John McAdams

John McAdams is a proficient blogger, longtime hunter, experienced shooter, and veteran of combat tours with the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to his work for MultiBriefs, John started The Big Game Hunting Blog and Big Game Hunting Adventures in order to help others fulfill their hunting dreams. Be sure to subscribe to his show: the Big Game Hunting Podcast.

Articles by John McAdams

• An oldie but goodie for hunting: Remington Core-Lokt ammo

  Selecting the appropriate bullet for a particular hunt doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive…

  Wednesday, December 09, 2020

• How Nosler’s Trophy Grade ammo will help you hunt game this season

  As ethical hunters we owe it to our quarry to do everything in our power to quickly and cleanly kill…

  Tuesday, December 01, 2020

• A close look at Federal Premium’s Terminal Ascent ammo

  The big ammunition companies are continually refining their ammo and bullet offerings in search of better…

  Friday, November 13, 2020

• What to know about the best ammo for hunting thick-skinned, dangerous game

  Bullet selection is always an important consideration when preparing for a hunt. However, choosing the…

  Thursday, October 29, 2020

• A record hunting season could be on the horizon in Texas, other states

  2020 has been an extremely unique year in many respects. Among the other significant occurrences that…

  Thursday, October 15, 2020

• A look at 2 alternative cartridge options for the AR-15

  While the majority of rifles built on the AR-15 platform still use the ubiquitous .223 Remington and…

  Friday, October 02, 2020

• What would you use if you were a one-rifle hunter?

  As the old saying goes, you should beware the man with only one gun because he knows how to use it. A…

  Thursday, September 17, 2020

• What to know about protecting yourself in the outdoors

  While the vast majority of sportsmen will never need to protect themselves from a predator of any sort…

  Wednesday, September 02, 2020

• 3 classic books for outdoorsmen

  As Robert Ruark once wrote: "The old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the…

  Friday, August 21, 2020

• Optimism beckons for 2020-21 deer hunting season in Texas

  It’s always nice to get a little bit of good news, and that’s especially true with everything that’s…

  Thursday, August 06, 2020

• TPWD now accepting drawn hunt applications for 2020-21 season

  It's that time of year again: the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting applications…

  Monday, July 20, 2020

• 3 things to do before hunting with a muzzleloader

  Have you decided to hunt with a muzzleloader this fall/winter? There are number of advantages involved…

  Thursday, July 09, 2020

• A look at the most popular cartridges for deer hunting

  Whitetail deer are by far the most popular species of big game pursued by North American hunters. When…

  Wednesday, June 24, 2020

• How to prepare for hunting season during the summer

  While the current weather conditions make it feel like we’re about as far away from hunting season…

  Tuesday, June 09, 2020

• A brief history of modern .30 caliber rifle cartridges

  At least among American hunters, .30 caliber reigns supreme for all-around big game hunting in terms…

  Monday, April 27, 2020

• What to know about Texas’ turkey hunting season

  Spring is a special time of year for many reasons that differ from person to person. However, this time…

  Thursday, April 02, 2020

• Comments are open for proposed hunting, fishing changes in Texas

  The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission is considering a number of changes to hunting…

  Tuesday, March 17, 2020

• A look at some of the best new handloaded bullets to use on your next hunt

  In addition to all sorts of new firearms and loaded ammunition, hunters and shooters who handload also…

  Wednesday, March 11, 2020

• 3 of the most interesting firearms to debut at the 2020 SHOT Show

  The major outdoor brands typically unveil their new ammunition lines and even new cartridges (like the…

  Thursday, February 20, 2020

• The most intriguing ammo lines from the 2020 SHOT Show

  The 27 Nosler was far from the only new product unveiled at the 2020 SHOT Show. Indeed, just like in…

  Friday, February 07, 2020

• 27 Nosler cartridge debuts at 2020 SHOT Show

  While January and February are usually slow months for actually going hunting, this time of year can…

  Tuesday, January 28, 2020

• What are your hunting goals for 2020?

