Contributor Josh Honeycutt dives into one of the simplest but most powerful tactics for patterning mature bucks: mock scrapes.
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Understanding Mock Scrapes | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
The team breaks down how, when, and where to create mock scrapes to attract and inventory mature bucks on your hunting property.
Whitetail Billboards | Deer & Deer Hunting TV
Dan Schmidt and Mark Kayser share insights into the natural behavior of white-tailed bucks, particularly during the rutting season, and how scrapes play into their territorial and mating behaviors.
Bring in Bucks With Rope Scrapes
Licking branches are great for deer activity, but have you tried a licking rope? This new product from Wildlife Research Center, Golden Rope, is ultra-absorbent of scent.
Stop Big Bucks in Their Tracks with These Mock Scrape Tips
Mock scrapes are highly underrated tools for getting mature bucks to stop in a shooting lane. Find out how Steve Bartylla creates these setups.
The Best Place to Put Mock Scrapes for Deer
This week, find out how Steve sets up staging plots to give him the best odds for making a successful shot in this episode of Grow ‘em Big.
How to Create Mature Buck Staging Areas
Staging areas are where mature bucks will stay during daylight before entering an open area for nighttime feeding.
Create Mature Buck Hubs With These Tips
Optimize staging areas for shot opportunities with these tactics from Steve Bartylla.
Divert Bucks to Your Stand with This Proven Tactic
A number of buck scrapes are made and seldom hit again, and a good majority are created at night. A Magnum Scrape Dripper can help with this.
A New, Efficient Way to Make Mock Scrapes for Deer
The more a mock scrape stands out, the more deer will want to stop to use it, providing you with a shot opportunity.