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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
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
Hunting Takes On New Meanings To A Parent Hunting With Their Children
My eldest son can finally experience the thrill of chasing these majestic whitetails. Hopefully able to understand his father’s passion, well, unhealthy obsession is more like it. To see why dad spends all year long consumed with chasing these magnificent creatures. ...read more
Traveling With Your Gun Dog
While we spend a lot of time planning every detail of our hunting trip, it's just as important to spend adequate time ensuring you have everything you need and have a plan in place to ensure your dog’s safety and comfort. Being ill prepared on either of these can ruin your entire trip. ...read more
How to Log Outdoor Podcasts on GoWild | Get Rewarded for Listening to Hunting & Fishing Podcasts
Learn how to log activity for your time spent listening to outdoor podcasts on GoWild and earn points to unlock Rewards! We have hundreds of hunting, fishing and outdoor podcasts to choose from including The Hunting Public, Meateater, The Rich Outdoors, Houndsmen XP, East Meets West, all podcasts on Sportman's Empire and more! What is your favorite hunting or fishing podcast? Let us know in the comments!...read more
3 Reasons To Raccoon Hunt | A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Raccoons with Hounds
A beginner’s guide to hunting raccoons with hounds and 3 reasons to raccoon hunt written by Steph Lane....read more