Category: Hunting
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5 Tips for Hunting Day Trips With an Air Gun
Airguns are exploding in popularity around the country. From the gun’s precision to its relatively muted sound when fired, it’s the perfect alternative to a traditional rifle. The best part? You can use airguns as a hunting weapon. In fact, airguns are the ideal option for small game hunting because they are slightly less powerful…
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Incredible Photo! Wild Hog Jumping Barbed Wire Fence!
This wild hog certainly got some serious air time jumping a barbed wire fence south of San Antonio. I was set up in a ground blind trying to get some shots of wild turkeys when this hog came flying out of the brush and launched itself. Never seen anything quite like it.
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8 Necessities for Crossbow Hunters Going Backpack Hunting
If you’re a veteran crossbow hunter, you have probably had days out in the woods you didn’t want to end. With backpack hunting, they don’t have to. Here are a few must-haves for any crossbow hunter planning a backpack trip. 1. First-Aid Supplies “Safety first” is a phrase you’ve likely heard many times before. But…
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Your Comprehensive Guide to Recurve vs. Compound Crossbows
With so many crossbow options out there, it can be challenging to find the right bow for your needs. Check out this guide to learn more about the differences between recurve and compound crossbows to make a better choice! Basics of a Recurve Crossbow A recurve crossbow is the simplest style of crossbow. They have…
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How to Plan a Solo Hunting Trip
Group hunting trips can be a great bonding experience, but there’s no feeling that compares to the solitude of a solo hunting trip. It’s just you, the woods, and your instincts as a hunter. Going on a solo hunting trip does, however, require a bit of additional planning if you want to get the most…
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The 5 Best Tactics for Hunting Whitetail Deer
There’s something about whitetail deer that has hunters flocking to the woods every year. Perhaps it’s the thrill of being so close to such an elusive animal, or maybe it’s the natural beauty of the forest and wild life they inhabit. Whatever your reason, there are numerous tactics you can use to increase your chance…
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HUNTING REHBOCK (ROEBUCK) IN GERMANY
In late 1964, while stationed with the US Army in Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany, I decided to complete the requirements for getting a German hunting license. In my job as German American Coordinator for the Armerican troops in Schwaebisch Gmuend, I met many of the German city and county officials in the area. One of these…
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HUNTING FALLOW DEER (DAMHIRSCH) IN GERMANY
In previous articles about big game hunting in the United States, which were posted on the Texas Outdoors Network website, I discussed my successful hunts for Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram and Ewe and Rocky Mountain Goat. All of these hunts took place in Colorado. In this article I will discuss my successful hunt…
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The perfect hog hunting rifle!
Hunting wild hogs has become a mainstream sport in Texas due to the proliferation and destructive nature of this invasive species. Being a non-game animal, there are very few restrictions on how they may be hunted. They may be pursued year-round by almost any means necessary. So, what makes a good hog hunting rifle? The…
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HUNTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT NEAR BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
In earlier articles I discussed my hunts for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram and Ewe on Pikes Peak. I mentioned that it is normally difficult to get drawn for a Ram license. After my successful sheep hunts, I decided to try my luck in the drawing for a Rocky Mountain Goat license, which was even more…
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A PAIR FROM THE PEAK–HUNTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP ON PIKES PEAK COLORADO (Part 2)
In earlier articles posted to this website, I discussed hunting Bull Elk in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. In Part 1 of this article, I discussed my successful hunt for a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram. In this Part 2, I will cover my quest for a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ewe. Shortly after returning home from…
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Green LED light bar for hunting vehicle
It frequently amazes me that hunters often feel the need to light up the woods as if it were daylight. I am the complete opposite in that I want just enough light to safely drive from camp to hunting area with minimal disruption. When driving my F-150 I turn off all of the lights other…