Vikki Trout, Author at Guide Outdoors

Honing Your Prairie Dog Hunting Skills

Prairie dog hunting can provide the perfect remedy for a boring summer!

Take A Kid Hunting

What do you say to your youngster as you prepare for your hunt when they ask, “When can I go with you?”

Finicky Fall Bears

As I watched the huge bruin behind the bait, I could only hope that it would decide to head for the groceries.

Small Ponds, Big Smiles

Here are some tips to take kids fishing, and get them into the outdoors we hold so dear to our heart!

Sometimes Things can Really go Wrong in the Deer Woods!

Sometimes it seems nothing will go right in the deer woods. Here are some things that happened to me last year.

Early Season Big Bucks: Withstand the Heat and Bugs and You Could Intercept a Trophy!

Although it may be hazy, hot, humid, and buggy, it’s worth the effort to bowhunt the early season!

Gobblers At The Buzzer

Hunting late-season turkeys is challenging. By the time late-season arrives, most turkeys have seen it all, heard it all, and some barely escaped death at the decisive moment. Nevertheless, die-hard hunters still have some good news — hunting pressure is typically lighter, and you can apply several effective late-season strategies.

Entice A Springtime Tom

Spring turkey hunting season is a wonderful time of the year, although this wary bird is no easy target. Consider they have eyes on the sides of their head, allowing them to see almost completely behind them, and they see color. So, how in the world does anyone ever tag the elusive wild turkey? Please read on.

The Ethical Side Of Bowhunting

As we pass on the traditions of hunting, it is important to always keep in mind the following guidelines, as well as teach them to new hunters. They include effective shooting range, shot placement, avoiding shooting out of frustration, and following up after the shot.