When spring arrives, my level of excitement increases because I know turkey season is just around the corner. I do a lot of turkey hunting with both a shotgun and bow throughout the spring, and I’ve come up with a few tips that you might have overlooked in the past. A few of these suggestions are archery specific, but others work just as well for firearm hunters, too.
1. Layer Under Your Sleeping Bag In colder temperatures, utilizing several layers of clothing is the best way to trap heat and stay warm. The same is true inside your tent, since the ground beneath you will absorb the heat you create. While a thick mat roll beneath your sleeping bag can help to negate some of this, using a blanket or two as extra layers in between you and the ground can help keep you even warmer on those really...
There are several animals in Massachusetts that are nongame, endangered, threatened, and protected from hunting. While most are types of animals that are not usually considered game, it is good to know what they are, so you can actively avoid harming them. Many of the animals listed on the state fish and wildlife sites as endangered or threatened fall into categories such as insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds. However, a few of the animals on the list are species hunters...