Many claims are made about ported choke tubes, but what does the data say? Are they better or worse than non-ported chokes, and what should you use for turkey hunting? 

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Should you lease hunting land? What about paying to hunt? How do you find a place to hunt in areas that lack public land? On this episode I talk about a few alternatives to leasing land, as well as share some things to consider when evaluating your leasing options. And I discuss some things to help you evaluate pay to hunt opportunities as well. 

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Being able to take multiple types of game in the same hunt can make things more fun and increase your chances of success. In this episode I talk about the basics of mixed bag hunts. As always, be sure to check your local seasons and laws to see if and what game can be hunted concurrently and what the safety rules are. Also be sure to check your local firearms and ammunition regulations. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan https://tetrahearing.com/products/2-year-extended-service-plan?sca_ref=4865318.FIXtZbDKdd to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE.

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Is a 20-gauge or a 28-gauge powerful enough to hunt ducks or pheasants? Can you really hunt turkeys with a .410 bore? Are sub gauges able to do the job just as well as a 12-gauge? I examine the ballistics of waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey ammo across the most popular sub gauges to see how they really stack up. Yes, sub-gauges have less recoil and generally weigh less, but are they capable for the job using bismuth, steel, lead, or TSS hunting loads?

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If you want to start hunting small game, or just get better at it, this is the right episode for you. I dig into the basics of small game hunting to help you safely and effectively get into the woods. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE.

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If you want to become more effective at hunting pheasants without a dog, you have come to the right place. In this episode I dig into the strategy needed to take more birds while hunting solo. Thanks to Tetra Hearing for sponsoring this episode. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE.

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Finding pheasants in stocked areas is different than finding wild birds. On this episode I go in depth into how you can find more birds and take pheasants out of the woods when other hunters see and shoot nothing. I also talk about the advantages of hunting without a dog and how smarter hunters can do even better when they do have a dog.

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Maybe you have never hunted pheasants before or just never had much success. In this episode I walk you step by step through how you can get started hunting pheasants including the gear, strategy, and tactics. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details. 

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You do not need to be a gun expert to be a good or even a great hunter, but a little bit of knowledge goes a long way. On this episode I talk about the difference between caliber and cartridge as well as gauge. There may be many cartridges that use the same caliber but have very different levels of power and impact. Choosing the right catridge for your hunt can help you maximize effectiveness. 

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