  Now that hunting season is (for the most part) in the rearview mirror, this is a good time to think about…

  Friday, January 10, 2020

• 3 great Christmas gifts for hunters

  With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and the turning of the calendar to December, people are now…

  Tuesday, December 10, 2019

• Hunting with modern sporting rifles

  Modern sporting rifles are very likely among both the most commonly used and most misunderstood firearms…

  Thursday, November 21, 2019

• The best ammo choices for deer season

  It's November now, and that means we're right in the middle of one of my favorite times of year in most…

  Monday, November 11, 2019

• Be mindful of these common violations as deer season begins

  The turning of the calendar from October to November means that the start of the general deer season…

  Tuesday, October 29, 2019

• Lessons learned from pronghorn hunting

  If you’ve never hunted pronghorn before, they’re a really fun animal to pursue. Those hunts certainly…

  Tuesday, October 15, 2019

• Texas’ fishing quirks on display with 2 recent news stories

  Texas is a very large state with a unique and colorful heritage. The gigantic state also offers hunters…

  Tuesday, October 01, 2019

• What you should know about Texas’ newest gun laws

  Sept. 1 was the effective date for most of the new pieces of legislation passed by the Texas Legislature…

  Wednesday, September 18, 2019

• Updates for the 2019-20 hunting season in Texas

  Though it still feels like summer in most of Texas, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and hunting…

  Tuesday, September 03, 2019

• Underrated gear to buy for your next hunt

  When most people think about hunting gear, certain items probably immediately jump to mind: a rifle,…

  Tuesday, August 20, 2019

• Interesting notes from recent TPWD law enforcement reports

  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department publishes some of its more interesting events compiled from TPWD…

  Tuesday, August 06, 2019

• TPWD’s drawn hunts offer a variety of opportunities for sportsmen

  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently began accepting applications through its Public…

  Tuesday, July 23, 2019

• Applications for TPWD’s ‘Big Time’ hunts are now open

  Hunters may now apply for the "Big Time Texas Hunts" that are sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife…

  Tuesday, July 09, 2019

• Interior Department announces proposal for hunting, fishing expansion

  Hunters and anglers received some good news earlier this month when Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt…

  Tuesday, June 25, 2019

• The final word on what the legislative session meant for outdoorsmen in Texas

  The 86th Session of the Texas Legislature is in the books. As previously discussed, there were two pieces…

  Tuesday, June 11, 2019

• What hunters in California need to know about the state’s lead ammo ban

  If you plan on hunting in California at any point in the foreseeable future, you should be aware that…

  Friday, May 31, 2019

• Texas game wardens have curious stories to tell

  While game wardens spend a bunch of time doing thankless work, every now and then they also have some…

  Monday, May 13, 2019

• Texas legislative update: Bill would create tax holiday for firearms, hunting supplies

  Though this is not an extremely busy session of the Texas Legislature in terms of legislation directly…

  Tuesday, April 30, 2019

• US outdoorsmen to contribute more than $1 billion to conservation in 2019

  Men and women who shoot, hunt, and fish will provide over $1 billion in conservation funding across the…

  Tuesday, April 16, 2019

• New bill looks to alleviate Texas’ feral hog problem, but will anything change?

  The Texas Legislature is back in session for the first time since 2017. Compared to the furor surrounding…

  Tuesday, April 02, 2019

• 3 interesting hunting ammo lines from 2019 SHOT Show

  The major outdoor brands traditionally unveil all sorts of new products at the SHOT Show each year. 2019…

  Tuesday, March 19, 2019

• Professor claims cure for CWD, but others aren’t sure

  The United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania (USP) turned a lot of heads in the hunting community during a press…

  Tuesday, March 05, 2019

• 3 new guns that hit the target at 2019 SHOT Show

  The brand-new .350 Legend cartridge from Winchester was far from the only cool new product released at…

  Wednesday, February 20, 2019

• Winchester unveils .350 Legend at 2019 SHOT Show

  The big outdoor companies quite often announce their new products at the major trade shows in January…

  Wednesday, February 06, 2019

• Want to hunt in the Western states next season? Apply for your tags soon

  Even though deer season remains open in some parts of the country, it’s not too early to start planning…

