing and cooking techniques after the harvest. Start exploring now!
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Best Species and States to Start First-Time Youth Hunting
Taking a young kid on their first hunt sounds simple until you actually try to plan it. What do you go after? Where do you even start? There are so many species, seasons, and state rules to learn. If you want that first hunt to stick, it matters what you pick. The right species, in
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Youth Hunting Tips For Parents Who Don’t Hunt
You do not need hunting experience to introduce your child to this outdoor tradition. Reports show that a growing number of young hunters are entering the sport without a family background in hunting, which makes mentorship and guided programs more important than ever. This guide shows you how to find qualified mentors, navigate state regulations, make
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New to Deer Hunting? 7 Tips Every Beginner Should Know
The first deer hunting experience can be particularly challenging if you’ve never hunted before. Besides knowing specific deer hunting regulations, it is also necessary to learn things about gear, places, safety protocols, and effective tips that every hunter can follow. If you are new to deer hunting, these tips will help you stay focused on
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Taking Your Kid Hunting? Know These Youth Hunting Laws First
Look, getting your kid into hunting means wading through a bunch of regulations that change every time you cross a state line. What’s legal in Wisconsin won’t be the same in New York. Some states let 8-year-olds hunt deer with supervision. Others make you wait until you’re practically in high school. And that’s just the
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Parent’s Guide That Actually Works to Introduce Kids to Hunting
My neighbor took his seven-year-old son deer hunting last November. The kid was bored within forty minutes, started whining about his feet, and they had to pack up and leave before the sun was even fully up. What happened is that dad was frustrated, and the kid felt bad. That story is more common than
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2026 Spring Turkey Season By State: Dates, Changes, and Best Spots
*Spring Turkey Season Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Spring is coming, and so is the turkey season! Spring is one of the best time to hunt turkey. The 2026 spring turkey season dates vary by state, with most seasons opening between mid-March and mid-April. Below you will find a complete breakdown of turkey hunting season dates
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Ground Blind vs. Run-and-Gun for Turkey Hunting: Which Strategy Works Best?
Turkey season comes around, and suddenly everyone has an opinion: set up a blind or stay mobile; get in early or run them down mid-morning. The advice piles up fast, and if you are newer to turkey hunting, it can feel like every experienced hunter you talk to has a completely different gospel. Here is the honest answer: ground
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E-Scouting For Turkeys: How to Use Maps to Find Gobblers
We’re going to walk you through a simple four-step e-scouting workflow for finding gobblers on a map, how to read map layers the right way, how to adjust your approach by season, and a few mistakes that cost hunters birds every single spring. You don’t have to do the scouting the hard way by walking
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Smart Setup Guide: What to Pack In Your Turkey Vest
When turkey hunting, overpacking feels like full preparation, but it is not. Your turkey vest should be mission control that adapts to real hunting situations. It’s like a lightweight, scenario-driven system that helps you pack with purpose: what to carry, why it matters, and where to put it so you can react fast when a
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How to Use a Slate Call For Turkey Hunting Beginners
If you have ever picked up a slate call, scraped it a few times, and thought “this sounds nothing like a turkey,” you are not alone. Most beginners put it down after five minutes and assume they are doing something fundamentally wrong. The good news is that the slate call is actually one of the
