If deer hunters only went on perfect days they might miss some great bowhunting. Maximize your days with this info about how weather affects whitetail deer.
The best tips and tactics for scouting, woodsmanship, how to use game cameras, treestand and blind placement, where deer live and how to find them throughout the year.
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The best tips and tactics for scouting, woodsmanship, how to use game cameras, treestand and blind placement, where deer live and how to find them throughout the year.
Top Spring Tips: Shed Hunting, Planning Food Plots
Get your spring started right with a few proven tips from Steve Bartylla for finding more shed antlers, and for growing the best food plots this year.
Spring Scouting in Whitetail Country
Late winter and early spring scouting can be a huge boost to your overall hunting strategy. Knowing when and where to start scouting is the critical first step to a successful deer hunting season.
Deer Behavior During the Rut
White-tailed bucks across the country exhibit similar behavior during the rut, but how they roam during this period can vary widely, especially when comparing Western whitetails to their Eastern counterparts.
Create a Whitetail Happening
A key for many small properties is to draw deer in as they pass through and convince them to spend more time. That’s where scents and lures come into play.
Top 3 Spots for Hunting Public Land Bucks
Public land can be difficult to hunt, no doubt. With the right tools and scouting you can set up on the perfect spot over pressured deer. John explains where to find those spots.
Identify the Best Oak Trees on Public Hunting Land
Every deer’s life revolves around food year-round, and today John Eberhart is out on public hunting land comparing two of the best hard mast food sources that whitetails prefer.
Stealthy Tactics for Bowhunting Shooting Lanes
Having proper shooting lanes while hunting is essential. John Eberhart is out creating shooting lanes on private land to get ready for the hunting season.
Identifying Types of Scrapes and Licking Branches
John Eberhart explains licking branches and mock scrapes while out on public land.
Deciphering Buck Rubs on Public Land
Buck rubs always get us excited, but they can be misleading. When you’re hunting mature bucks on public land there are certain clues that buck rubs show, and John explains what he looks for on each one.