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Small Game

How to Hunt Rabbits in 2026

By Quinn Badder on February 16, 2026

For many (including myself), rabbit hunting is a formative introduction to hunting. The experience usually forms a lifelong appreciation and development of the sport. The opportunities are plentiful; you can work with both rifles and shotguns, and many states offer year-round hunting. 
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Coyote

Coyote vs Wolf: How to Tell Them Apart When Hunting

By Kyle Wilson on February 12, 2026

Predator hunting is often a big topic of discussion among hunters and nonhunters alike. Should it be done, and if so, how often and by what method?
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Coyote

How to Find the Best Coyote Movement Times for Hunts

By John Gay on February 9, 2026

Coyotes can be challenging to hunt, but they offer an opportunity to sharpen your hunting skills in between other game seasons. Understanding coyote movement times can be the difference between a successful hunt and going home empty-handed. 
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Small Game

How to Trap Rabbits

By Nate Huizenga on February 5, 2026

Setting rabbit traps along field edges and runs can be a great way to fill your winter and spend some time outdoors. It's relatively easy and interactive, and it can open the door to the world of trapping for young hunters.
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Coyote

How to Find Coyotes for Better Predator Hunts

By Teri Williams on February 4, 2026

Adaptive and cunning, coyotes can be a challenging species to hunt. Because of their highly developed senses of smell and hearing, you're going to need to put in some serious work to get close to these predators.
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Hunting Tips

Shed Hunting 101: How (and Why) to Find Sheds

By Teri Williams on January 29, 2026

The early spring pastime of choice for hunters across the country, shed hunting gives thousands of whitetail hunters a new excuse to get outdoors. For many, springtime exercising and experiencing the whitetail woods open new insights into the whitetail life cycle and familiarize hunters with cold-weather deer habitats.
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Small Game

How to Use Live Animal Traps

By Teri Williams on January 26, 2026

If you're interested in trapping, live animal traps may be the best way to get started. You can set these manageable traps along easily identifiable travel routes and water access points, and you can be selective about the species you take (though make sure to check the traps regularly). 
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Small Game

How to Hunt Rabbits in the Snow

By Cody Barhorst on January 22, 2026

The chill of winter can create challenges for hunters, but colder months can also bring opportunities to pursue rabbits. Not only is winter rabbit hunting possible, but it can also be advantageous to hunt rabbits in the snow.
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Small Game

How to Start Trapping: 11 Tips for Beginners

By Quinn Badder on January 21, 2026

Running traplines is one of the best ways to build outdoor skills, deepen your understanding of animal behavior, and stay busy during the long, bitterly cold winter months. Getting started with the right insights can help you find success faster, and we're here to help.
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Hunting Tips

How to Find Deer Sheds: The Ultimate Guide

By Teri Williams on January 15, 2026

Members of the Cervidae family (deer, elk, moose, and caribou) shed their antlers every year. Understanding when and why will help you become a better shed hunter, and we've put a guide together to help.
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Small Game

How to Hunt Rabbits on Public Land

By Cody Barhorst on January 5, 2026

When most people think of hunting, especially hunting on public land, the first thing that comes to mind is whitetail deer. However, hunters can also take advantage of small game public land options such as squirrels, pheasants, grouse, doves, raccoons, and rabbits—a particularly fun activity to share with family and friends.
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Hunting Tips

The Year-Round Hunter: How to Succeed at January Deer Hunting

By Teri Williams on December 30, 2025

Just because the primary fall hunting window has wrapped up doesn't mean you must hang up your bow or lock away your rifle. In many states, including the northern part of the country, the extended season offers a unique and exciting late-season opportunity for deer hunters.