  Wednesday, January 23, 2019

• It’s not too late to hunt deer in Texas

  The general whitetail deer season ended on Jan. 6 in over 200 counties in Texas, but interested hunters…

  Wednesday, January 09, 2019

• 4 invasive species you can hunt

  People have been moving wildlife to new locations for various reasons over the course of virtually all…

  Tuesday, December 18, 2018

• The origins of store-bought wild game

  It’s December now and we’re right in the thick of hunting season. For that reason, a lot of people…

  Wednesday, December 05, 2018

• 3 gifts for hunters this Christmas that won’t disappoint

  With the holiday season now upon us, people are starting to think about buying Christmas presents for…

  Tuesday, November 27, 2018

• New ammo gives hunters unprecedented options

  It wasn’t that long ago when hunters really only had two ammo choices: Remington or Winchester. However,…

  Wednesday, November 07, 2018

• Another hunter gets in hot water over African safari photo

  Well, it happened again: another mini-scandal has erupted due to some photos an American took during…

  Wednesday, October 24, 2018

• The most common violations committed by Texan hunters

  Aside from a few bad apples, most hunters are honest and law-abiding citizens. That being said, game…

  Wednesday, October 10, 2018

• Hunters for the Hungry helps feed those in need

  While hunters go afield in pursuit of game for all sorts of different reasons each year, meat is always…

  Tuesday, September 25, 2018

• How to find a new, affordable place to hunt in Texas

  I think we can all agree that finding a quality place to hunt at a reasonable price in Texas can be a…

  Thursday, September 13, 2018

• Texas wildlife commission finally approves air guns for game hunting

  After months of meticulous consideration and debate, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently…

  Tuesday, August 28, 2018

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission nears a decision on air guns

  After initially approving air guns and air bows as a legal method of take for big game during a meeting…

  Wednesday, August 15, 2018

• Should you refrain from posting your hunt on social media?

  It’s the same story over and over again: a hunter posts a photo on social media of an animal that he…

  Tuesday, August 07, 2018

• TPWD now accepting drawn hunt applications for 2018-19 season

  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting applications to its drawn hunts program…

  Tuesday, July 17, 2018

• Guadalupe County, Texas, institutes bounty to address feral hog problem

  Faced with a growing list of problems caused by feral hogs, commissioners in Guadalupe County recently…

  Thursday, July 05, 2018

• Is there a market solution to the feral hog problem?

  Texans have been struggling with the feral hog problem in the state for years now, and it’s pretty…

  Tuesday, June 19, 2018

• Texas to test mule deer antler restrictions starting this fall

  The overall health of the mule deer population in the Texas Panhandle has been in decline for the past…

  Wednesday, June 06, 2018

• Hunting, fishing opportunities to expand at National Wildlife Refuges

  ​In another bit of good news for hunters and anglers, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke just announced…

  Thursday, May 24, 2018

• Texas reconsiders air guns for big-game hunting

  Though the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission originally approved air guns and air bows as a legal method…

  Friday, May 11, 2018

• Texas set to make public land acquisitions

  Public land open for hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation activities only makes up a tiny percentage…

  Thursday, April 26, 2018

• Can air guns ethically take down deer?

  ​The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission recently approved a rule change that classifies…

  Thursday, April 12, 2018

• Texas hunting changes: Air guns are in, longer deer season is out

  ​The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission approved a few changes to hunting and fishing…

  Friday, March 30, 2018

• Spring floods bring hunting opportunities

  ​Has your favorite hunting area flooded due to spring rains? Depending on how high the flood waters…

  Thursday, March 22, 2018

• Texas hunters, anglers invited to comment on regulation changes

  The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission is considering a number of significant changes…

  Thursday, March 15, 2018

• The most influential big bore hunting cartridges

  ​Few hunters will ever truly need a big bore cartridge, but when you need one, you really need one…

  Tuesday, March 06, 2018

• Notable poaching cases this hunting season

  ​While the vast majority of hunters obey the law, there are always a handful of people that do the…

  Wednesday, February 21, 2018

• How can hunters help slow the spread of ​chronic wasting disease?

