Rudy's Hunting

Hunting how-tos, gear, and field notes

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Rudy’s Hunting

Hunting how-tos, gear, and season planning

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Practical write-ups first — species deep dives later. How-tos, gear, seasons, and what to cook when you get home.

Hunting How-Tos

Scouting, stands, wind, and field care after the shot.

All hunting how-tos →

Gear

What earns a spot in the pack — kit-first, species tags second.

All gear →

Seasons

Plan the year — then verify every rule with your state agency.

All seasons →

Recipes

Field to table after the recovery — ground venison, backstrap, duck breast, braises, and stock.

All recipes →

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Build the pack

One day-hunt core, then small swaps for deer, squirrel, or ducks.

Day-hunt pack essentials →

Scout smarter

Sign, food, funnels — without educating every animal on the place.

Scouting basics →

Get season-ready

Licenses, gear checks, pins, and a truck/home plan before opening day.

Pre-season checklist →

Autumn hills at sunrise

Latest from the Blog

Hunting tips, recipes and short observations as the season unfolds.

Rudy’s Hunting is run by Rudy, who has hunted and fished in southwest Wisconsin for more than 35 years. About · Contact