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How to Beat Buck Fever in Deer Hunting
If you’ve ever been hunting, you’ve likely heard the term “buck fever.” It refers to the overwhelming rush of adrenaline and excitement when a deer steps into view, causing your hands to shake, your heart to race, and your mind
Top Non-Resident Elk Hunting States
As a dedicated elk hunter from Michigan, where the elk population has been stable at 1300-1500 since the early 2000s, securing a tag can be a daunting task. I still put in for a Michigan Elk tag every year, but with the odds of pulling a tag being so
Top Non-Resident Whitetail Deer Hunting States
As deer season approaches, many hunters are considering non-resident whitetail deer hunting options in different states to fill their tags. Many states around the US offer unique opportunities, tag structures, and hunting environments, creating unique
How to Score a Whitetail Buck with The CRUSH
You’ve just harvested a hard-earned typical whitetail buck and after caping it out and field dressing it for the meat, one of the final steps to your hunt is finding out the score of your trophy. There are a few tried and true methods, and
Learn How to Hunt: It’s Easier Than You Think
Hunting can feel like an intimidating activity to get started with, but it’s more accessible than you might think. With the right knowledge, equipment, and resources, anyone can learn how to hunt confidently. This guide covers the essentials for
Small Game Hunting: A Savage Staple
Small game season is officially here! Each season many hunters hit the fields and the woods in pursuit of small game for food, fun, and bonding time with family and friends. Small game hunting is a staple of American hunting culture, and many passionate
Tips for Hunting in a Tree Stand
The tree stand is synonymous with deer hunting in the US, and it’s not hard to see why. Hunting in a tree stand has roots going back generations, with modern tree stands first coming around in the late 1940s and hunters perching up in homemade
How to Talk to Non-Hunters About the Benefits of Hunting
For many, hunting is a way of life. Whether in spring, fall, or winter, you’ll find hunters heading out to the field each season full of excitement and anticipation for the memories and adventures that await. However, the number of American
Safe Ways to Carry A Firearm in the Field While Hunting
Hunting is a cherished tradition for many, providing an opportunity to connect with nature, fill your tags, test your skills, and enjoy the thrill of the chase. However, the excitement of the hunt must be balanced with a strict adherence to safety
Best Turkey Load for Savage Renegauge
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? 1. What shotgun shell should I use for my shotgun? Should I buy #4’s or #5’s or even #6’s? What brand should I buy? So many things to consider and how do I know if I am making the right
Advantages of Coyote Hunting with A Suppressor
Coyote hunting has become increasingly popular among outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, and conservationists as a means to control the growing population of these adaptable predators. As the interest in responsible and ethical hunting practices rises, the use
A Guide to Turkey Hunting with a Red Dot
Turkey hunting is a thrilling outdoor pursuit that demands precision, stealth, and adaptability. Among the many tools in a hunter's arsenal, the red dot optic has gained popularity for its advantages in quick target acquisition and improved accuracy. In
Spring Turkey Tips and Recipes from the CRUSH
We are just a few weeks away from the first turkey season in Iowa and hunters are already thinking about and preparing for the season. There are so many spring turkey tips and tricks that you could learn something new every day, but here are a few
Essential Turkey Hunting Gear Guide
Turkey hunting is an exhilarating and challenging pursuit that requires a combination of skill, patience, and the right gear. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a novice gearing up for your first turkey season, having the right equipment can make all the
Mastering Turkey Calls: Tips and Techniques for Success
Turkey hunting is not just a sport; it's an art that requires skill, patience, and a deep understanding of turkey behavior. Among the many tools in a hunter's arsenal, mastering turkey calls is a crucial skill that can significantly enhance your chances of
How to Avoid Ticks: A Hunter’s Guide to Tick Prevention
When you’re out in the wild, enjoying the thrill of the hunt, the last thing you want to think about is ticks. These tiny arachnids can be more than just a nuisance; they can carry diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To
Scouting for Turkeys: How to Find the Perfect Turkey Spot
Turkey hunting is fun and challenging, but the first step to tracking down an elusive tom is learning the art of scouting for turkeys. Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or just starting, scouting is the secret ingredient to a successful turkey hunt.
