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Small game, big game, waterfowl, upland game. All game that flies through the skies, walks on the land, and lives some in both. And all of it on the wild side. We've got all the how-to savvy you need to increase your odds of success.

Top Hunting Tips

Improving Your Waterfowl Shot (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Being a good waterfowl shot is an acquired skill, not an inborn talent. Here are four tips that are sure to improve your shot.

Backyard Training for Retrievers (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Duck hunters frequently hunt from boats on large rivers and lakes. This is a great freelance strategy, but it can be tough on a retriever working out of the boat.

Fool Proof Directions (Video Included)

Wade's World Hunting: Ever been lost while hunting or hiking? Most sportsmen get turned around from time to time, but they will never be lost again if they carry a Bushnell Backtrack when they head afield.

Hiding Your Blind (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: One mistake a lot of duck hunters make when building their blind is that they don't provide enough overhead cover. Whether you are in a temporary or permanent situation you must be sure to...

Waterfowl Locker (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: A duck hunter's blind bag is like a portable locker. Everything goes into this one bag; and if you pack these items before the season begins you can ensure you won't forget anything.

Scouting For Whitetails While Squirrel Hunting (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Squirrel season usually comes before archery deer season in most states. During this time I like to ease into the woods with my rifle or shotgun, and watch for deer signs as I hunt for squirrel....

Staying Scent Free (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Smell is a deer’s most powerful sense, making it important to be ‘scent free’ in the woods.

Buck Grunt Call (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: A grunt call will quickly grab a buck’s attention, especially in the pre-rut season.

Ice Cream for Deer (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Look no farther than the ground to find out what draws deer to these two food groups.

Glassing for Deer (Video Included)

Wade Bourne: Use a binocular harness to hold optics in place, instead of blocking a shot.

Where's Wade?
Our resident "every man's outdoor man" is all over the compass dial. Here's our game plan for pinning Wade Bourne down long enough to get another round of "Wade's World" tips.