After each range session...or hunting excursion --- I'll at least swab the chamber with an oil laden Q-Tip; because of possible sweat residue being on the cartridges when I load them.
Imho...AR actions have a tendency to freeze the bolt shut more than AK's ever do. And I never had to use the "mortar method" on any of my AKM's --- But my AR's...yes.
I use a pair of Howard Leights camo hearing muffs for hunting. The Walker amplified muffs don't seem to amplify sound as much as the Leights do.
Downside: Amplified hearing muffs make it hard to determine where the sound is coming from.
Some hunters will roost a bird the day before, and stay in the same general location for an overnight stay; so that they'll be ready at first light.
Early in the season...with hardly any green foliage about --- I'll tend to use fall camo clothing --- Later in the season...I'll switch to more...
I usually wait to let a real live barred owl call, to make him shock gobble near dawn --- Otherwise, I can let out a "who cooks for you" barred owl call with just my voice.
Peacock and pilliated woodpecker calls are good for long range...but I usually have to plug my ears with my fingers when I...
Governor Hogan of Maryland...has put a partial lockdown on our state.
Baltimore City, in Maryland...has banned public access to three surrounding reservoir properties, including boat ramps; due to the covid19 outbreak --- So no archery turkey hunting or fishing for me there for awhile.
But I'm...