In some areas, turkey season is here. In others, it won’t be long. While most turkey hunters hunt in-state as residents, some choose to travel to distant lands. The allure of hunting turkeys in new places is part of the adventure, and they enjoy seeing more of God’s creation. Of course, those planning an out-of-state […]
Bowhunting turkeys is one of the woods’ most exciting and challenging pursuits. Unlike deer, turkeys have incredibly sharp eyesight, making drawing a bow without detection a major hurdle. Although it was twenty-three years ago, I can still vividly recall the fall of 2001, bowhunting near my home in southern Missouri, and my frustration toward a […]
Bowhunting turkeys is one of the most rewarding challenges in the hunting world. While hunting them with a shotgun is effective, the precision and skill required with a bow bring a unique level of satisfaction. To increase your odds of success, it’s crucial to understand the differences between bowhunting and shotgun hunting, proper shot placement, […]
If you’re a new deer hunter, the entry into the bowhunting world appears intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. During the last 4-5 years, it feels like common sense and a realization around how fragile our food supply is has settled in, and adults who have never previously hunted are interested in taking up the […]
For avid deer hunters, the rut represents the pinnacle of the season—a time when mature bucks become more active and vulnerable as they search for does. While most hunters plan their season around the rut in their home state, traveling hunters can extend their opportunities by focusing on regions where the rut occurs later. Understanding […]
One of the biggest challenges and rewards of bowhunting is getting your target buck to within bow range. This can be easier said than done, and the lives of many bucks are saved every season because they remained just out of range. When it comes to getting a target buck within range, there are numerous […]
As October unfolds, deer hunters across the country prepare for one of the most dynamic months of the whitetail calendar. Bucks become increasingly active with the anticipation of the rut on the horizon, saturating their territories with rubs and scrapes. Understanding these signs is crucial for successful hunting during this pivotal time. Lately, my cellular […]
When I first started shooting a compound bow many years ago, the technology wasn’t as advanced as it is today. I used a flat shooting tab instead of a release and aluminum arrows instead of carbon. My arrows would often whip left and right as they traveled to the target. Legendary rock ‘n roll musician […]
Effective deer hunting begins well before the season opens. Summer scouting is crucial for understanding deer behavior and planning your strategy. As with professional athletes, the ones who put in the work day and night typically are the ones who have more success during the game. Speaking of the game, I recently talked with Matt […]
Mock scrapes have been all the rage for a number of years now, and for good reason. Mock scrapes are a great tool for any hunter to have in their toolbox, but unfortunately many users are less than pleased with the results that mock scrapes have produced for them. These lack luster results are normally […]
