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How-Tos

I wrote these How-To articles to provide solutions to the most common questions hunters have.

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Finding the Right Hunting Equipment

by John McAdams

Here’s another excellent guest post by Ryan Lisson from Zero To Hunt. We first heard from him last year when he gave some great advice … Read more

Categories Knowledge Base, How-Tos
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How to Get Started Grouse Hunting

by John McAdams

Top 5 Grouse Hunting Tips This article is another post by Ryan Lisson, the founder of Zero to Hunt (learn more about him here). Ryan grew up … Read more

Categories How-Tos, Knowledge Base
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Guest Post: Introduction to Zero To Hunt

by John McAdams

While I don’t typically feature many guest posts on The Big Game Hunting Blog, I’m making an exception today. I’d like to introduce you all … Read more

Categories How-Tos, Knowledge Base
Shooting Positions Every Hunter Should Master

8 Shooting Positions Every Hunter Should Master

by John McAdams

Learning these shooting positions will help ensure you can cleanly and ethically harvest game under a wide variety of circumstances. While many hunters do the … Read more

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How to Mount A Scope On A Rifle In 6 Easy Steps

How to Mount A Scope On A Rifle In 6 Easy Steps

by John McAdams

Interested in finding out how to mount a scope on a rifle? Keep reading for step by step instructions. I think we can agree that … Read more

Categories Knowledge Base, How-Tos
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Here’s How To Fly With A Gun Without Breaking The Law

by John McAdams

Ever wondered how to fly with a gun? Well, here’s a detailed guide on the finer points of legally flying with firearms on an airline. … Read more

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How To Film Your Hunt

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about how to film your hunt. With the proliferation of inexpensive and easy to use video equipment, it is becoming more … Read more

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How To Convert Caliber To MM (And Vice Versa)

How To Convert Caliber To MM (And Vice Versa)

by John McAdams

Ever wonder how to convert caliber to mm and vice versa? Caliber (or calibre in British English) is the approximate internal diameter of the barrel … Read more

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How To Shoot With Both Eyes Open

by John McAdams

Read on to find out how to shoot with both eyes open. There are plenty of benefits to shooting with both eyes open, especially when … Read more

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How To Zero The Back Up Iron Sights On An AR-15

by John McAdams

Interested in finding out how to zero the back up iron sights on an AR-15? Keep reading for some step by step instructions. Though many … Read more

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How To Prepare For Deer Season In January And February

by John McAdams

Check out this to find out how to prepare for deer season in January and February. Right now, deer season is over (or nearly over) … Read more

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How To Take A Good Trophy Photo

by John McAdams

Check out this article on how to take a good trophy photo. Congratulations! After investing a great deal of time, energy, and money, you finally … Read more

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How To Properly Adjust Your Hunting Expectations

How To Properly Adjust Your Hunting Expectations

by John McAdams

Check out this article on how to properly adjust your hunting expectations. In this age of social media and hunting television shows, many new hunters … Read more

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11 Best Hunting Ear Protection Options For Sportsmen (2024)

by John McAdams

Here are the best choices for hunting ear protection that hunters can use to safeguard their hearing. I think we can all agree that we’d … Read more

Categories How-Tos, Popular
Deer Hunting Tips

5 Essential Deer Hunting Tips

by John McAdams

Check out these essential deer hunting tips where I share some helpful hints for being successful this deer season. Deer season is here in some … Read more

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How to Clean a Bolt Action Rifle

by John McAdams

Follow these steps on how to clean a bolt action rifle in order to ensure it shoots accurately and functions reliably when you need it … Read more

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Here’s How to Sight In a Rifle With A Scope

by John McAdams

Interested in finding out how to sight in a rifle with a scope? Keep reading for some step by step instructions. Regardless of whether you’re … Read more

Categories How-Tos, Popular
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Turkey Hunting Lessons Learned

by John McAdams

As promised in my previous article about my first turkey, today I’m discussing some of my turkey hunting lessons learned. I had a great time … Read more

Categories How-Tos
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Turkey Hunting Shotgun Patterning

by John McAdams

As I mentioned in my previous article, I’m in the process of preparing for an upcoming turkey hunt during Memorial Day weekend. Since my Remington … Read more

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Turkey Hunting Basics

by John McAdams

Spring Turkey season is almost upon us and I’m starting to prepare for an upcoming turkey hunt Memorial Day weekend. I’ve never seriously hunted turkey … Read more

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