Beginners Articles

From predation to dumb-luck accidents in the wild, there's a whole list of factors that influence a deer's life span. We break down each to answer the question, how long do deer live?

What's the right conditions for spot and stalk? Find out, plus get nine quick tips. Here's a perfect introduction to spot and stalk hunting for beginners.

9 steps to help new hunters decide where to set-up a hunting blind or treestand. Too advanced for this beginner stuff? We have some resources for you too.

Get step-by-step instructions and watch the short video to learn how to remove a deer's backstraps.

Sometimes on a rifle range you will hear people say, “I’m out of bullets.” Are they really? Here are the four basic parts of a cartridge. Of which, one is a bullet.

Install an aftermarket pistol grip with these easy-to-follow instructions.

If you're not sure how to mount a scope, it's not difficult. But there are some basic points you must learn. Here are five.

While mule deer get their common name from those big mule-like ears, whitetails get theirs from the completely white underside of their overly-large tail. There are other differences too from facial distinctions to the gait of each animal.

Want to make smarter purchasing and setup decisions for your trail cameras? These tips can help.

A mature buck may lose 20 percent or more of its body weight during breeding season, so it needs to go into fall fat and sassy. Here's what deer eat to make that happen.

It takes several months of research and shopping at a variety of outlets to acquire the gear you need to start trapping. But one company offers a trapping kit that includes everything and makes it easy.

Don't go on a BLM hunt without being fully prepared.