The ridge top lay only 20 yards above after my stiff climb to reach it. I quickly lurched over the last few yards, topping out to kneel and suck in a lung full of much-needed air. The expansive view was exactly what I’d hoped for — a big canyon running far downhill. It was the...
Smoked venison sausage sounds outstanding and, combined with a little sweet kick, makes a perfect main attraction for a delicious and eye-appealing meal. Smoking is a curing method that has been around for centuries. Native Americans used the method, as have inhabitants of other countries. Venison, fish, fowl … they’ve all been tried...
“A simple life I will not have. It doesn’t satisfy me. I don’t believe in the status quo, it kind of leaves me weak. A mountain high is what I climb, I swim the river deep. If you crave the time of your life, try to keep up with me!” I’m going to live,...
Ted Nugent rocked Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 3 but it wasn’t at an arena on his acclaimed 2016 Sonic Baptizm concert tour. This special stop was at the Archery Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where Nugent was honored with the Dave Staples Golden Award of Merit. Named for archery veteran Dave Staples, who was...
West Point, Miss. (Aug. 30, 2016) — America’s original, categorically exclusive media authority dedicated to whitetail deer and hunting them will move to Pursuit Channel in 2017. Destination Whitetail and Land of Whitetail, two of hunting’s most popular television series devoted to America’s iconic and most-beloved big-game species, will join the sport’s greatest...
Regardless of how much practice one puts in at the range or the type of firearm, bow or crossbow one carries into the field, no other single variable plays a greater role in hunting success than knowing the actual distance to the downrange target. At best, just a few yards of misjudged distance can...
Popular hunting literature is filled with claims regarding the attractive powers of certain deer lures. “Estrous urine” lures, in particular, are advertised as being packed full of “hormones” and “pheromones,” reputed to be irresistible to a buck in rut. Just what is a so-called pheromone? And what do scientists have to say about this...
Whether you’re looking for a doe in the early season or a big buck during the peak of the rut, scent control always is a concern for deer hunters. It’s something we think about almost year-round, even when putting out game cameras for surveys or hanging stands and late summer work. Lethal Products has...
Photos making the rounds of social media are delivering some terrible news to deer hunters and others who love seeing giant bucks. A monstrous Ohio buck known as “Bosa” pushing 180 B&C or more has been watched, photographed and videoed for several years. He was hit and killed by a vehicle the last week...
You can debate whether there’s a real off season for the diehard predator hunter. You can’t debate that there’s only one fur season. Regardless if you hound the predators in the warm-weather season you should put any spare time into planning for future fur hunts. Get your hunt preparation out of the way now so you...
