Duck blinds are pieces of hunting equipment that help to conceal the hunter and any companion they might take with them to hunt waterfowl, be it another hunter or a hunting dog. Duck blinds will keep you out of sight and camouflaged with your surroundings so that the waterfowl you are hunting do not......[Read More]

Texas offers hunters a plethora of squirrel-rich land.squirrel image by Kimberly Soper from Fotolia.comIf you are a hunter in the state of Texas with a taste for squirrel meat, there are several areas where you may hunt the furry critters legally. The Texas Department of Parks and.........[Read More]

Porcupines are dangerous animals if you get within striking distance of their tails. However, while dangerous, they are not fast. As a result, survivalists consider porcupines some of nature's best sources of protein because they are easy to hunt even with the most primitive of tools. Even people wh......[Read More]

Deer blinds are structures built by hunters in the forest. From these blinds, deer hunters can hunt without being detected by the deer which increases the chance of a successful hunt. These small buildings can vary in complexity and size, but all serve the same purpose. While deer blinds can sign......[Read More]

Practice dummies are great for practicing self-defense, kickboxing or karate, but they are expensive. The prices start at $179 and can go up, depending on the quality of the dummy. Making a padded, practice dummy out of PVC pipe is simple, and costs under $50. Anyone is capable of making a practice ......[Read More]

Food plots are a valuable tool for game and trophy management. They can be expensive if maintained year round, leaving the deer without essential minerals. Homemade deer mineral attractants provide an inexpensive alternative to the high-priced food plot and commercially processed minerals. Homemade ......[Read More]

Building a wooden deer stand is a great way to improve your hunting success and is a fun weekend project that can be completed by even a novice woodworker. A deer stand is useful for achieving a better view of the surrounding area and can help disguise a hunter's presence. You may be able to constru......[Read More]

Turkeys are busy feeding and flocking during the fall.wild turkey image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comTurkey hunting is a popular springtime activity during the mating season, but the fall hunting season is another opportunity to hunt the elusive wild turkey. The poults from the.........[Read More]

Hunting from a tree stand has become a common and highly successful method of hunting for archers and, where legal, gun hunters for deer. Commercial tree stands are widely available in a number of styles and designs. Do-it-yourself tree stands are often heavier and less portable because the home cra......[Read More]

When it comes to making your own scent blocker, red cedar is one of the best choices. Red cedar, also known as juniper, has a fresh woodsy scent and odor-fighting qualities. When it comes to stopping odor, you have to get to the source. Bacteria feed on the sweat we produce, and the waste the bacter......[Read More]

Colorado is in the heart of the United States' available elk hunting territory.elk image by Dennis Carrigan from Fotolia.comElk hunting is one of the most popular forms of big game hunting available in the United States, and Colorado is known for its enormous population of elk and for its.........[Read More]

Once upon a time, some fellows went deer hunting in Georgia. The weather? Ugly. The brush? Thicker than it had been in previous years. The outcome? Absolutely wonderful.......[Read More]

East Texas turkey populations are at near record levels and there is ample opportunity to hunt on both public and private land. Due to the efforts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the National Wild Turkey Federation there are currently 42 counties open to turkey hunting in East Texas.......[Read More]

Mourning doves, named for their mournful call, are "short-distance migratory" game birds that feed mostly on seeds. They live throughout the United States, and south central Washington state has a particularly high concentration. To control the population of mourning doves, the Washington Department......[Read More]

Deer feeders are tub or barrel-like devices that contain corn and other grains that supply food for deer. A flat door holds the food inside the tub until the door is opened either manually or by a timer. A timer is attached to the door and automatically opens it at set times to allow the food to dro......[Read More]

There's a reason why Colorado is considered the ideal hunting ground for those in pursuit of the mighty elk--sheer numbers. In 2009, the Colorado Department of Wildlife (CDW) estimated the Colorado elk herd was nearly 300,000 strong, the largest herd in the United States. The size of the herd and th......[Read More]

There are a wide variety of different style crab traps that can be used for catching even the largest crabs, like the Alaskan King crab, down to the largely sought-after blue crab, which frequents U.S. waterways from Lake Pontchartrain, near New New Orleans, all the way up to the Chesepeake Bay area......[Read More]

Trapping a bob cat with a live cage is more difficult than snaring one or catching one in a jaw trap. Bobcats are difficult to catch in any trap because they can not be simply baited. The reason this is the case is because bobcats rely on their sense of sight whereas most animals people trap rely on......[Read More]

Both prized for their antlers and meat, moose and elk are popular game for hunters. Moose are the largest of the deer family, with elk being the second-largest. However, they must often be tracked, for they are elusive and quick on their feet. Telling the difference between the two is an integral tr......[Read More]

An example of an American black bearblack bear image by isatori from Fotolia.comAmerican black bears (Ursus americanus) are a primarily nocturnal species, however, they do come out during the daytime on occasion in search of food. While they are smaller and less aggressive than grizzlies.........[Read More]