Hogs may not look pretty or provide as much meat as some larger game animals, but if you give them a chance, they can be one heck of a good time to hunt.
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Whitetail Predation | Land of Whitetail
How many of your fawns are being eaten by bears, bobcats, wolves and coyotes? The team provides expert insights.
The Big Question: Can Coyotes and Wolves Exist with Fewer Deer?
Despite their inherent behavioral differences, gray wolves and coyotes share one common dietary interest: white-tailed deer.
Bonus: Pound More Feral Hogs with Souped-Up Attractant
Despite being fun to hunt to keep bow and gun skills sharp, feral hogs are a scourge of deer hunters, landowners and wildlife agencies for myriad reasons.
EXCLUSIVE: Thinking Slowly About Coyote Predation on Deer
After reading the title, some of you might have thought: When it comes to coyotes, the only thing I want to slow down is my breathing as I squeeze the trigger. While I’ve had similar thoughts in the past, and have taken a number of coyotes from the deer stand and on the trapline, allow […]
Song Dogs of the East: Change Expectations, Tactics for Eastern Coyotes
As a lifelong New Englander who has called predators from Connecticut to Maine since the early 1960s, I’m always amused when a Western-based writer tries to explain how it’s done east of the Mississippi. They invariably come up with some great theories that often sound convincing to the nov- ice predator caller, but it’s easy […]
Hot Gear: New Ammo for Great Predator Hunting
Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce it has expanded its American Eagle Varmint & Predator lineup with new 90-grain 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel loads. The loads combine accuracy, consistency, reliable performance on target and an affordable price tag to create the perfect round for the avid varmint hunter. Shipments of these new products […]
Is Coyote Control the Answer for Better Deer Hunting?
As I discussed in previous Deer & Deer Hunting articles, white-tailed deer populations seem to have peaked throughout much of North America and now are on the decline — in some areas sharply. Obviously, fewer deer means fewer hunting opportunities. By John Ozoga For Deer & Deer Hunting The reasons for this deer population decline undoubtedly […]
In this Incredible Age, What Defines the Modern Hunter?
What best defines the modern hunter? I’d argue it’s not really a question of who he or she is, but rather when he or she lived. Every generation has had its rendering of the modern-day hunter, dating back to prehistoric times, when early man embarked on the hunt with primitive weapons in search of food for sustenance, […]
Predator Bonus: On a Sweltering Summer Hunt, Lil’ Brother Makes a Crack Shot
A hot evening, wild feral hogs and thick woods isn’t an ideal setup for a first-time hunter but the stars aligned for a perfect outing.