Many people talk about how hard they hunt. But is hunting hard the same as hunting smart? And does it get the same results? On this episode I dig into hunting hard vs. smart and how you can be more effective in the woods.
This article was sponsored by Nick Boker Hunting. Growing up, I remember watching TV shows where hunters were traveling the globe, hunting animals I had never even heard of before, all while experiencing the beauty…
Should you lease hunting land? What about paying to hunt? How do you find a place to hunt in areas that lack public land? On this episode I talk about a few alternatives to leasing land, as well as share some things to consider when evaluating your leasing options. And I discuss some things to help you evaluate pay to hunt opportunities as well.
Being able to take multiple types of game in the same hunt can make things more fun and increase your chances of success. In this episode I talk about the basics of mixed bag hunts. As always, be sure to check your local seasons and laws to see if and what game can be hunted concurrently and what the safety rules are. Also be sure to check your local firearms and ammunition regulations. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE. When you use my link or discount code to make a purchase, I earn a small commission, thanks for your support.
Is a 20-gauge or a 28-gauge powerful enough to hunt ducks or pheasants? Can you really hunt turkeys with a .410 bore? Are sub gauges able to do the job just as well as a 12-gauge? I examine the ballistics of waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey ammo across the most popular sub gauges to see how they really stack up. Yes, sub-gauges have less recoil and generally weigh less, but are they capable for the job using bismuth, steel, lead, or TSS hunting loads?