Hunting
Hunting is at the core of what we live for and write about at Outdoor Empire. From our extensive hunting and shooting beginner’s guide to visual aids on shot placement to super in-depth hunting gear reviews, this is a one stop shop for learning what you need to know about hunting gear. If you’re already set on gear, you’ll benefit from our extensive hunting tips, hunting rifle educational resources, and background information that will up your deer hunting game. We’ll even help you learn how to shed hunt or find the cheapest ammo to shoot.
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Hunting Tips, Guides, and Reviews
The Best .30-06 Rifles of 2024
The .30-06 Springfield cartridge is arguably the most significant cartridge in American history. As Ron Spomer put it, it’s “the Grandaddy of ...
10 Best Coolers of 2024
We have over 60 different coolers currently sitting in a storage unit that we have acquired over the past couple of years ...
How To Build a Homemade Deer Feeder: Instructions, Tips, and Ideas
Hunting is a hobby that involves a lot of dedication, knowledge, hard work and luck. One thing that is constant with every ...
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose the Right .308 Rifle
The .308 Winchester cartridge is one of the oldest and most prolific chamberings for rifles in the United States. It’s a reliable ...
Midland GXT1000VP4 & GXT1050VP4 GMRS Radio Review
There are a plethora of great license free FRS two-way radios on the market. However, these radios are limited in the amount ...
.308 for Elk Hunting: Pros, Cons, & What to Consider
Elk may be a species of deer, but they’re not like the small deer that bounce across the road in front of ...
The Best .308 Hunting Rifles of 2024
There are dozens, if not hundreds of different models of rifles chambered in .308 Winchester, so finding the best 308 hunting rifle ...
Shotgun Shot Size and Shells Explained (What to Use When)
Shotguns are suitable for all sportsmen, from novice hunters to experienced sporting clay shooters. However, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when you ...
Best Places to Shed Hunt (Where to Look and Best States)
Shed hunting is a great hobby that gets you close to the thrill of the hunt without all the fuss of getting ...
How Much Shed Antlers Are Worth & How to Make Money on Them
Shed hunting is a fun hobby you can add to your usual outdoor adventures, whether hiking or hunting. Did you know that ...
Sitka Camo Review (3 Items I Regret Not Buying Sooner)
Sitka Gear has long been regarded as a top-tier brand in the hunting apparel market, known for its high-quality products that come ...
How To Shed Hunt: A Complete Guide With Tips
Hunting is a great sport enjoyed by many. It’s an enjoyable challenge between you and the beast. However, regular hunting requires certain ...
Where to Shoot a Black Bear: 6 Shot Placements with Graphics
Bear hunting is quite different from deer hunting. You might expect me to delve deep into how one animal is a predator ...
The True Cost of Reloading 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo (Worth It?)
6.5 Creedmoor is an effective cartridge for a rifle that can touch targets hundreds of yards away, whether a deer or paper ...
Best Coyote Calibers and Cartridges (Including Long Range)
Coyote hunting has become more popular in recent years for various reasons. Some hunters want to harvest them for their beautiful fur ...
Folding vs Fixed Blade Knife (Which to Get When)
Fixed or folding, and no, we aren’t talking about chairs. There is a constant debate on whether fixed blade or folding knives ...
Everything You Need to Know About Scope Ring Torque
Whether you are tightening down the mount on your first scope or confirming the seating of the optic of your favorite hunting ...
How to Make a Clean Shot While Hunting
You have an accurate rifle with good hunting ammo, perfectly sighted in. You’re wearing the right gear for the weather so you’re ...
Hunting Pack Essentials: Gear to Carry Based on Pack Type
Whether it’s a several-hour excursion to your deer stand or a weeklong trip into the backcountry, hunting packs are a vital piece ...
Non-Toxic Ammo for Old Shotguns: What You Need To Know
Hunters have often led conservation efforts in the United States. We love animals and the outdoors, so we want to preserve it ...