  ​Chronic wasting disease has been in the news a lot so far in 2018 for all the wrong reasons. Unfortunately,…

  Thursday, February 08, 2018

• Texas looking at new antler restrictions for mule deer

  ​In an effort to improve the overall mule deer herd composition in the Texas Panhandle, Texas Parks…

  Tuesday, January 23, 2018

• Send-A-Vet helping wounded veterans

  There are a ton of groups out there that do great work for veterans, but there aren't many that organize…

  Thursday, January 11, 2018

• Texas eyes changes to deer hunting season

  ​Partly due to demand from the general hunting community, officials in Texas are looking at adjusting…

  Thursday, January 04, 2018

• How to keep your feet warm while hunting

  ​I love deer hunting in cold weather late in the season. While the hunting can be outstanding this…

  Thursday, December 14, 2017

• Set your taxidermist up for success with these trophy care tips

  Everything came together for you on the hunt of a lifetime, and you've got the buck of your dreams down…

  Thursday, December 07, 2017

• Should Texas allow hunters to use air rifles?

  ​When most people think of air rifles, they probably picture something along the lines of the BB guns…

  Tuesday, November 21, 2017

• 4 tips for great-tasting deer meat

  Even though deer meat may have a reputation for tasting "gamy" in some circles, it doesn't have to be…

  Tuesday, November 07, 2017

• Why ‘monster’ hogs keep appearing in the news

  While it's rare to shoot a wild hog heavier than 250-300 pounds, bigger hogs do occasionally turn up.…

  Thursday, November 02, 2017

• Hog-Gone it! There’s a new pig poison in Texas

  ​Even though efforts to authorize use of the controversial warfarin-based hog poison commercially known…

  Thursday, October 12, 2017

• How does Trump stack up on hunting issues?

  ​Shortly after President Donald Trump was elected in November 2016, we published an article trying…

  Wednesday, September 27, 2017

• Outdoors community steps up to help in Harvey aftermath

  ​Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who suffered a loss of any kind due to Hurricane Harvey.…

  Thursday, August 31, 2017

• 3 of the best ammo options for hog hunting

  ​In my last article, I discussed why I don't think it's necessary to use specialized hog hunting ammunition…

  Wednesday, August 09, 2017

• Is hog hunting ammo merely a gimmick?

  ​Over the past few years, gun and ammunition manufacturers have attempted to capitalize on the growing…

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

• Taking a step back from the Texas hog poison debate

  Now that the dust has started to settle from the monthslong fight over Kaput, it’s worth taking a step…

  Thursday, June 22, 2017

• Hog poison fight in Texas ends — for now

  Ever since Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller approved Kaput for use on hogs back in February,…

  Wednesday, June 07, 2017

• Hog poison bill may go belly up in Texas Senate

  ​​H.B. 3451 passed by a wide margin in the Texas House of Representatives a month ago, but we still…

  Wednesday, May 17, 2017

• Is Texas hog poison drama finally kaput?

  After a couple of stunning legal and legislative reversals threatened plans to permit poisoning hogs…

  Thursday, April 27, 2017

• Texas House votes to halt feral hog poison

  As predicted in a previous article, the battle has intensified over the use of Kaput, a warfarin-based…

  Tuesday, April 18, 2017

• Opponents of feral hog poison moving rapidly

  Though there haven't been any major new headlines in the news lately about the controversial hog poison…

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017

• District judge pulls pork poison plan in Texas

  Feral hogs in the state of Texas just got a reprieve from the new and controversial hog poison recently…

  Tuesday, March 14, 2017

• Has Texas gone hog-wild in its plan to use poison?

  ​In a highly controversial decision, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller just approved the use…

  Wednesday, March 01, 2017

• Lawmakers working to silence regulations on suppressors

  ​As predicted in November, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, combined…

  Thursday, February 16, 2017

• Army aims for biodegradable ammunition

  Will U.S. Army soldiers soon start using biodegradable training ammunition? According to a new solicitation…

  Friday, February 03, 2017

• Will a national concealed carry reciprocity law get passed in 2017?

