Crossbow hunting is becoming more popular as increasing numbers of states are changing their regulations to make legal crossbow archery equipment. But which crossbow to choose can be a difficult decision. Here are some things to consider when you are shopping.......[Read More]

Ever missed a deer? If not, you probably haven't hunted much. This article describes some of the "best" and most common ways to miss that buck of a lifetime... or even a nice fat doe, or any other big game.......[Read More]

Wild boar have been hunted in Germany since ancient times. German hunters today have more of the wily tuskers than ever in their rifle sights. According to the Deutscher Jagdschutz Verband (German Hunting Association), 477,494 wild boars were shot during the 2007 and 2008 season, 36 percent above th......[Read More]

Clay pigeons are manufactured targets used for aerial target practice and competition by shotgunners around the world. Skeet and trap are the two most popular organized competitions in clay target shooting. The goal is to shoot the target as it flies overhead, breaking the clay pigeon into pieces. P......[Read More]

Deer horns are obtained through hunting and shed hunting. The deer sheds its horns each spring, and regrows a more mature set throughout the summer. The horns have numerous different applications, and are often used as decorative accessories around the home. Hunting and shed hunting are both regula......[Read More]

Definition of trigger pull as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is trigger pull, and why should you care about it? Find out here.......[Read More]

With a total elk population of 280,000, more than 22.7 million acres of public hunting land and a generous license system, do-it-yourself elk hunters can find plenty of public land hunting opportunities throughout Colorado. Public land hunting, however, can be difficult as many hunters will travel t......[Read More]

The state of New Jersey takes its hunting safety seriously. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife, offers a hunter education program at no cost to those wishing to obtain a hunting license. Study materials, field tests and exams are also provided. With ......[Read More]

Hunting black bears in New York state is the primary population management tool for the 6,000 to 7,000 that have now spread across the state, from the Adirondack Mountains into the central sections of New York. Despite the social need that hunting fulfills, only one bear can be harvested per hunter ......[Read More]

Profile of the quail as a game bird. While there are many species of quail, this covers the basics and serves as an introduction to this mighty, but small, bird. Quail have fascinated, stumped, and thrilled hunters for years, and it's not likely that it will stop doing so anytime soon.......[Read More]

Duck hunting often requires hunter to sit still and out of sight for long periods of time. It is oftentimes not enough to simply wear camouflage clothing, hunters need a duck blind. Duck blinds provide hunters with additional camouflage and covering materials. Blinds also help shield the hunters fro......[Read More]

Deer hunting is one of the most popular types of hunting in the United States. There are several variety of deer that are allowed to be hunted but by far the most common is the whitetail deer. Hunting deer can be a good challenge as well as providing tasty venison meat.......[Read More]

Hunters employ a variety of tools in order to catch the type of game they're after. Duck hunters typically use duck calls in order to lure the waterfowl into the target range. A duck call is composed of a reed, barrel and an insert -- otherwise known as a tone board. A tone board is the piece that t......[Read More]

An outline of the About Hunting & Shooting rifle & handgun ammo reloading online course. Some of the topics are currently covered (those that are live links), some aren't... yet. This is a work in progress, so bookmark this page and check back often for new info! I'll be expanding this as ......[Read More]

The Olympic Men's 25m Army Pistol Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.......[Read More]

All plumbing fixtures must have a trap on the outlet side of the fixture. The trap prevents sewer gasses, like methane and hydrogen sulphide, from entering the building. S-traps are no longer allowed to be installed on new construction. When remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, you may need to replace ......[Read More]

Neoprene waders keep you dry and protect your legs and chest from cold water. Water will enter your waders through every puncture and tear. Finding and repairing leaks before heading out for a day of fishing will save you the headache of soaked clothing or the dangers of hypothermia. Keeping repair ......[Read More]

IntroductionThe traditional bow, made out of a single piece of wood (with some variation), is called the "self bow." It is probably the type that is most often self made. In archery there are three basic bow types. The long bow (the self bow is a form of long bow) is the more primitive.........[Read More]

Best semi-automatic deer big game hunting rifles, by Russ Chastain. Includes history, descriptions, commentary, and links to the manufacturers' sites.......[Read More]

After the elk hunt, you may to know where your elk rests on size and scoring. Boone and Crocket, the historic American Hunting Club, is the standard for scoring most game animals in the United States. Scoring (measuring) an elk is done by counting the tines on the rack and measuring the distance bet......[Read More]