The Importance of Turkey Chokes for Ethical Turkey Hunting
Turkeys are one tough bird, and they can be difficult to hunt, let alone kill without the right equipment. That’s why having the proper choke in your shotgun is essential to turkey hunting success. Let’s explore why turkey chokes are so
Stealth in Sagebrush: Hunting Pronghorn with a Suppressor
Hunting pronghorn is a popular pastime for many hunters. Many see it as the gateway to the west and other big game animals. The challenge of stalking these swift and keen-eyed creatures across the vast expanses of the American West is a thrilling, and
Big Game Hunting with Suppressors
Many articles have been written on the technological advances in the hunting and shooting sports over the past decades. New calibers, new composite materials, etc. I plan to talk about many of these advances over the course of a few blogs,
Packing Tips for Lightweight Hunting | Every Ounce Counts
The evolution of hunting and the products that help hunters in their success has drastically improved over the last 10 years. Historically hunting products, tools, and equipment were either created or innovated to provide accuracy and improve on the
Waterfowl Hunting Hacks | Game Changing Tips
Waterfowl hunting is not easy. And it can be a cold and wet experience. But gosh, we love it! The love for hunting ducks and geese tends to sink into your bones. There are so many factors to success, which makes it both frustratingly challenging and
Tips for Deer Hunting from Buckmasters
There is nothing like waking up on a cold fall morning, gearing up and hitting the woods for the first hunt of the season! How successful you are can only be measured by what your expectations are for that hunt. Harvesting your target buck can mean being
Things to Consider When Choosing an Outfitter
Hunting with an outfitter can be the trip of a lifetime but for those unfamiliar with the process it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. If you’re thinking about investing in an outfitter’s services, especially for the first time, there
Deer Hunting Hacks | Game Changing Tips
Deer seasons are still several weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing for a successful season! Deer season is often the highlight of a hunter’s fall or winter months and an event to look forward to. So why not spend the
Solids: Why Stone Glacier Doesn't Use Camo
If you’re new to Stone Glacier, you may be flipping through our website wondering where the camo section is. We’ll save you some time: you won’t find it. We realize this is uncommon in the hunting space, but Stone Glacier has always
An Introduction to Pronghorn Hunting
Want to give Western hunting a try? While you may have stars in your eyes for elk, mule deer, and moose, the best big-game animal for first-time Western hunters is the pronghorn. A uniquely American species, the pronghorn is plentiful on public land and
Turkey Hunting Tips: Back to Basics
After a long, cold winter there is nothing more anticipated than Spring. For those of us who call ourselves outdoorsmen/women that means one thing, turkey hunting! Your season opener will be here before you know it so let’s save some time and
Patterning Your Turkey Gun for Turkey Season
With the rising cost of ammunition paired with our very busy schedules, patterning your turkey gun may be one of the last things on your pre-season checklist. With everything else we do before we hit the turkey woods this spring, nothing can make or
The Perfect Thermal Setup for Night Hunting
Dwayne Jones figured his setup for night hunting was pretty well dialed for a recent coyote excursion he went on in central Indiana. Warm clothes for the long night of sitting? Check. A thermos full of hot coffee? Yep. A good caller to bring in any coyote
Tips for Cleaning Wild Game Every Hunter Should Know
You’ve put a lot of time and work into prepping for your hunt, and it paid off with a successful kill. What a shame it would be if you didn’t get the most out of your wild game meat because of poor field care or faulty tools. Cleaning wild game is a
Night Hunting is Heating Up with Thermal Optics
Ask any coyote hunter with more than a decade of experience about night hunting and how difficult it was to hunt coyotes at night long ago and you're sure to hear tales of woe and lament. "It used to be we would only hunt at night if there was snow on
Turkey Hunting Hacks | Game Changing Tips
Turkey season might be several weeks away, but it will be here before we know it! Before a hunting season starts, any prudent hunter will take some time to prepare for the upcoming season…and it’s never too early to start preparing.
Trappers, Can You Still Sell Your Fur?
