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Late Spring Coyote Hunting: Why May is Prime Time

I was adjusting my electronic caller behind a fallen oak when I spotted him—a big boar coyote picking his way through the creek bottom, nose to the ground. Late May, perfect morning, and this dog was doing exactly what I expected. Late spring coyote hunting gets overlooked by most hunters, but it’s some of the best action you’...

Public Land Access Crisis: What Every Hunter Must Know

Last month I drove forty minutes to my favorite public hunting spot only to find a brand new “No Hunting” sign where there used to be an access gate. Turns out the state sold a 200-acre parcel to a private developer without so much as a notice to hunters. That’s the reality of public land hunting access in 2026 – it’s dis...

The Gobbler That Taught Me Everything About Turkey Hunting

The slate call felt slick with sweat in my palm as I listened to that old tom hammer back from the ridge above me. It was day twelve of Wisconsin’s spring gobbler hunting season, and I’d been working this bird for four straight mornings. Every time I thought I had him figured out, he’d pull some new trick that left me...

Perfect Venison Backstrap Every Time – No More Shoe Leather

First time I cooked backstrap for my neighbor who’d never had venison, I overcooked it to well-done because I was scared of serving undercooked wild game. Ruined it. Tasted like boot leather and he never asked for deer meat again. These days I pull my venison backstrap at 130 degrees internal temp and let it rest — h...