With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let…
One of the more common food plot questions we're asked is, "How long will a food plot last"? The short answer is "It depends". It depends on a whole lot of factors, but most of all it depends upon…
Back in the days of the Old West, we're told the settlers always admonished each other to keep their powder dry. Well, I've always wondered if the natives didn't have their own version of it, because…
Photo courtesy of Advanced Taxidermy & Wildlife Design Many of us dream of bagging a record-book whitetail buck, moose, bear, etc. Of course, few people ever do. But that doesn't stop us…
During summer, your hunting dog will be less active than during fall and winter. There will be no quail to point, no squirrels or raccoons to tree, no rabbits or deer to chase, no ducks or doves to…
It seems like everyone is planting food plots for deer these days. That's OK by me because even a basic food plot will provide valuable nutrition to deer and add important biodiversity to most…
The author's first bowfishing trophy, a 13-pound carp shot within five feet of the boat.
My First Bowfishing Experience
Despite more than 20 years of bowhunting experience, I had never taken…
The frost-covered ground crunched under my insulated boots no matter how hard I tried to sneak to my deer-stand. The rut was in full swing and I had high hopes of filling a buck tag. Nearly as an…
Today's archers have an infinite supply of accessories, especially when it comes to arrows and broadheads. With so many choices, a new hunter may be overwhelmed and left unsure of which product to…
Two or three weeks of archery deer season is the only time some bowhunters wrap their fingers around a bow's grip. Many bowhunters invest only a few weeks of random practice before opening day, and…
Turkey season is in full swing and, like most traditional bowhunters, I've long since settled on a broadhead. This was the result of trying out different approaches, talking to successful bowhunters…
Today's game cameras feature so many innovations that buying one can seem overwhelming. Which camera should you go with? Which features are necessary and which are not? This guide will run through…
