What's the Best Way to Plan a Multi-Province Canadian Hunting and Fishing Trip? A trip that crosses Alberta and British Columbia sounds like one adventure. Licensing-wise, it's closer to four separate systems — provincial hunting, provincial freshwater fishing, federal tidal fishing, and whatever each province amended most recently. Key Takeaways • Start ... victoryridgesports Oct 2
Hunting New Brunswick vs British Columbia: which is easier to plan from Ontario? Short answer: New Brunswick is the more straightforward trip for a visiting deer hunter: you choose one wildlife management zone at purchase, and non-residents can take one antlered deer. BC has more moving parts, with two systems (General Open Season and LEH), a two-year rule... victoryridgesports Sep 28
What Color Should You Avoid When Deer Hunting? Short answer: blue. Deer see blue and ultraviolet wavelengths far better than humans do, so ordinary blue jeans and UV-brightened laundry stand out sharply — especially at dawn and dusk when ambient light skews blue and deer move most. Full research breakdown in our guide to c... victoryridgesports Sep 21
How Long Should You Wait Before Tracking a Shot Deer? Short answer: roughly thirty minutes for a confident double-lung hit, and several hours or an overnight wait in cool weather for a marginal or uncertain hit. Mark the exact spot and listen for a crash before deciding, according to our guide to where to shoot a buck. This is on... victoryridgesports Sep 11
What Do You Need Before Buying an Ontario Deer or Turkey Licence? Short answer: you need hunter accreditation on file (the Ontario Hunter Education Course or a recognized equivalent), a valid Outdoors Card, and — for gun hunters — firearms accreditation, before you can buy either a deer licence and tag or a fall turkey licence. The Outdoors ... victoryridgesports Sep 6
Can You Hunt Bear and Moose in the Same Ontario Season? Short answer: yes, potentially — Ontario's fall bear season (mid-August/September through October/November) can overlap with moose season timing depending on your WMU, and since your bear licence covers both spring and fall, many hunters do pursue both species in the same year... victoryridgesports Aug 25
How Much Recoil Reduction Does the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus Actually Offer? Short answer: Beretta states the Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus's Kick-Off Mega system reduces felt recoil by up to 70% compared to a shotgun without it, and it's specifically engineered to eliminate the "second recoil peak" that occurs when the bolt slams into the receiver — a deta... victoryridgesports Aug 10
Are Over/Under Shotguns Good for Beginner Hunters? Over/under shotguns are a good option for beginner hunters because their simple break-action design is easy to understand, safe to handle with a visibly open action, and reliable from the first shot without any break-in period, though they typically hold fewer rounds than a pu... victoryridgesports Jul 24
How do I choose my first shotgun for home defence in Canada without overspending? Choosing a first home-defence shotgun in Canada raises a lot of questions, and there's plenty of confusing advice out there. The reality is that you can get a capable, non-restricted defensive shotgun without spending a fortune, as long as you focus on the right features and f... victoryridgesports Jul 9
What Should a New Canadian PAL Holder Know Before Buying Their First Rifle? Getting your Possession and Acquisition Licence in Canada is a meaningful step, and the question of what rifle to buy first is one that new PAL holders approach with varying amounts of information. The short answer is that the first rifle doesn't need to be the perfect long-te... victoryridgesports Jun 23
Is the MRA Renegade MK2 Good for PRS Competition in Canada? shooters increasingly ask whether the MRA Renegade MK2 — a non-restricted straight-pull with AR15 compatibility — can compete. The honest 2026 answer: it depends on the division and the course of fire, but the platform has real, often-overlooked strengths. Where the Renegade M... victoryridgesports Jun 19
Bolt Action vs Semi-Auto: Which Works Better for Precision Rifle Series? Precision Rifle Series matches are unforgiving. One missed shot can drop you several places. One slow follow-up can cost you the stage.Here’s the reality: top PRS shooters often shave seconds—not minutes—to win. That’s why your rifle choice matters more than most people admit.... victoryridgesports Apr 30