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gearMay 20, 20267 min read

The Boot Decides Before You Do

Budget boots fell apart on me around mile eight of day two. Here is what seven years of mountain mornings and late season creek bottoms taught me about choosing boots, beating blisters, and why most eastern hunters do not need a mountain boot to start.

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huntingMay 16, 20266 min read

Lidar: See What's Actually There

Lidar and bare earth elevation data expose the benches, saddles, and inside corners that standard topo maps smooth right over. Here is how the technology works, why it changes the way you scout, and what is coming to huntNotes.

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huntingApril 21, 20266 min read

The Season Is Changing. Are You Changing With It?

Opening weekend is behind you. Here is what the birds are doing now, and how to keep filling tags as Kentucky's turkey season winds down.

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huntingApril 15, 20267 min read

Why 2026 Is the Spring Turkey Season You Have Been Waiting For

The 2024 cicada hatch pulled predators off nests at exactly the right moment and the two-year-old class that survived is now running the woods. Here is the research behind why this season is different and how to take advantage of it.

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huntingApril 7, 20268 min read

Western Big Game Applications Are Open. Here Is What You Need to Know Right Now.

Application season is here and deadlines are moving fast. Colorado closes tonight. Here is what has already closed, what is still open, and why missing a year costs more than you think.

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huntingApril 1, 20266 min read

Kentucky Youth Turkey Weekend 2026: How to Keep Kids in the Game and Make It Count

KDFWR data shows turkey numbers climbing steadily. Two year old toms are vocal and ready to commit. Here is how to set up a youth hunt that keeps kids engaged and builds something that lasts.

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