Here’s what deer researchers have to say about the effects of wind speeds on whitetail movements. It just might change what you thought you knew about the wind/whitetail movements relationship.
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Spring Projects for Deer Hunters: Frost-Seed Clover
Whether you’re stuck at home by choice or by order, we’ve got you covered when it comes to busy-bee projects. As we head into the spring season, there’s never an excuse for being bored, especially when you’re a diehard outdoorsman or woman. