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Tree Stand Placement Is A Job In Itself This time of year everyone is scurrying back into the woods to set up tree stands. In
Tennessee to Hold First Ever Archery Velvet Hunt There are many first outdoor experiences in a person’s life. The first time your dad takes you
My Right Arm Was A Dead Stick of Lifelessness In the spring of 2013, I got a hair brained idea to spear a bear. A
Cruising Summer Bucks Deserve Your Attention I started running trail cameras years ago. All we had then was the 35mm cameras that would burn out
Be Effective & Efficient With the Right Trail Camera Equipment I’ve been effectively running trail cameras for about five years now. In my early days,
Find Your Why in Today’s Hunting World We live in a hunting world that consists of $400 trail cameras, $1200 bows, $50 per pack broad
High Fence Hunts – For the Lazy Hunter? Or Fun For the Whole Family? We have all seen the adds for different high fence hunts.
Shed Hunting for Antlers is Like Easter Egg Hunting For Adults If you’re a whitetail fanatic like me then you probably, love participating in the
Spear Hunting For Bear – My Hair Brained Idea Five-years ago I got a hair-brained idea that I wanted to go spear hunting for a
Hunting Regulations Have Allowed US Wildlife Populations to Thrive As an avid hunter I have this desire to travel and hunt all over the country
Are We Overlooking Trail Camera Cons? Trail cameras over the past 15 years have gone through a major transformation, most for the good. The days
Wheelchair Hunting Presents Many Challenges We all love seeing a big, healthy deer being harvested. Most of us have mobility, so if deer movement is
Public Ground Hunting Can Be Very Rewarding Are you unable to find hunting ground for the upcoming deer season? Worried about what to do? Check
Introduce Someone to the Outdoors and Preserve Our Passion As I write this blog, I must wonder how we have gone so far to the
Keep Your Archery Skills Up to Par for Huge Advantages Next Season Do you ever sit inside after deer season and wonder how you can
Hunting Podcasts – Top 5 to Follow I love getting an education while being entertained. If you’re anything like me, podcasts offer a great solution
Enjoy the Journey – Do Not Lose Sight of Enjoying the Passion You Love So often as a nation of hunters and outdoorsmen we love to
Why You Might Want to Check the Jaw of Your Next Deer for Upper Canine Teeth As hunters, we’re proud of every animal we kill.
Stand Behind Hunters – Which Side Are You Really On? With the ever growing number of anti hunters and their seemingly endless reach, it is
The Best Resource for Food Plots You May Have Never Considered Many big game enthusiasts and conservationists alike take habitat very seriously. Whether you’re after
Improve Next Hunting Season With Three Easy Steps From February til April you have the opportunity to do three things to improve next hunting season.
Spring Turkey Hunting – Run & Gun or Blind & Grind? With spring turkey hunting quickly approaching, now is the time to get your mind
Lighter Does Not Mean Good Shooting Stability As hunters we tend to think lighter is better when it comes to our archery equipment. But what’s
Outdoor Safety for Hunters Isn’t Just About Tree Stands When most outdoorsmen think about outdoor safety, their minds go directly to tree stand safety. Falling
Many of us see the local ads and flyers for indoor archery target shoots. But a lot think, “I don’t need to shoot that, I’m
Shed hunting is a great off-season activity. Not only does it help you keep your fitness level up but provides information about bucks that survived
With the dawning of the age of Pro Staff around every corner, aspect and realm of the hunting & fishing industry, and those staffers ranging
Maintaining Landowner Relationships Over the last several years I have gained, and lost, some great hunting ground. Property ownership changes for many reasons that are
I remember when I was a kid. We only got to go hunting a couple times a year but man those times with friends and
It’s almost 2018 and for most it is time to set a New Year’s Resolution. There are so many different options that people say they
Trying to think of gifts for hunters? It’s almost Christmas and you are still trying to find that perfect gift for the hunter in your
It is hard to define the words, trophy deer. Is it in inches of antler? The age of the buck? Maybe it is something deeper?
