Straight Shootin’ Blog With Retay USA – A Blog For The Outdoor Enthusiast Here at Retay USA we are first and foremost outdoors people. Women and men that spend our time making a life in nature. We are bringing you amazing written content with a focus on the overall outdoor lifestyle, not a sales pitch. Follow our journeys, tips, tactics, adventures and lives as we put it all out there for you the people that live the outdoors. Duck Hunting Success: 5 Basic Scouting Tips A born and bred Texan, Dennis Loosier spent his youth hunting ducks, squirrels, and hogs. As his passion for duck hunting grew, Dennis educated himself on how to access public lands for hunting opportunities. Through the years, he has learned,… The Rising Popularity of Youth Shotgun Sports: A Look at Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays Moreover, the nurturing environment of shotgun sports, where experienced shooters and coaches provide guidance and support, gives children a safe and encouraging space to learn and grow…. Off-Season Training for Duck Hunters: Staying Sharp When the Ducks Fly South Duck hunting is often considered a seasonal pursuit, bound by the migratory habits of the waterfowl we seek. But for those committed to their craft, the end of the hunting season does not signal a time for rest; rather, it… Best Waterfowl Hunting Locations Across the U.S.: Ultimate Guide for Hunters Waterfowl hunting is a time-honored tradition in the United States, with enthusiasts flocking to prime hunting locations to take part in this challenging and exciting outdoor pursuit. The U.S. is blessed with several major flyways that attract an incredible diversity… Optics for a Turkey Gun- Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red Dot Should you use a scope for your shotgun when turkey hunting? Yes, but Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red Dot… Turkey Shells What shells Should You Chase Toms With This Spring What makes a Turkey Load different? You don’t need to lead a turkey, so with plated lead shot and more of it being pushed out, velocity on turkey shells is normally slower. It doesn’t need to get there fast, it… Turkey Guns – Features for Taking Toms Let’s take a look at some modern must haves in the turkey woods. What makes the “best turkey gun” for a modern hunter. … Whistlers- Hunting Golden Eyes Getting on the X is tough. The X is usually a place where the birds can’t be targeted in most of the places I hunted. Most if these waterways include large areas that are off limits and are waterfowl refuges…. Should I Hunt Turkeys From a Blind? Toms and Hens alike seem to not give a hoot about a pop up blind suddenly appearing in a spot it wasn’t yesterday. So, field hunting turned into a big option over the past 20 years when it wasn’t really… Hunting Season Prep: The Physical What are some ways to make hunting season easier? Do you have to be Cameron Haynes? How about someone like Steve Rinella or Janis Putelis instead? How do we stay in good physical condition for hunting season? Here are tips… < 1 2 3 4 5 >
Duck Hunting Success: 5 Basic Scouting Tips A born and bred Texan, Dennis Loosier spent his youth hunting ducks, squirrels, and hogs. As his passion for duck hunting grew, Dennis educated himself on how to access public lands for hunting opportunities. Through the years, he has learned,…
The Rising Popularity of Youth Shotgun Sports: A Look at Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays Moreover, the nurturing environment of shotgun sports, where experienced shooters and coaches provide guidance and support, gives children a safe and encouraging space to learn and grow….
Off-Season Training for Duck Hunters: Staying Sharp When the Ducks Fly South Duck hunting is often considered a seasonal pursuit, bound by the migratory habits of the waterfowl we seek. But for those committed to their craft, the end of the hunting season does not signal a time for rest; rather, it…
Best Waterfowl Hunting Locations Across the U.S.: Ultimate Guide for Hunters Waterfowl hunting is a time-honored tradition in the United States, with enthusiasts flocking to prime hunting locations to take part in this challenging and exciting outdoor pursuit. The U.S. is blessed with several major flyways that attract an incredible diversity…
Optics for a Turkey Gun- Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red Dot Should you use a scope for your shotgun when turkey hunting? Yes, but Shotgun Scope or Shotgun Red Dot…
Turkey Shells What shells Should You Chase Toms With This Spring What makes a Turkey Load different? You don’t need to lead a turkey, so with plated lead shot and more of it being pushed out, velocity on turkey shells is normally slower. It doesn’t need to get there fast, it…
Turkey Guns – Features for Taking Toms Let’s take a look at some modern must haves in the turkey woods. What makes the “best turkey gun” for a modern hunter. …
Whistlers- Hunting Golden Eyes Getting on the X is tough. The X is usually a place where the birds can’t be targeted in most of the places I hunted. Most if these waterways include large areas that are off limits and are waterfowl refuges….
Should I Hunt Turkeys From a Blind? Toms and Hens alike seem to not give a hoot about a pop up blind suddenly appearing in a spot it wasn’t yesterday. So, field hunting turned into a big option over the past 20 years when it wasn’t really…
Hunting Season Prep: The Physical What are some ways to make hunting season easier? Do you have to be Cameron Haynes? How about someone like Steve Rinella or Janis Putelis instead? How do we stay in good physical condition for hunting season? Here are tips…