To clean your pheasants quick and easy pull apart the skin and pull off the feathers. Next snip off the wings, feet, and head. Simply cut up the back with game shears opening it up for entrails removal. The bird is done.

The erect human form is a dead giveaway to an elk. Experienced elk hunters usually kneel down to break up their human outline and hide behind a bush to conceal themselves. Do some target practice from the kneeling position to become accustomed to this different position.

If you are hunting along coastal areas tidal marshes and wear thigh waders always choose a pair with thick walls and heavy cleated soles. These will stay in place without the aid of buckles or straps. The oozing mud in the marsh with the high tide quickly is not time to find out that it takes you over a minute to get yourself out of the boots.

Never dry fire your bow- it may cause permanent damage.

So you didn’t draw a turkey tag? You can still go hunting, and maybe even have more fun! Put on the camo, grab the calls and head out with the video camera or 35mm.

Practice shooting, both bow and gun, year round. It is true that practice makes perfect.

When you get up if its a crummy, rainy day don’t thing it is not a good day. Head for the fields, look for the birds in open places and try to put the sneak on them.

Don't just scout during the hunting season. Scout year round; get to know your deers habitat.