Top 50 Hunting Blogs
To some, the idea of hunting in this save-the-animals age is about as endearing as using a porcupine for a pillow; killing animals for sport is not something that's often spoken of favorably. However, a new generation of hunters with a focus on ethics and sustainability has emerged. They seek to bring down game for the thrill of the hunt but also respect the environment and its wild populations. In short, hunters with a heart do exist.
Here's our selection of the Web's best hunting blogs, most of which sport great animal consciousness. Click around, and hunt for your favorites.
Top Five
- Marian's Hunting Stories: Who ever said that hunting was only for the young? The young at heart often boast additional wisdom and bravado as weapons in their arsenal, as is exampled by this 70-year-young blogger. Marian and her three generations of family have been hunting for nearly three decades, and this site commemorates their most successful ventures. Marian's site serves as a great example of a blog that melds the personal with a focus on the great hunt.
- Why We Love It: A 70something matriarch leads her family and leads the way to the game on this charismatic site.
- Favorite Post: Vicksburg Youth
- Field and Stream: Field Notes: Field and Stream, one of the most highly acclaimed hunting publications, has expanded its top-tier coverage into this dynamic and frequently updated blog page. The writers take special care to bring an international focus to the postings here so that a hunter in South Carolina can maintain her awareness of the scene in Scandinavia. This is also a blog for those who somewhat opposed to hunting to check out. Pretty often, they can find a piece that's focused on hunting ethics and propriety.
- Why We Love It: Field and Stream lends its famous quality and polish to this blog that focuses on hunting scenarios worldwide.
- Favorite Post: Father/Son Fishing
- Grow the Hunt: Grow the Hunt is one of the more popular hunting blogs around, but solely for its on-point tips and tricks to locating and landing great game. This site also dedicates much of its content to writing on game management -- that is, ensuring that there's a healthy enough population of game so that it can be hunted safely. Four experienced hunters lend their wisdom and savvy to this site. It's a great one for hunting newbies to follow; the advice here is sterling for building strong field foundations.
- Why We Love It: This is a blog to follow closely if you agree with their stance on not just hunting the game but ensuring that they have a healthy population, too.
- Favorite Post: Hunting Big Does
- Ben G. Outdoors: Blogger Ben G. feels hunting course through his veins. He fondly remembers the seasons he spent with his father hunting elk and deer, and he's successfully passed on the tradition to his children. His blog has earned serious clout for its personal feel as well as for its spot-on equipment reviews. Ben doesn't carry a bias toward fishing either; it finds an equal home on his site. This site blends focuses on the hunt and on the heart to clarify what great outdoor living is all about.
- Why We Love It: Ben's blog blends the personal with excellent professional reviews, making it one that serious hunters would glean much from.
- Favorite Post: Brown Antlered Ghost
- The Hunter's Wife: Blogger Jody left behind the city life in order to concentrate on an existence among the game with her hunter husband. But she's no backseat huntress; on the contrary, she shows no fear in getting down and dirty with bringing home success from the hunt. The blog chronicles her and her family's lives revolving around their expeditions into the field. Jody's also not one to lug around a smug, dry tone to her writing. Every post carries a healthy dose of humor.
- Why We Love It: This blog proves that great hunting is not exclusive to the boys; the ladies and their families can also happily join in.
- Favorite Post: My Hunter's Humor
The Rest of the Best
- A Blessed Crazy Life: This spiritual blogger is as passionate about her faith as she is about her hunting adventures. The blog boasts a fun family feel and will quickly become a favorite.
- Arizona Hunting Today: The Southwestern state's deserts may encourage you to think of it as arid when it comes to game. Not so -- this blog reveals Arizona as a hunting geyser.
- Base Camp Legends: This blog takes hunting as seriously as a mountaineer would consider scaling up Everest. Reverence and preparedness, with a dash of daring, are required to win.
- Blanton's Blog: Blanton is a family man who hunts as his passion and number-one hobby. Newcomers to the sport have a ton to learn from his expertise.
- Blog De Chasse: This blog, written in French, specializes in deer bowhunting. The advice on offer here is definitely worth the simple translating, to employ the guidance ASAP.
- Bowhunting: One of the more powerful possible tools in a sportsman's arsenal is the bow and arrow. Learn how to wield it with maximum effectiveness here.
- Bushmen Safaris: This blog focuses on the hunting scene in Africa. The writers are extra careful never to go after or threaten any animal that represents an endangered species.
- Deer Camp Blog: The Mississippi Delta is particularly well-known for its rich deer population. Take advantage of its supply with this blog's expert counsel.
- Deer Hunting: Looking to concentrate your hunting efforts this season on the antlers? Learn from this 25-year experienced deer expert and bring in a big haul this year.
- Deer Hunting Big Bucks: When you're aiming for a massive set of antlers for the mantlepiece, make your way to this blog. Adam boasts many generations' worth of experience in his advice.
- Doubletough Outdoors: This blog doesn't have any focus on one particular species of game, but rather looks to feature a variety of hunting news. The articles are hefty but addictive and fun to read.
- FSHuntress: Field and Stream is no dummy when it comes to noticing the boom of women in the hunting world today. This blog is their olive branch to previously neglected sportswomen.
