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Double Trouble: A Wild Turkey Hunting Tale of Rust & Redemption
This is it. The moment of truth. One day shy of a month’s worth of turkey hunting is about to pay off. My hunting buddies - husband and wife Ed and Katherine - and I have been scouting and hunting hard and we knew exactly where the birds were going to be....read more
Habitat Hydration
As a coach and personal trainer, I talk about hydration all day long. We discuss it in the gym and in the sports arena to ensure we are both performing and recovering at a high level, but there is one area we have not discussed enough; hydration for when you are out doing habitat work on your properties this summer. What are your favorite tactics or products to stay hydrated?...read more
The Government Isn’t Saving Your Wild Lands Or Wildlife—It’s Up To Us
If you talk to enough anti hunters, you stumble into an astounding amount of misinformation. I’ve talked to people who think hunters pursue endangered species, who have no clue that wild pigs are destroying billions of dollars of property, and I’ve even talked to some folks who didn’t know deer hunters still eat the meat....read more
Push Your Range Sweepstakes with Federal Premium
Federal Premium is giving one lucky person the chance to become a better long range hunter or shooter by learning from one of the country’s best. The winner will have the opportunity to experience a full-day, private lesson with Jim Gilliland at a private range in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Learn how to enter for your chance to win! ...read more
How To Track the Bass Spawn with GoWild’s Near Me Feature
One of the biggest mysteries of bass fishing is when, where and how bass spawn. There is unlimited information on the internet of how to catch bedding fish and maybe what to look for, but how do you figure out the right time bass are spawning in your area before you get on the water? GoWild’s ‘Near Me’ feature allows anglers to share information about bass in their area in both written and visual aspects. Let’s break down what to look for, what bait to use and how to use it effectively....read more
5 Essential Tips for Your First Out-of-State Turkey Hunting Trip
Planning an out-of-state turkey hunting trip? Here are five tips to help you maximize the experience and increase your chances of success....read more
Fine tuning: 3 moves to help you SMACK a gobbler this spring
I love hunting turkeys! There is something about a 20-pound bird screaming from a limb in the early morning light that compels me to enter into an annual chess game with these wily critters. In previous articles here at GoWild, we have talked about exercises to improve overall physical performance, how to lose weight, and even the right snacks to have in your vest. Now we focus on something a little different. Here are three moves that will help you shoot better as your gobbler closes the distance!...read more
3 Tips For Picking Your First Coonhound | Racoon Hunting Dog Advice
Alright, so you have made your decision. You are going to run with the raccoon hunters. You got your gear and your walking legs ready. Now, you need yourself a coonhound! But where to begin?...read more
GoWild introduces Sasquatch-inspired AI chatbot to defeat forum trolls for good
GoWild officially released SquatchBot, a mad scientist creation that combines the folklore legend Sasquatch with the power of artificial intelligence. The furry chatbot is live on the GoWild social media app and is actively helping thousands of outdoor enthusiasts....read more