  Will 2017 be the year a national concealed carry reciprocity law gets passed? With Republicans in control…

  Wednesday, January 18, 2017

• 4 New Year’s resolutions for hunting

  ​With 2016 now in the rearview mirror, this is a good time to look back on our hunting experiences…

  Wednesday, January 04, 2017

• 5 most dangerous animals in Texas

  ​Though Texas does not have extremely large and deadly predators like you'll find in Alaska or Africa,…

  Wednesday, December 07, 2016

• What policies does Trump have in store for hunters?

  Well, the 2016 elections are behind us, and Donald Trump is now our new president-elect. Regardless of…

  Monday, November 21, 2016

• 5 tips for introducing children to hunting

  ​​As discussed in my previous article, hunters are a small minority in the United States. We also…

  Tuesday, November 08, 2016

• The future of hunting is in our hands

  As hunters and conservationists, we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the hunting opportunities…

  Friday, October 21, 2016

• 4 best guns for hunting hogs

  ​In light of the large (and growing) hog problem in the United States, there are plenty of hog hunting…

  Friday, September 30, 2016

• Solving the hog problem in America: Part II

  As I read through responses to my previous article (Solving the hog problem in America), one of the most…

  Thursday, September 15, 2016

• Solving the hog problem in America

  Feral hogs are a significant (and growing) problem for land owners all over the United States. It's tough…

  Tuesday, August 30, 2016

• The 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. the .375 Ruger

  ​The ​9.3x62mm Mauser and the ​.375 Ruger are perhaps the two most popular standard-length cartridges…

  Tuesday, August 02, 2016

• The mighty (and unsung) .50-110 Winchester

  Today let's discuss a relatively unsung, yet still capable cartridge that just arrived too late to achieve…

  Thursday, July 14, 2016

• Testing which .22 Magnum ammo works best

  I recently got a new Henry Small Game Rifle chambered in .22 Magnum that I plan on using while small…

  Tuesday, June 28, 2016

• How to transport a firearm on an airline

  While the hassle involved with airline travel — particularly the security screening process — seems…

  Wednesday, June 15, 2016

• Canned shooting is not hunting

  ​Canned shooting is a controversial and commonly misunderstood topic that is often confused with tro​phy…

  Wednesday, June 01, 2016

• Can the .375 Ruger supplant the .375 H&H?

  ​The venerable .375 H&H Magnum has been the most popular dangerous game cartridge in the world for…

  Wednesday, May 18, 2016

• Giving public land back to the states is a really bad idea

  There is a battle currently raging over what the future will hold for our public lands. At this moment,…

  Friday, April 01, 2016

• Tips for hunting on public land

  ​I've done quite a bit of hunting on public land all over the United States over the years. While I've…

  Friday, March 11, 2016

• Slug or buckshot? Weighing the pros and cons of shotgun load

  For those who hunt big game with a shotgun, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages…

  Monday, February 29, 2016

• 5 ways you can prepare for next deer season

  ​While deer season is over for most of the United States, it's never too early to start preparing for…

  Thursday, February 11, 2016

• How to film your hunt

  With the proliferation of inexpensive and easy-to-use video equipment, it is becoming more and more common…

  Monday, February 01, 2016

• Listen up: The Hearing Protection Act just makes sense

  Introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) in October, H.R. 3799 — better known as the Hearing Protection…

  Thursday, January 14, 2016

• 5 great military surplus rifles for hunting

  Military surplus rifles have been popular among hunters for many years, especially in the United States.…

  Thursday, December 10, 2015

• A friend’s first deer

  ​Movement caught my eye from across the clearing. I whispered to David, "Go ahead and get ready." As…

  Monday, November 30, 2015

• Despite the rain, Texas deer season opens with a bang

  ​I just got back from a trip to Texas to visit my family. Fortunately, I was able to catch the opening…

  Tuesday, November 17, 2015

• Deer hunting in eastern Washington

  I've been waiting for deer season all year long, and last week I was ecstatic to finally be able to go…

  Thursday, October 22, 2015

• Choosing the right muzzleloader bullet

  When preparing to hunt with a muzzleloader, it is extremely important to choose the right bullet for…

