Stories
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What is GoWild? | How To Use The Outdoor Social Media Site
The platform has grown and changed a lot over the years, but our mission stays the same: To unlock the gate to the outdoors. ...read more
Bass Fishing vs. Trout Fishing | Key Differences & Tips For Each Fishing Style
While everyone will surely have their own definitive opinion on which fish they prefer to catch, there’s no doubt that both are extremely enjoyable to fish for. But there are significant differences between the two fish, and how you’ll set up to catch them....read more
Pond Fishing Hacks | Find a Fishing Pond Near You & Catch Big Bass
Your next favorite fishing hole might be a lot closer than you realize. Odds are you won’t need a boat to access it and if you do, you don’t need to have four to five figures of electronics to fish it....read more
Deer Hunting for Beginners | 5 Tips for Every New Deer Hunter
Here are a few things that every new deer hunter should think about no matter if they choose to hunt with grandpa's old deer rifle or want to try their hand at bowhunting....read more
Choosing the Right Turkey Hunting Boot | Consider Topo, Weather & Snakes
I have a lot of hunting boots, but I don’t have a pair that fits all hunting situations. When it comes to turkey hunting, your boot selection will likely change a lot depending on your geographical location and time of year....read more
Steps to prepare for a fitness/archery competition
Sure, there is turkey season but for the bowhunter, but is that really enough to scratch the itch? With many deer seasons closing and elk and mule deer long gone, February is a sad time for archers. We should all be turning our attention to training for next Fall, but sometimes that can be tough with no tangible hunts on the horizon. There are options on the table to stay dialed in and sharp. If you love bowhunting, working out and competition, training for an outdoor fitness/archery competition might be the thing to help pass the time until the Fall! Have you competed in an outdoor fitness/archery competition before? What was your experience like? Leave a comment below and stay #FitToHunt!...read more
Introducing a new forum for used gear—GoWild launched a Buy, Sell, Trade Trail
GoWild introduces a new Trail called “Buy, Sell, Trade.” Any GoWild member can list their gear offerings and network with hundreds of thousands of members on the platform. There is no fee for listing gear for sale....read more
The Fog – A Southern Waterfowlers Guide to Weather Conditions
When I was a kid, I’d beg my mom to take me to the pool during the summer. One day she begrudgingly caved and promised the following day we’d make it. Much to my young chagrin, the following day was met with rain, followed by sleet, followed by hail, followed by a tornado (this is a true story). The worst possible scenario for the day I was allowed to go to the pool...read more
How Comfortable Is It to Hunt from a Tree Saddle?
The first time that I interacted with a seasoned saddle hunter, I vividly remember asking him, “how comfortable is it really?” He chuckled and then proceeded to tell me it is like being in a recliner chair up in the tree! I get it; your initial reaction to that is most likely, “yeah right!” However, besides being asked what you need to get in order to saddle hunt, the next question is always, “how comfortable is it?” Let’s dive into this topic and hopefully answer that question for you....read more