Time to get serious about archery practice
My kids have started their archery program in 4-H again, and for the sixth year in a row, it reminded me I need to get my own bow out and start practicing again. But this [...]
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There’s not much to hunt, but there’s plenty to do
There’s only one hunting season open right now. If you want to hunt, you’ll have to be content with light goose hunting. Either that or predator hunting, but the furs are [...]
If you’re going to hunt in the cold, practice in the cold, too
I’ve said many times that if you’re going to be hunting in the cold, you should practice in the cold. The more you can mimic the conditions you might hunt in, the better [...]
Don’t be afraid to practice shooting in the cold
There’s a lot to be said for a roaring fire, a batch of fresh cookies and a warm cup of hot chocolate on a blisteringly cold day. But there’s also a lot to be said for [...]
Archery can get expensive
I told you earlier this week that I finally broke down and bought a new 3-D archery target. I also wound up having to buy some new arrows. Those were a couple of expenses I [...]
Poor care leads to the need for a new 3-D archery target
I have an old 3-D archery target I’ve been poking holes in for years. For the first few years of its life, it lived in a shed out behind my garage. When I moved to a new [...]
I might be getting better at trap shooting … slowly
Last week, I stepped up to the 20-yard line at the trap club and had a heck of a streak going. I moved through three stations before I dropped my first shot. Granted, on that [...]
License applications are done, now to practice
Every year, I remind hunters to get their hunting license applications in on time. And every year, even though I’ve spent so much time telling others to apply, I forget to [...]
Practice for hunting by taking wildlife photos
Other than spring bear, the next big game season is about five months away. Between now and then, you’d be well-served to get outside and do plenty of practicing. [...]
Get out for shooting practice whenever you can
The spring bear and turkey seasons are coming soon, so take every opportunity to get outside and practice with the bow or pattern your shotgun now. And while you’re at it, [...]