Hunting

For deer hunters, the act of rattling—mimicking the sound of two bucks fighting—is a time-honored and often effective technique for luring in a curious or dominant buck. But when it comes to the tools of the trade, a key question arises: should you use real, shed antlers or their modern, synthetic counterparts? Does it really […]

Not long ago, scent control was the hottest topic among deer hunters. Hunters would spray themselves before each sit, keep their clothes in plastic totes filled with leaves, and spend hundreds of dollars on carbon-lined clothing, ozone generators, and special detergents. If you didn’t have a complete scent-control routine, many believed you were wasting your […]

For bowhunters, few adventures rival the reward of a DIY backcountry whitetail hunt. The difficulty isn’t just in shooting a mature buck, it’s in doing it all independently, with minimal gear, in terrain most hunters never explore. Going mobile and minimalist lets you access remote areas, adapt to deer movement, and experience the hunt on […]

There’s something thrilling about breaking the morning silence with a series of grunts or the rattle of deer antlers. It’s the sound of optimism – and opportunity for deer hunters in the fall. For many hunters, calling deer—especially cold calling—feels like actively participating in the conversation of the whitetail world. But does it really work? […]

  Want to start an argument in deer camp? Bring up the topic of how long you should hang your deer. There is no single right answer but there are several that prevail in terms of logic. A Texas camp I once hunted used a technique they called “hot boning.” Guides brought the deer immediately […]