A rifle chambered for the .243 Winchester cartridge is an incredibly versatile firearm. It can be used effectively on everything from varmints to black bear. Of course, the .243 is also a popular choice among deer hunters. It can be used to take down deer from long ranges as well as in thick cover. ......[Read More]

Locating new hunting ground can be a challenging undertaking for novice as well as seasoned hunters. As available land for hunting becomes more limited due to restrictions, development and other factors, it is often quite challenging to locate quality hunting land.......[Read More]

Definition of full metal jacket (FMJ) or hardball bullet as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is a full metal jacket (FMJ) or hardball bullet, and what is it good for? Find out here.......[Read More]

Coon hunting is a popular sport engaged in by many Americans. It is something that an amateur or professional hunter can do, and may be done as a means of training to hunt larger game or as a fun and exciting activity in itself. A coon dog is any dog that has been trained to hunt raccoons. It is not......[Read More]

If you enjoy hunting then you know what a challenge it can be. The animal can be elusive and difficult to see. Once they see you and you see them they can be easily startled, making all the more difficult to get the perfect aim. There is a better way, a much easier way to hunt however. The use of a ......[Read More]

The Olympic Men's 25 Yard Small Bore Rifle, Disappearing Target Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.......[Read More]

Adams County in southwest Ohio is in Zone C, one of three statewide deer-hunting zones designated by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Here deer hunters may hunt with a licensed guide on private land, or on the county's public hunting area.......[Read More]

Wisconsin is a top destination for whitetail deer hunting. And with black bears as the only other big-game species to be hunted in the state, Wisconsin hunters devote a good deal of attention to whitetails. The state has a good mix of farmland and forests, which provide plenty of food and cover for ......[Read More]

Virginia deer hunters recognize that the rut, when bucks are looking to mate with does, is the time to hunt for a trophy. Early rut in Virginia is in October, and many hunters find the deer are extremely active during this time.......[Read More]

Definition of slide as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is a slide, and what is it good for? Find out here.......[Read More]

Make your own lamp if you can't find one that fits into your room's decor. A nautical theme, for example, would need a lamp that represents something about the ocean. Make a crab trap lamp with a found crab trap and a do-it-yourself lamp kit available at your local hardware store. A crab trap has a ......[Read More]

According to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website, the deer skull possesses some characteristics that are common to those of all mammals, and others that are specific to the habitat and lifestyle of the deer, which is an herbivore.......[Read More]

Trolling for fish in the Chesapeake Bay is done to catch a variety of fish. One of the more popular fish species for which anglers troll is striped bass or rock fish. Proper gear selection and rigging your lure is an important part of trolling in the Bay.......[Read More]

Duck-hunting season in the Mississippi Delta area normally begins in the fall and goes through the end of January. During this time, waterfowl hunters set out to hunt and harvest the maximum number of ducks allowed each day of the season. Knowing how and where to hunt is crucial, and the Department ......[Read More]

In January 2003, Smith & Wesson unveiled the Model 500 double-action revolver. This pistol fired the new .500 S&W Magnum cartridges, which made it, indisputably, "the most powerful handgun known to man." The S&W Model 500 is capable of bringing down just about any big game animal, which in North Ame......[Read More]

Turkey calls have been used for many years by hunters around the world. Early Indian artifacts unearthed in Tennessee indicate that the Indians used a wing-bone style yelper made from the bones of the turkey. According to CustomCalls.com, these calls were accurately dated to 6,500 B.C.......[Read More]

Product Review Summary - Mr. Tenderizer Meat Tenderizer. This meat tenderizing product is a good value for the hunter and home butcher.......[Read More]

Early October can be a great time to hunt whitetails, but it can also be very tough. Many bow hunters use this time as an opportunity to sneak in and tag a mature buck before the rut kicks in. It can be difficult to pattern the bucks during this time, so use these strategies to tip the odds into you......[Read More]

The core muscles are truly the body's center, where all the strength necessary to perform most physical activity begins, according to Families Online Magazine. These muscles, consisting of the lower back, glutes and abdominals, need to be strengthened just as much as the arms and legs. Balance board......[Read More]

Arizona has achieved renown as a hunting state given the diversity of its wildlife. Dove hunting has had an official season since 1929 when it first applied to the mourning dove. Since then, the season has grown to encompass other types of doves, such as the collared dove, which saw its first offici......[Read More]