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Eight Questions about Mountain Goat hunting

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Mountain goat hunting is described as the most underrated hunting experience in North America. Where, when and how to hunt mountain goats, and how much does it cost?

a lee enfield rifle on the wall in a hunting lodge

Hunting 101: Seven Tips to Make You a Better Rifle Shot Without Firing a Single Round

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Unfortunately, not all hunters are able to practice shooting as much as they would like to. Ammunition is expensive, and range time might not be easy to organize. While nothing replaces actual practice, here are seven ways to improve your rifle shooting skills without firing a single round, and without taking too much time from your daily plans.

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 4: Waterfowl Hunting

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This entry is in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

In addition to big-game hunting, South Africa offers amazing waterfowling opportunities

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 3: Over Pointing Dogs

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This entry is in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

There is nothing as satisfying as watching a well-trained retrieving, pointing, and flushing or scent dog at work.

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 2: Driven Bird Hunts

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This entry is in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

Driven bird hunts are usually associated with Europe and Great Britain, but South Africa has a long tradition of this sport as well. To this day, being invited to a farmer’s traditional guineafowl shoot is quite an honor. During these hunts camaraderie and long lasting friendships are made. The shoot is more about the experience than the kill and lots of banter and laughter was the order of the day.

2022 Heads Up: Draw Applications, OTC Tags and Preference Points for Most Popular Western States

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Here are a few dates and facts for the states most popular with non-resident hunters that you don’t want to miss.

Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel. Part 1: Pigeon and Dove Shooting

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This entry is in the series Wingshooting in South Africa: An Unexposed Jewel

South Africa is the modern-day sportsman bird-shooting destination of choice. The country is truly blessed with exceptional wild game bird populations. You just cannot beat the challenge of a bird hunter looking for the opportunity to shoot wild sporting birds in their natural habitat.

Elk Hunting in Arizona: What you need to know

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states, and whether you’re looking for a DIY hunt, or considering a guided hunt, now is the time to start researching the state and the units you want to apply for. This is especially true if you want to secure the help of an outfitter in preparing your application. Even if you’re ready to invest in a tribal land hunt, you should probably contact the relevant nation well before the tags go on sale. Have a look at our selection of elk hunts in Arizona and act quick!

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 4

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This entry is in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

Part 4 of the “1001 Questions” series deals with questions about health, medicine and insurance policies, money and payments, as well as various odds and ends related to camp and lodge life.

Where did they all go? How hunting pressure affects the movement of deer and elk

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Do the deer and elk know it when the hunting seasons begin? You bet! Studies show they can even tell the difference between bow and rifle seasons. What can science tell us about game animals’ behavior under pressure?

1001 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Hunt in Africa: Part 3

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This entry is in the series 1001 Questions about Hunting in Africa

By Peter Ruddle This is the third post in our “1001 Questions”. Part 1 covered general questions of safari booking,

Elk Hunting Tips from Guides and Outfitters

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Success of a guided hunt depends on the hunter as much as on the guide: you must, at the very least, bring the right stuff, get your shot right, but above all adopt the proper attitude. We surveyed our outfitters and here are the tips to do just that