41 DIY Hunting Gear Setup Tips

Hunting Gear Setup for DIY hunting - photo of truck with goosneck trailer loaded with DIY hunting gear

If you’re about to embark on a DIY Hunting adventure, your hunting gear setup will be a very important part of your planning and preparation. How, where, and what you plan to hunt will also determine what gear you will need to take along. QUICK LOOK: DIY hunting gear setup tips covering everything from campsite … Read more

5 Budget-friendly DIY Hunting Adventures

DIY Hunting Adventures on a Budget - Author with a nice bull elk and a recent cow elk harvest.

DIY hunting is a way to reconnect with nature without breaking the bank. It offers the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of self-sufficiency without the high price tag of guided, or semi-guided hunts. Crafting a memorable adventure starts with understanding what you want and how much you’re willing to spend. QUICK LOOK: 5 … Read more

4 DIY Hunting Gear Essentials

Essential DIY Hunting Gear - Hunter setting up his tent and preparing camp for his DIY hunt

I take my hunting seriously, as do many who prefer the DIY approach. There’s a deep satisfaction in knowing you’re relying on your own skills and gear to venture into the wild. For me, a successful hunt isn’t just about the game I pursue. It’s about preparation, self-reliance, comradery, and enjoying the great outdoors. In … Read more

5 Essentials for a DIY Hunting Camp Setup

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Regarding DIY hunting adventures, your hunting camp setup will be critical for your comfort, safety, convenience, and hopefully your success. Your first order of business is picking the right spot for your hunting camp. Before you do anything else regarding your hunting camp setup, be sure to check local regulations about camping and hunting. Some … Read more

5 Tips for Discovering Good Hunting Spots In Your Own Backyard

How to find good hunting spots in your own backyard featured image. Whitetail Deer in the authors own actual backyard in Texas

Finding the best hunting spots near you is like discovering hidden treasure. For one, you are more likely to be able to scout the area in person than those requiring travel to reach. And, being close to home, you will be able to hunt the area more often and at the best times. When searching … Read more

3 Tips For DIY Hunting On State Wildlife Management Areas

Hunter wearing a blaze orange vest walking across a meadow with a State Wildlife Management Area sign in the foreground

State Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) offer a unique opportunity for hunters like you to enjoy the outdoors and hunt in a managed, sustainable environment. These lands are specifically designated for wildlife conservation and recreation, which includes hunting. KEY TAKEAWAYS: When planning a DIY hunt in State Wildlife Management Areas, start your research with the Fish … Read more

6 Essentials for Hunting Remote Wilderness Areas DIY Style

Hunting Remote Wilderness Areas DIY - Couple of hunters on horseback packing out an elk from the wilderness area

Are you looking for a DIY hunting adventure that gets you away from the crowds of other hunters? An area with more, and less pressured animals? Then you might want to consider Hunting Remote Wilderness areas. Now, I take hunting in the remote wilderness seriously, and you should too. It’s a demanding adventure that calls … Read more

4 Tips for Finding Hidden Gems For DIY Hunting Adventures

Finding hidden gems for DIY hunting adventures - three riders on horses riding through a high mountain meadow scouting for potential hunting areas.

Opportunities for DIY hunting adventures are getting harder to come by with limited tags, point systems, and lotteries. Combine that with more and more hunters afield, and finding that perfect hunting spot becomes even more difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hunting is becoming more expensive and more crowded every year. Finding those hidden gems for a DIY … Read more

DIY Hunting and The 2 Primary Scouting Techniques For Success

Man standing on a ridge looking over the vast valleys below while scouting for a DIY Hunt

Hunting success, DIY or otherwise, starts with planning and preparation well before the hunt. Scouting potential hunting areas is a critical part of this planning process. Think of hunting as constructing a pyramid. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Scouting is an important part of planning a successful DIY hunting trip. It is best to scout in person by … Read more