First-Time Guide to Buying Shotgun Shells
First-Time Guide to Buying Shotgun Shells Buying shotgun shells for the first time can be surprisingly confusing. Walk into a sporting-goods store and you’ll see boxes marked with 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 2¾-inch, 3-inch, shot size, payload weight, FPS, lead, steel, bismuth, and tungsten. If you’re new to shotguns, figuring out what all those numbers […]
How to Prepare Your Shotgun for Duck Season: Preseason Checklist
How to Prepare Your Shotgun for Duck Season: Preseason Checklist Opening morning has a habit of finding whatever you ignored in August. Maybe it is a choke tube that has not been removed since last season. Perhaps it is a semiautomatic action still holding old powder residue and field debris. It could be a damaged […]
Choke Tubes and Shotgun Patterning: How to Shoot Better
Choke Tubes and Shotgun Patterning: How to Shoot Better With duck season closed almost everywhere, it’s hard not to replay the unfilled limits, missed birds, and mistakes that led to them. Maybe you’ve already started pulling decoys and cleaning them up for next year, or swapped the shotgun for a fishing rod for the offseason. […]
Colorado Hunting Tags 2026: Application Strategy & Big-Game Opportunities
Colorado Hunting Tags 2026: Application Strategy & Big-Game Opportunities If you’re planning a Colorado big-game hunt in 2026, understanding Colorado hunting tags is only the first step. The bigger question is how to use the state’s Primary Draw, preference points, OTC opportunities, and Secondary Draw to put yourself in the best position to hunt. Colorado […]
The Best Broadheads for Bowhunting Elk
The Best Broadheads for Bowhunting Elk After more than thirty years of bowhunting elk across the West — and writing about those hunts for roughly half that time — I’ve answered my share of questions about elk gear. The one I hear most often is simple: what are the best broadheads for elk? It’s a […]
Hunting Regulations: What They Are and Why They Matter
Hunting Regulations: What They Are and Why They Matter You probably already know that hunting regulations shape how most hunts unfold. They determine when hunting is allowed, which species may be harvested, what licenses and equipment are required, and how wildlife is protected. But what are the rules of hunting, how are they established, and […]
Summer Shooting Practice to Stay Sharp for Hunting Season
Summer Shooting Practice to Stay Sharp for Hunting Season Everybody needs practice. There’s no such thing as too much, even on long, hot summer days. Summer is an excellent time for summer shooting practice, especially if you’re preparing for the upcoming hunting season. Long daylight hours provide more opportunities to spend time at the range, […]
8 Must-Try Shooting Range Drills to Boost Your Skills and Confidence
8 Must-Try Shooting Range Drills to Boost Your Skills and Confidence Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned shooter, consistent range practice is one of the best ways to build better fundamentals, improve accuracy, and become more confident with your firearm. The key is not simply putting more rounds downrange—it’s practicing with purpose and paying […]
Rifle Drills That’ll Make You a Better Hunter
Rifle Drills That’ll Make You a Better Hunter Hunting is never over. There is always a new season, a different species, and another skill worth improving. For rifle hunters, the offseason is an ideal time to build confidence and consistency before heading back into the field. The goal isn’t simply to shoot more rounds. Good […]
Draco Pistol Guide Complete: Features, Usages, and Expert Advice
Draco Pistol Guide: Features, Models, Uses & Buying Considerations in 2026 The Draco pistol is one of the better-known AK-pattern pistols in the U.S. market, combining the familiar 7.62x39mm cartridge with a compact semi-automatic platform. Built around the proven AK operating system, Draco variants appeal to buyers looking for a distinctive AK-style firearm that is […]