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Guides to rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, optics and archery, hunting know-how by species, and the official hunting regulations for every US state and Canadian province.
Guide · Hunting Guides
Ethical deer shot placement centers on the chest cavity, where the heart, lungs, and major arteries are located. The best supported guidance favors broadside and quartering away angles, waiting when the angle is poor, and treating recovery as part of the shot decision.
Guide · Hunting Guides
Wild turkey hunting starts with learning the bird, scouting before the season, setting up safely, practicing with your equipment and checking the current regulations for the exact state, province, zone and season you plan to hunt.
Guide · Shotguns
A shotgun choke is the constriction at the muzzle that controls how widely pellets spread. Choke choice depends mainly on distance, but actual patterns vary by gun, load, shot material and choke system, so use manufacturer guidance and pattern your shotgun.
Guide · Hunting Guides
White-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, are widespread North American cervids found through much of the United States and southern Canada. This guide covers whitetail deer facts for hunters, including range, size, antlers, diet, rut timing, behavior, population management and chronic wasting disease.
Guide · Firearm Safety and Storage
Bullets and shot can travel far beyond normal aiming or hunting distances. Treat maximum range as a danger zone, use a safe backstop, and always know what is beyond the target.
Guide · Ammunition and Calibers
Ballistic coefficient is a comparison number for how well a bullet overcomes air resistance and retains velocity. It helps predict drop and wind deflection, but it depends on the drag model, velocity range, test method and bullet shape.
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