Trappers and Predator hunters wonder what to do with the beautiful coats from coyotes, bobcats, and other critters. Even with the down fur market, there are still options to sell fur. Though the fur market isn’t what it once was, there are still buyers
Hornady CX Bullet + Impulse | Testing New Elk Hunting Gear
Hunting big game this year? Whether you’re new to big game or a seasoned hunter it’s important to know the new gear in the market that can aid in bringing your big game animal home to your freezer. Seth Swerczek, Hornady’s Marketing
Women's Hunting Apparel is Better than Ever
Today's female hunters don't have to rely on hand-me-down men's clothing or cheap gear with pink accents. Women's hunting apparel has evolved and gets better every season. I began hunting with my dad when I was very young. I remember traipsing through the
How to Dress for Deer Hunting on a Budget
You don't need the most expensive gear made to shoot a whitetail, but it's important to pay for quality where it counts. This guide will lay out what to look for and how to dress for deer hunting on a budget. It's easy to covet your hunting
How to Prepare for Deer Season: Cameras, Stands and Blinds
Gearing up for your 2022 hunting season? Pre-season preparation is an important part making sure you’re set up for success. A lot goes into it. Dusting off your gear, making sure all the right pieces and parts are still in proper function, and
5 Tips on Navigating Preference Points and Tag Draws
I won’t sit here and pretend I’m an expert at applying for hard to draw tags. Most of the hunting I do is in over the counter (OTC) units or locations that have super high draw odds with minimal preference points. However, I have been
How to Pattern Your Turkey Gun 101
Spring turkey season means epic turkey camps, renewal of the soul after a long winter, the formation of new friendships, and unforgettable days chasing gobbles. However, there’s a dark cloud that looms over the greatest days of spring turkey season:
There's a Pattern Here | Patterning a Turkey Gun
Patterning a turkey gun is every bit as important as patterning a deer rifle. Chokes, turkey loads and shotguns continue to get better, producing tighter patterns every year. As much as you might like having a tight-patterning turkey gun, don’t forget
Mike Stroff's Bear Hunting Tips
If you've ever been bear hunting, then you know how fun, wild and thrilling it can be. Like any hunt, a bear hunt is full of its own demands and challenges. Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Mike Stroff has had the
Pigeon Hunting Primer - Improve your skills
Three hunters wait motionless in their layout blinds as they stare down two dozen circling birds. After lingering just out of range, the birds commit, backpedaling down into the spread. Then the silence shatters as the hunters emerge, shotguns popping and
Mike Stroff's Antelope Hunting Tips
Antelope hunting can be one of the most thrilling hunting experiences in North America, but it requires a lot of planning. Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Mike Stroff has expert tips to help you prepare. Do Your
Mike Stroff's Hog Hunting Tips
If you're in an area overrun by wild hogs, hunting them is often the only way to manage their population. If you're new to hog hunting or wanting to step up your game, Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Mike Stroff has the
Mike Stroff's Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips
There are three critical components to successful late season whitetail deer hunting -- know the food, play the wind, and strategic calling. Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and the "The One", Mike Stroff has expert tips to help you master
Mike Stroff's Elk Hunting Tips
If you're new to the world of elk hunting, chances are you're busy scouring the internet and watching videos about rifles, calling, land access, and elk behavior. Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Mike Stroff has two expert
Scouting for Deer in Midsummer Techniques
For any serious hunter, deer season is not just a few short weeks in the fall. It's a year long process. Scouting for deer in midsummer is an important tactic in order to learn and observe the local deer long before the weather cools off and it's time
How To Prepare a Child for their First Hunt
For many people, hunting isn't just a hobby -- it's a way of life. And one of the most satisfying aspects to hunting is involving your whole family, especially children! Exposing your kids to the process of hunting and involving them in every step is a
Predator Hunting Gear: Turn Predator into Prey
There are nearly endless options for predator hunting gear with countless feature sets to meet any budget. Savage ambassador and hunting guide, Kyle Kuechel of Yuma, AZ shared his favorite pieces of critical gear, what to look for and why. Rifle
Predator Hunting Tactics: An Advanced Beginner’s Guide
Like any hunt, predator hunting begins long before you reach a stand. Coyotes are tough animals with a strong will to live, which makes them adaptable to almost any environment in North America. Hunting them requires preparation and a willingness to
Roosted Aint Roasted - Best Way to Start Your Turkey Hunt
After 20 years of turkey hunting, I can assure you the old adage of “roosted aint roasted” is still alive and well... but it's the best way to start your turkey hunt. If you want to transform from a casual turkey hunter into a consistent
Mike Stroff's Turkey Hunting Tips
When it comes to turkey hunting tips, we turn to Savage ambassador Mike Stroff for expert advice on how to bag a big gobbler every spring. Host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Stroff has seen it all and shared two turkey hunting tips that every
Food Plots and Deer Tactics with Primos Hunting
If you're new to deer hunting or getting started with food plots, there is no one better to ask than our friends at Primos Hunting. Will Primos and Brad Farris always have the expert tips on how to hunt food plots and how to change up your deer tactics
Clay Belding's Predator Set Ups
Predator Set upsConsistently calling coyotes isn’t easy. Coyotes have incredible senses, and they rely on those senses to keep them alive. Knowing how to maximize each stand to your advantage is critical to success.Coyote guru and Savage Brand
