The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
Hunting Canada geese late in the year is not an easy task, but when the winter storms in the north start pushing down those final flights of birds, hunters are going to take to the field. Having a…
The laser rangefinder may be the most underrated of all the optical tools for hunters. Yet there are many hunting situations in which a rangefinder will make you a better shot with a bow, rifle, or…
At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind.
How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
Last week, I arrowed a nice little buck, and I’m happy to say the bowhunting factors I always go on about came together resulting in a quick and clean kill.
First, I waited for the right shot angle (…
Deer hunters who live outside of those traditional big buck states or provinces must think creatively when it comes to locating a 150-inch plus trophy. An old homestead may look abandoned but may…
If you have a hunter or three on your Christmas list, count yourself blessed. At least you’ll never find yourself shopping for someone who “has everything.” No hunter ever has enough of the gear,…
We’re told in countless articles and blogs to deer hunt near doe groups as the rut approaches. But the real key to success is to find the right doe group.
You can tell when does are in estrous. They…
One of the best ways to improve your chances for a mature buck as deer season winds down is to eliminate tactical mistakes. More often than not, those mistakes are a matter of neglecting important…
The crowds of deer hunters are gone and the woods are again silent—and that terrain suddenly appears barren to most hunters. You’ve got an unfilled deer tag in your pocket, and you’d like to fill it…
From the time humans started hunting for food, they have been improving technology to increase their chance of success. We each develop our own creed as to what works for us.
A Garmin handheld GPS…