While the second rut may be rare to experience, it’s definitely important to be aware of it. Plus know a few tactics for taking advantage
Have you ever seen pure happiness from your children or other youth? I’m talking the kind of happiness where tears are shed. The kind of
Over the years I have seen many different deer blinds. From using old windmill towers to free sheds placed on trailers. How to construct one
The pre-rut is the last couple of weeks before the primary rut. Indeed pre-rut hunting is one of the best times to tag a trophy.
The October lull can be a frustrating time of year. Right now, deer are vanishing before our eyes including on our trail cameras. This period of
Why you might want to consider forgetting about trail cameras for a while. OK, OK. Hear me out. I realize this may sound like sacrilege.
Whether you shoot a 40, 50, 60 or 70 pound bow you can accredit that ability to your back muscles. Your back is a mass
I bet you are wondering what I’m talking about when I say The One Percenters. Of course you do. That’s the curiosity in all of
When it comes to a person’s strength in the field of archery it can be broken down into three key parts. Much like a bow.
This is the time of year that we all take to the woods and spend quality time at hunting camp. Whether it’s a couple of
Picture it… it’s late July you’re going through your hunting gear making sure you have every last piece of clothing and equipment washed, prepped and
So it’s almost labor day and the start of deer season for most people is little over a month away. You’ve got the family vacations
Is it fair chase? Is it too easy? Too hard? Unethical? We all have our opinions on how we want to hunt animals. What we
Ask anyone who bowhunts and they will tell you there is nothing like it. Not to mention, bowhunting really isn’t as expensive to start as
Ask a bowhunter what his favorite time of year is and more times than not, you’ll hear “the rut”. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like
One of the most difficult things to do is obtaining hunting permission on private ground. Several factors make it harder and harder to get
Corn is What Most Hunters Use Corn is what most wildlife lovers offer deer. Even though it is one of the poorest types of deer
When I was growing up, the only hunting women I knew were my mom, aunts and grandmothers. Most of my friends thought that only the
Moisture Causes Odor I’ve always felt that post hunt is just as important as the “at home pre-hunt”. When you think about it, it’s the
In the Field Pre-Hunt I never wear anything on the drive to the hunt that I’m going to where while hunting. Once I’m parked, I
Disclaimer: I don’t pretend to be an expert, nor am I pushing brands of products. Simply sharing my scent control procedure that has worked for
While the saying, “You won’t miss if you never take the shot”, may be true. There is even more truth to the fact that while
I want to talk to you about how important it is to create deer sanctuaries. About eighteen years ago I got permission to hunt a
When it comes to food plots there are several ways to go. From how you plant, where you plant and in particular what all to
All the hard work is finally done! Now it’s time to get some seed down and watch it grow! Generally speaking, seeding food plots is pretty
Soil preparation is tough if you do not have access to the right equipment. Breaking ground on new areas can be a daunting task,
Sprayers are first on the list of tools. Not only is weed control the most important task but it also the most difficult. Jumping right
Equipment you have available will determine how hard you will have to work. Food plotting is no easy chore. For most of us, gaining access
Soil testing is the most critical part of any food plot. Before planting, it’s of the utmost importance to analyze your soil. You want to
Food plots play an important role in the drive towards healthy animals and bigger bucks. They can transform deer management on tracts big or small.
More than once over the years I haven’t followed my gut and regretted it deeply later on. None more so than a decision to not
Trail cameras can be incredibly helpful, if you’re using them correctly. Go to your local outdoor store and there’s likely an aisle full of trail
Start Planning Your New Mineral Sites As spring draws near it’s time to start planning where you will place your new mineral sites. With deer
Why Are Minerals So Important? There is always something new to use or try in the outdoor world! Of course this is to improve our chances at
Hunters Are the #1 Conservationists Another opinion towards hunters is that we destroy both the population of animals and their habitats. That is far from
Hunters – Who We Are I typed – hunters are – into a search engine the other day and was more than disappointed to see