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SELECTING THE RIGHT SHOT SIZE FOR YOUR HUNT

· Selecting the right shot size will help you hunt more effectively ·

  • Luke Cadeau
  • September 28, 2023

OVERVIEW OF SHOT SIZES Shot size refers to the physical size of the pellets that are loaded into the shell. For most conventional hunting purposes this ranges from 9 shot, being the smallest, up to Buckshot 000 (or BS000), being the largest. To give you a better understanding of their sizes, a 9 shot pellet…

SIGHTS & SCOPES FOR EVERY HUNTER

· A Breakdown on Hunting Sights and Scopes ·

  • Luke Cadeau
  • September 13, 2023

First, let’s start with your iron or open sights. These are the sights that typically come standard on many firearms. They can vary by manufacturer or type of gun you are using, for example from shotgun to rifle, but will have similar functions. These sights typically consist of a bead, or single sight positioned at…

DECOY SPREAD TIPS & TRICKS

· Setting out your Decoy Spread for Waterfowl ·

  • Luke Cadeau
  • September 1, 2023

One of the most important factors to consider when setting up your decoy presentation will be the wind. You will want to consider not only what direction the wind is moving, but also how strong these winds are. Waterfowl will almost always land into the wind, as they use it to slow themselves down in…

Selecting the Right Caliber

· Honing in on what's right for you ·

  • Luke Cadeau
  • August 1, 2022

First, let’s consider the hunting conditions. If you are hunting in mostly wooded areas where your short distance will be confined, let’s say a 100 yards or less, you will not need as heavy of a caliber to send you bullet a long distance while maintaining killing power. One of the advantages of these smaller…