- Hunt Kentucky: Kentucky is no longer just about admittedly delicious fried chicken. Click here to explore the state's diverse offering of choice game to go after.
- Hunting Life: This blog recognizes that true hunters regard their hobby as a lifestyle choice, not as a mere pastime. Benefit from the wisdom that comes from such a focus on this site.
- Hunting News Daily: Turn here for your daily dose of spot-on hunting news and advice that can be applied nationwide. The writers are cognizant of their countrywide audience and take that into account.
- Hunting Wire: This blog makes sure that its readers receive the best and freshest hunting tips for free on its site. The site encourages you to join its membership, but it's not required.
- Live Hunt: Outdoor Life patrons this excellently written and tip-heavy blog site. The writing has an emphasis toward those aiming at the deer.
- Long Ridge Deer Camp: This New England deer camp provides counsel to help deer sportsmen on the East Coast and throughout the country. Conversationists are also welcome to converse here.
- Lowcountry Hunting: Lowcountry sport provides its own set of risks and rewards to hunters daring enough to venture there. Arm yourself with advice from those who really know on this site.
- Maine Hunting Today: Black Bear: If you're looking to specialize your quest on landing big bears, this is the country's best blog. The writers are sure to express sensitivity when showing photos of the animals.
- Michael Waddell: Hailing from the backwoods of Georgia, Michael has really mastered the craft of hunting with care and grace. He also graciously lends many of his hard-won tips here.
- Muskoka Outdoors: This blog understands how crucial the art of conservation is to the effectiveness of the hunt. Learn how to augment your environmental awareness with this site's tips.
- My Hunting and Fishing: Blogger Brigham has been hunting in the fecund state of Oregon for some time now and has reaped great results. Hunters in the Northwest should bookmark his page.
- My Hunting Buddies: This blog regards hunting as the perfect opportunities for bros and buds to bond. Learn loads on the art form from this sportsman fraternity.
- Native Hunt: This blogger harnesses Native American roots and history in order to hunt with grace and skill. The tips on offer here will help readers land turkey and dove, among other game.
- NorCal Cazadora: This blogger has prided herself for putting her own meat on the table for years. This is one of the best sites around that chronicles the state of women in hunting.
- Northeast Hunting: This blog focuses on shoring up readers' knowledge of the absolute best hunting gear out there. Sharpen your savvy on great equipment with this site's help.
- Outdoors International: This blog is aware that hunters everywhere would like to know and hear about hunting that takes place, well, everywhere. Tune into this site for its worldwide focus.
- Outdoors with Othmar: Blogger Othmar is not only a hunter, but also a seasoned animal behaviorist. His special blend of gifts to provide unique and effective tips to help readers succeed.
- Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: This blog looks to keep its hunting readership accountable for landing game according to their own conscience. Recent topics include smoking fish and the rodeo.
- Rob's Hunting Journal: Rob Jordon loves his family and infuses that adoration into his passion for an excellent hunt. He is equally adept at bowhunting as he is in employing a gun dog.
- Scent Free Lip Gloss: Being a lady at one time seemed anathema to the quest of becoming an excellent hunter. This blogger's posts help put such chauvinism to shame with her real skill.
- Simply Outdoors: This blog makes you aware that there's no need to be ornery or forlorn when venturing into the outdoors. Greet the hunt with a smile and excitement after a few posts here.
- Team Huntress: It takes a village to raise a superior sportsmen. This blog recognizes that it will take similar support to shore up the next generation of ace lady hunters.
- The Hog Blog: This little piggie went to market, and this little piggie made great game. Prepare to hunt down the hog of your dreams with this site's assistance.
- The Maine Outdoorsman: This blogger writes under the benign pseudonym, Rabid Outdoorsman. His passionate skills are put to excellent use in the fertile fields of Maine.
- The Outdooress: There's no reason for a lady not to be a goddess, whether she's inside on the divan or outside with the grouse. This lady blogger lends grace to fly fishing and the field hunt.
- The Wild Life: This blogger is proud to flaunt central Florida roots and the expertise that comes from a longstanding residence in one place. Those wanting to hunt in Florida should bookmark this page.
- Upland Feathers: At U.F., the best hunting is for the birds. Come here if quail, turkey, woodcock, pheasant, and other feathered game impassion you.
- Whitetail 365: If you're obsessed with whitetail deer, then prepare to give this site a few hosannas. Two acclaimed deer writers and hunters collaborate to provide expert counsel.
- Whitetail Woods: The Connecticut-based blogger has a special fondness for landing whitetail deer. He also provides tips on his blog for those into blackpowder shooting.
- Wild Ed's Texas Outdoors: The Lonestar State does not long for a richer and more fertile group of hunting grounds. This blog helps you avail yourself of the state's bounty.
- Wildlife Callers: One tip that every well-experienced hunter understands is the art of the animal call. Improve your fluency in luring game with this blog's top-tier tips.
- Winded Bowhunter: Conservation- and environment-related issues weigh heavily into the content of this greener hunting blog. It specializes in the skills needed to successfully bowhunt.
- Wired to Hunt: Wired looks to shore up the next generation of expert and ardent deer hunters. The richly detailed narratives and pieces of advice are sure to do so.
