Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the Pennsylvania man who died this week after falling from his tree stand. This tragedy should reinforce the following steps every deer hunter should make before hunting and while hunting: 1. Always leave a map of where you will be hunting, including the precise...
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post asking how do you prepare for deer hunting? As the days speed by and my first season swiftly approaches, mentally preparing myself for bowhunting is incredibly important. I’ve been reading a lot, not necessarily books centered just on deer hunting, but on hunting in general, and...
I’ll be hunting from two, possibly three, tree stand locations on our property this October. Based on Bryce Towsley’s advice on scent control, I know I need to switch locations throughout the season so the scent has a chance to neutralize. In fact, he mentioned that the first day you hunt in a tree...
Thanks to modern stand manufacturers, newer materials and better designs, hunting whitetails in comfort up in a tree is easier than ever. By Patrick Meitin It’s a safe assumption that most of you spend almost every spare autumn moment perched in trees. Years ago, I’d sit or stand on branches or a 2-by-4 tacked...
by Alan Clemons Hunter’s Specialties ground blind, the Primetime, is a great combo blind for multiple uses: deer, turkey, predators, watching wildlife with family and kids, or even camping overnight. Ample windows and space add comfort and hunting ease. Durability allows you to leave it in the woods so wildlife become accustomed to it,...
by John Smith, D&DH reader My first day hunting the 2010 Wisconsin bow season nearly became my last. On Nov. 8, I went to hunt a 40-acre wooded lot in the central part of the state. I have hunted the land more than 20 years. Although it is small, it features a nice oak...
Some of you have recently reported suspicious phone calls or offers in the mail to renew your subscription to Deer & Deer Hunting.
Your uneasiness may be justified. While still rare, fraudulent mailings and phone calls are increasing. We have confirmed that unauthorized parties are attempting to represent themselves...
You may be using a faulty treestand if it meets these specifications.
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