  Monday, October 05, 2015

• 4 pieces of essential deer-hunting gear that won’t break the bank

  ​Having good equipment can sometimes make the difference between success and failure on a hunt. While…

  Monday, September 21, 2015

• 6 guns every hunter needs to own

  At their most basic level, guns are tools for hunters. Like tools in a tool box, some guns are better…

  Tuesday, September 08, 2015

• How to make the most of a guided hunt

  Hunting with an outfitter or guide can be a great way to have the hunt of a lifetime. However, paying…

  Wednesday, August 26, 2015

• How to avoid the next Cecil the Lion scandal

  ​The unfortunate story of Walter Palmer and Cecil the Lion has been all over the news during the last…

  Monday, August 10, 2015

• How to gain access to hunt private land

  One of the biggest obstacles to most hunters these days is finding a good place to hunt. Some people…

  Thursday, July 30, 2015

• Clearing up the confusion around rifle caliber

  Caliber is the approximate diameter of the inside of the barrel on a firearm or the diameter of a bullet,…

  Thursday, July 16, 2015

• .577-450 Martini-Henry: The right arm of the British Empire

  Adopted by the British Army in 1871, the .577-450 Martini-Henry was a modification of the .577 Snider…

  Tuesday, June 23, 2015

• 5 simple tools to find a place to hunt

  ​Finding a place to hunt can be really tough these days, especially if you aren't fortunate enough…

  Tuesday, June 09, 2015

• Increasing your odds of success during deer season

  ​In the United States, the majority of big-game hunters use centerfire rifles during the general deer…

  Wednesday, May 27, 2015

• A successful bear hunt in Washington

  I just got back from an awesome spring bear hunt on the Quinault Indian Reservation of western Washington.…

  Thursday, May 14, 2015

• Pros and cons of using the Taylor Knock-Out Factor

  Developed by the legendary ivory hunter/poacher John "Pondoro" Taylor in the mid-1900s, the Taylor Knock-Out…

  Tuesday, April 28, 2015

• The 7 best cartridges for hunting deer

  ​Deer are the most sought-after big game animal in North America, and many hunters take the sport seriously.…

  Tuesday, April 14, 2015

• The .32 Remington: An obsolete cartridge from a bygone era

  Introduced by Remington in 1906, the .32 Remington was marketed as an alternative to the .32 Winchester…

  Tuesday, March 31, 2015

• How to choose a gun for small-game hunting

  Most hunters have their first hunting experiences pursuing small game such as rabbits, squirrels or grouse.…

  Tuesday, March 17, 2015

• What exactly is trophy hunting?

  Trophy hunting is a misunderstood topic these days, even among hunters. The many misconceptions and myths…

  Tuesday, March 03, 2015

• How to zero backup iron sights on an AR-15

  ​Though many shooters these days use some sort of optic on their AR-15 as their primary sight, having…

  Tuesday, February 17, 2015

• The .30 Carbine: A light but useful cartridge

  Designed by Winchester for the military in the early 1940s, the .30 Carbine cartridge was designed to…

  Monday, February 09, 2015

• How to prepare for deer season in January and February

  Right now, deer season is over for virtually every hunter in the United States. Some of us were fortunate…

  Monday, January 26, 2015

• How to take a good trophy photo

  ​Congratulations! After investing a great deal of time, energy and money, you finally bagged the trophy…

  Thursday, January 08, 2015

• Tips for cold-weather muzzleloader hunting

  Hunting big game with a muzzleloader can be an extremely fulfilling experience. As a result, muzzleloader…

  Tuesday, December 09, 2014

• Don’t believe what you see on TV: Adjust your hunting expectations

  In this age of social media and hunting television shows, many new hunters have pretty unrealistic expectations…

  Monday, November 24, 2014

• How to protect your hearing while shooting

  ​A good sense of hearing is important during day-to-day living. However, your hearing is also vulnerable…

  Tuesday, November 04, 2014

• Washington’s I-594 represents a flawed attempt at gun control

  The upcoming election in November is shaping up to be an important one for gun owners in Washington state.…

