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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
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
The Science of Scent: How Hounds Smell | Understanding how hunting dogs use scent to track wild game
What exactly is a dog smelling when they’re putting that nose to work? It’s theorized that it is pieces of the game animal left behind that are being detected. Skin cells that naturally fall off, hair, feces and urine, pheromones, and sweat may all play into the smell being recognized by the hound....read more
3 Turkey Activities To Track with GoWild’s Near Me Feature
As hunters, we can collect all of the data available to us. But, the decisions that we make with that data are what is important. One key feature of GoWild is the little icon in the top right-hand corner of the app. It looks like a radar. If you haven’t clicked that icon before, finish reading this article and click on it....read more
Part 2: Hunting Takes On New Meanings To A Parent Hunting With Their Children
Although he was unable to harvest his first whitetail with the limited time we had, his curiosity had been sparked. Both he and I learned some things as we spent some time in the whitetail woods. It's not just about harvesting but getting to spend time together, which is rare with all the hustle and bustle of our schedules....read more