Insights & Stories for New and Adult Hunters

From Map to Mountain: How to Strategize Your Land and Create Safe Shooting Lanes. By now, hopefully you’ve done your digital scouting overhead, mapped your property lines, and reviewed the camera footage to find out where the animals are moving. Once you arrive at your “honey hole,” the real work begins. Hunting isn’t just about […]

You’ve geared up, scouted your spot, and finally, the animal you’ve been tracking appears. Your heart is racing—a phenomenon hunters call “buck fever.” This is the moment everything leads up to. But being a hunter comes with a heavy responsibility: the commitment to a quick, clean, and ethical harvest. Don’t forget to take a slow […]

The biggest mistake new hunters make? Walking into the woods on opening morning, picking a random tree, and hoping for the best. While luck plays a part, successful hunters aren’t lucky—they’re prepared. Finding where the animals are before the season starts is called scouting, and it’s the secret to a filled freezer. Most beginners think […]

You Have Your License—Now What? The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Gear. Congratulations! You’ve passed Hunter Safety, Range Day, and your license is sitting in your wallet. The transition from “student” to “hunter” is exhilarating, but if you walk into a big-box outdoor store right now, you’ll likely feel like you need a second mortgage just […]

Disclaimer – As an Amazon Associate (through Valcony Holdings, LLC), we earn from qualifying purchases. There is NOTHING like being able to mount your first ever turkey harvest, especially if it took 2 years to get it. I’ll remember that forever and I’m looking forward to the next. The Verdict: Heirloom Quality for Your Hard-Earned […]

Disclaimer – As an Amazon Associate (through Valcony Holdings, LLC), we earn from qualifying purchases. Unlike the previous full-enclosure blind, this is a minimalist, ultra-portable solution designed for high-mobility hunters or those that like to “still-hunt” but give you cover as you come and go. The Verdict: The Ultimate “Run-and-Gun” Stealth Solution If your hunting […]

This was one of the first tools we purchased as a newcomer to the hunting grounds. We started with the 2-3 person and it’s worked wonderfully. Disclaimer – As an Amazon Associate (through Valcony Holdings, LLC), we earn from qualifying purchases. The Verdict: A High-Visibility Game Changer for Every Season The TIDEWE 270° Ground Blind […]

First, each state may be a bit different, so we recommend checking the latest details, processes, rules and regulations for your hunting state. Second, getting your hunting license in Kentucky is a rite of passage, but the process has a few specific steps—especially when it comes to the safety requirements. If you were born on […]

Have you ever wanted to learn how to go hunting? Better Late Than Never: We’ve always wanted to hunt, and we’ve been around it many times in our life however……we’ve never been the one on point and all that comes with it. However, now that we’ve started and have a great group of friends to […]