  Monday, October 27, 2014

• 5 essential deer-hunting tips to help you fill your tags

  Deer season is here in some parts of the country and is just around the corner in other places. Here…

  Wednesday, October 15, 2014

• How to clean a bolt-action rifle

  A good rifle is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of equipment for many hunters all over…

  Tuesday, September 30, 2014

• The best shooting positions for hunting

  ​Unfortunately, many hunters do the vast majority of their shooting from a bench rest, which is not…

  Monday, September 22, 2014

• Pros and cons of the wadcutter bullet

  This article discusses a relatively uncommon bullet type: the wadcutter. Though the wadcutter is not…

  Wednesday, September 03, 2014

• How to properly sight in a rifle with a scope

  Although it's still summer, hunting season is just around the corner for some parts of the United States.…

  Monday, August 18, 2014

• The .35 Remington: An underrated brush cartridge

  When it was introduced by the Remington Arms Company in 1906, the .35 Remington had no true peer among…

  Monday, August 04, 2014

• African safari hunting: Blue wildbeest

  It has been quite a while since I've done an African animal profile. However, it's now the peak of the…

  Monday, July 21, 2014

• Stalking feral hogs: Lessons learned

  Over the years I have gotten a great deal of entertainment and satisfaction from hunting feral hogs.…

  Monday, July 07, 2014

• Lessons learned in turkey hunting

  As promised in my previous article about my first turkey hunt, today I'm discussing some of the lessons…

  Tuesday, June 24, 2014

• Experiencing a turkey hunt for the first time

  ​Prior to this year, I had never seriously been turkey hunting before. I grew up hunting in a part…

  Tuesday, June 10, 2014

• Adapting your hunt in windy conditions

  ​Sometimes conditions are just not in your favor during a hunt. You may have an ideal setup at a location…

  Friday, May 30, 2014

• The dangers of mixing up 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington rounds

  Even though many people treat the .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges as interchangeable rounds,…

  Monday, May 12, 2014

• Comparing different types of turkey calls

  Since spring turkey season overlaps with mating season for turkeys in most of the United States, imitating…

  Tuesday, April 29, 2014

• Cooking wild game to perfection

  Eating wild game is one of the most popular reasons that people give for hunting. However, many people…

  Tuesday, April 15, 2014

• Choosing the right bullets for predator hunting

  ​Predator hunting is one of the fastest-growing forms of hunting and is quickly becoming one of the…

  Thursday, March 27, 2014

• Top tips to avoid trail camera mistakes

  ​Over the past few years, trail cameras have become an extremely important tool for big game hunters…

  Wednesday, March 12, 2014

• Patience is often the key to a successful hunt

  As I grow older and more experienced as a hunter, one specific trait seems to become more important to…

  Monday, February 24, 2014

• The advantages of using a .45-70 cartridge

  While popular in certain circles, the .45-70 Government cartridge does not get a lot of attention these…

  Monday, February 10, 2014

• Introducing new hunters to the sport

  Training new hunters is an important task and one that all hunters should take seriously. Expanding our…

  Monday, January 27, 2014

• Hunting in poor conditions

  Most hunters are familiar with the ideal conditions for hunting big game (namely white-tailed deer) with…

  Thursday, January 09, 2014

• Controlling the predator population

  I've noticed the discussion of predators lately, especially wolves, is one of the most controversial…

  Friday, January 03, 2014

• The benefits of big game scoring

  I recently passed the test and became a Safari Club International official measurer. I mention this not…

  Tuesday, November 26, 2013

• Hunting on a budget

  ​These days it feels like everything is getting more and more expensive. This is especially true for…

  Friday, November 08, 2013

• My first deer: An unforgettable experience

  Just after first light that morning, my father tapped me on the knee and slowly motioned to our left.…

  Tuesday, October 22, 2013

• The next generation: Take a kid hunting

  Yes, it is often times inconvenient to take a kid hunting. They generally have a shorter attention span…

  Tuesday, October 08, 2013

• Why don’t more hunters use 9.3x62mm Mauser cartridges?

  ​Today I want to discuss a lesser known, yet potent and versatile hunting cartridge: the 9.3x62mm Mauser.…

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013