Whether you’re hiking the backcountry, hunting elk, or just spending time in bear country, one question that often comes up is: Can a 9mm handgun stop a bear? It’s a

Spring turkey season is a hunter’s playground, but those wary longbeards aren’t going to stroll into your lap without a smart plan. Ambushing a gobbler requires a combination of patience,

Spring scouting is the foundation of a successful hunting season, but wet terrain can throw even seasoned hunters off their game. Rain-soaked ground, thick underbrush, and the unpredictability of spring

Spring brings fresh growth, longer days, and one of the most exhilarating challenges in the woods—bowhunting. Whether you’re pursuing gobblers, wild hogs, or even spring black bears, this season demands

South Dakota offers a diverse array of hunting opportunities, attracting enthusiasts nationwide. From vast prairies to dense woodlands, the state’s varied landscapes provide habitats for numerous game species. This guide

For deer hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, understanding the differences between blacktail and whitetail deer is essential. While they share some similarities, these two species have distinct traits, habitats, and behaviors

Spring backcountry hunting is an adventure that offers solitude, stunning landscapes, and the opportunity to pursue game in its most natural habitat. Whether you’re chasing elk, bear, turkey, or other

Hunting turkeys in dense cover presents a unique challenge. Unlike open fields where you can spot a gobbler strutting from hundreds of yards away, thick woods, brush, and overgrown terrain

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the fresh bounty of the hunt, whether it’s venison from a successful fall season or a wild turkey taken during spring gobbler hunts.

As turkey season winds down, the game changes. The gobblers that remain are educated, pressured, and often silent. Late-season turkey hunting is a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to