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 […]
As summer unfolds, the excitement of the upcoming hunting season starts to build. This is the perfect time to fine-tune your archery skills, condition your body, and ensure your equipment is in top shape. Mastering summer archery practices can make a significant difference when the hunting season arrives. Last summer, I followed a strict fitness […]
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 […]
Shed hunting is a vogue activity. Popularized over the past couple decades, it’s now mainstream. Even people who don’t hunt enjoy shed hunting each spring. But for those who do implement shed hunting as part of their annual hunting and scouting effort, what do we learn from them? Here are 10 things that shed antlers […]
Your turkey tag is punched. You’ve got the fan cleaned up and drying out. You toss the beard in the cigar box with all the other beards from over the years. But what about the spurs? Do you really need another pair of turkey legs drying out on a shelf in the garage or getting […]
Calling is a tactic that is either loved or hated by most modern deer hunters. It either works a lot for them, or it rarely does. There isn’t much in-between. But I’m in-between. There are certain times that I will call to deer. But more times than not, I won’t. Either way, here are 13 […]
Cased caddis larvae are abundant in many rivers and streams and are an excellent food source for trout of all persuasions. For an insect in its larval state that lives underwater and is attached to rocks on the stream bottom, they’re remarkable engineers, as they’re able to create protective houses using nothing more than fine […]
Some limit deer season efforts to just that — deer season. But there are many tasks that can and should be completed during the winter and spring off-season months. Complete these 35 tasks over the next couple of months, and you’ll be in much better shape for next fall and winter. Scouting New Ground for […]
