Hunting 101
Guess who's coming to dinner (gut pile edition)?
December 19, 2011 by www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net
Ever wonder exactly who makes the gut pile you left in the woods disappear? We have, so we put a trail cam on one. This is what we found.
Early-season deer tips
September 27, 2011 by Tony Hansen
It is on. Archery deer season, that is. Many Midwestern states have already started; others kick in this weekend. Here are some tips for the early archery season.
Sporting clays keep your wingshooting skills sharp
June 22, 2011 by Dave Spratt
Shooting sporting clays throughout the off-season doesn’t only keep your shooting skills sharp for the fall. It also hones your trash-talking skills when you watch your buddies miss. Renowned competitive shooter Jim Siudara offers these tips for keeping sharp during the off season.
Processor's tips for field-dressing deer
October 1, 2010 by Dave Spratt
Kenny Glenn has butchered somewhere around 10,000 deer in his life, and he says hunters who field dress their deer properly can make the meat taste better and get more of it. Many hunters field dress deer the way they were taught by a dad or grandpa, and often those practices lead to spoiled or wasted meat.
Maximize your time at the shooting range
October 1, 2010 by Dave Spratt
It's fall, which means firearm deer seasons aren't too far off, and muzzleloader seasons won't be far behind. Over the coming weeks there will plenty of hunters tuning up at the rifle range, and knowing how to make the best of your range time will make you a better shooter.
Waders 101
October 1, 2010 by www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net
Waders are a key component of many water-intensive outdoor pursuits, and choosing the right ones is important. There are a wide range of materials and costs; if you're in the market you should know these things.
Duck hunting safety 101
October 1, 2010 by www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net
Studies have shown that most waterfowl hunting deaths are due to boating incidents, many of which were avoidable. Here's how to avoid them.
Treestands 101
October 1, 2010 by www.greatnorthernoutdoors.net
A large percentage of hunter deaths and accidents are caused by hunting from an elevated stand. Here are some before, during and after tips to make sure hunt well, then live to hunt again.
Put safety first if you're hunting from a tree stand
September 15, 2010 by Great Northern Outdoors
With bow hunting seasons opening across the Upper Midwest, many hunters have been honing their archery skills for weeks now, fine-tuning equipment and strengthening muscles specific to the hunt. No less important is to think ahead and to plan for a safe hunt. The Wisconsin DNR offers these useful tips for all bowhunters.
Sighting in your hunting rifle
September 1, 2010 by Great Northern Outdoors
Jeff Gunnis and Lee Patch of the Chelsea Rod & Gun Club in Michigan show how to sight in the scope on a hunting rifle in this Great Northern Outdoors 101 video.
Hansen on hunting: Shot routine
July 1, 2010 by Great Northern Outdoors
Outdoorsman and writer Tony Hansen explains how to develop a summer shooting routine to help keep you calm at the moment of truth, when a deer walks into shooting range, in this Great Northern Outdoors video.
Hunting 101: Bullet caliber
Caliber measures the diameter of a bullet -- the projectile that flies from the barrel of a gun when it is fired. How fast it flies and how hard it hits depends on how much gunpowder propels it.
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