Duck hunting has so many angles, that it has both the safe and easy degrees as well as the other ones, and by and large it is the most fascinating sport of all with the shotgun. Shooting over decoys, “pass” shooting, “jumping” ducks, “tolling” ducks, and shooting from a battery, make up the principal ways […]
Duck Calling, The Art of Calling Ducks
Duck Calling Many and diversified are the opinions of duck shooters as to the merits of a duck call, regardless of how it is made or who blows it. Some insist that at best it is a detriment, while you find others who think a good bag is impossible without a call in the blind. A friend […]
Wild Ducks..Waterfowl Facts
Wild ducks are marvelously swift and true fliers. Tlie canvasback has been called the swiftest flier of the duck family, but the redhead, bluebill, green and blue-wing teal are nearly as swift. While the mallard is comparatively slow in flight, they describe many beautiful curves and gyrations in alighting. In spring-time, when the bottom lands are […]
The New England Ruffed Grouse Hunting
There is no game bird that flies anywhere on this continent to be compared with the ruffed grouse—particularly the ruffed grouse of late fall or early winter. Of course, the ruffed grouse is a noble bird, no matter where you find him. But he suits the New England country well and that country suits him. He […]
The Mallard..A Truly Splendid Hunting Bird
The Mallard…If a vote were to be taken among duck hunters as to which is the most popular wild duck in this country, I have no hesitation in saying the mallard would poll the most votes. The mallard is truly a splendid bird and one reason why he is so much admired is that it takes more skill to circumvent […]
A True Sports Man In Wild Hunting
Wild hunting is a most enjoyable but also challenging too. Many have tried but I have never found a satisfactory explanation. Whether it is a relic of Barbarian ancestors to want to kill something, or of atavistic tendency of getting food, or the desire to circumvent the wary, or possibly to exercise an acquired skill […]
Bob Whites..The Quail’s Habitat
The bob whites are distinctly birds of the farm and are fond of grain fields, and any farm where grain is raised may be made a game preserve. The birds thrive in civilization and will nest very near a house provided it does not contain enemies. A covey or two may be induced to nest in […]
The Prairie Chicken, or Pinnated Grouse
The prairie chicken or pinnated grouse is one of America’s most splendid game birds. There are still some prairie chickens to be found in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and some of the other Middle Western States, but the best shooting is now to be had in Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas, and the Northwest. The dividing up of […]
Turkey Hunting Tips & Techniques
Turkey hunting is one of the most exciting types of hunting. There’s nothing compared to perfecting your call baiting skills and bagging that big Tom gobbler. We are very fortunate to have an abundance of turkey hunting tips that right here in Mississippi. Turkey Hunting Tips & Techniques If you have done your homework, you […]
Turkey Scouting Tips
In order to be a successful turkey hunter, you must first be a turkey scouting. Setting up in the right location is crucial to the success of the turkey hunter. Knowing the area the turkey’s travel will assist you in knowing where to set up. Strutting zones, watering and feeding spots are the turkey comfort […]