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Hunting 101: Sighting In Your Rifle – What Does That Even Mean?

Hunting 101

‘Sighting in a rifle’ sounds like foreign language to many aspiring hunters. This blog walks you through the routine and explains the main tasks and terms.

“Taking a Hunter Out Is the Easy Part”: A Conversation with an Outfitter

Professional hunters, guides, and outfitters exist even in countries that are not usually associated with hunting tourism. Today we’re talking with David Kennedy, who guides hunters through the hills and dales of Ireland.

Hunting in Spain: What you need to know

Hunting Tips and Techniques / Europe

Discover everything you need to know about hunting in Spain—from iconic ibex and traditional monterías to travel tips, gun import rules, and cultural insights.

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Hunting 101: Your First Binoculars for Hunting

Hunting 101

What Binoculars Should I Choose as a First-Time Hunter? Short answer: 8×42 with fully multicoated lenses, water-and fogproof, rubber armored, in $100-$300 price range, from a trusted brand like Vortex, Nikon, Bushnell, or Celestron as well. Now let’s delve deeper into this choice.

Three Trophies, Four Shots, and a Lifetime of Memories: My Hunt of a Lifetime in Aotearoa

Hunting Stories / New Zealand

This is a story of a New Zealand hunt that Hans Wilhelm found and booked on BookYourHunt.com, told in his own words.

axis deer is some of the most popular exotic game animals

Hunting Exotic Animals: What you need to know

Hunting Tips and Techniques / Hunting 101

Don’t look down on hunting ‘exotics’ in the United States. If you choose your hunt wisely, it could be an amazing experience. Here’s how.

What Can I Hunt in Spring?

BookYourHunt / Hunting 101 / Hunting Tips and Techniques

Spring turkey and black bear are prime contenders for the time and wallets of American hunters, but there’s much more to hunting in spring!

Red deer and mouflon trophies from Hungary

Hunting in Hungary: What you need to know

Europe

Hungary’s hunting heritage dates back for centuries. The country’s success in producing world-class trophies isn’t accidental – it’s the result of decades of careful breeding programs, habitat management, and sustainable hunting practices.

The Most Authentic and Adventurous Hunting Experience: My Cape Buffalo Hunt in Zimbabwe

Hunting Stories

This is a story of a Cape buffalo and plains game hunt in Zimbabwe that Harri Rissanen found and booked on BookYourHunt.com, told in his own words.

Heads Up for 2025: Limited draw application dates, OTC tags availability, and other essential facts on the most popular Western states

News / Hunting Tips and Techniques / BookYourHunt

Planning a hunt in the American West? Here are the dates you don’t want to miss and other information on the most popular states.

Freedom, Opportunity, and more: Seasons Greetings from BookYourHunt.com

BookYourHunt / News

Celebrating the Great Outdoors, with their freedom and opportunities – and bringing some gifts as well.

Color Phases and Color Variants in Game Animals: What you need to know

Hunting is Conservation / Africa

Discover the fascinating world of color phase animals in North America and Africa, from black bears to golden wildebeest. Explore their origins, value, and conservation.