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How To Hunt Turkeys Without Decoys & Be Even More Successful

  • January 23, 2023

If you watch TV or YouTube it would be easy to think you must have decoys to hunt turkeys. The truth is, in many situations, decoys are a liability for turkey hunters. There are reasons…

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How To Hunt Deer On Small Properties | Win With Limited Acres

  • January 13, 2023

Much of the deer hunting strategy and advice out there is geared toward properties that are 50+ acres. And that is great, but smaller properties require a more nuanced approach, especially when you get down…

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How To Hunt Turkeys On Small Properties | Winning With Limited Acres

  • December 20, 2022

Everyone wants to hunt turkeys on endless thousands of acres of unpressured land, but the reality is often far from that. Some people only have access to small properties, sometimes just a few acres. Can…

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How To Fit A Shotgun To You – Length of Pull, Comb Height, & Cast

  • November 12, 2022

Does your shotgun fit you? How do you fit a shotgun to your body? The answer to these two questions can determine whether or not you will be able to shoot well or be plagued…

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How To Start Hunting As An Adult Without Help – Easy 15 Step Guide

  • April 20, 2022

Learning to hunt solo as an adult is a big challenge, but you can do it and have a blast too! I started hunting from a standing start at about age 30 and learned from…

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Why Is Shotgun Shot Copper Plated? What About Zinc Or Nickel?

  • April 8, 2022

I remember asking the questions: Why is lead shot copper plated? Why is steel shot plated? And more recently why is bismuth and tungsten shot being plated? After years of wondering, I decided I wanted…

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Do Semi-Auto Shotguns Have Less Recoil REALLY?

  • April 5, 2022

Can the action of a shotgun actually do something to reduce the recoil? This is a common question asked by all kinds of shotgun users from new hunters to seasoned pros. I have searched the…

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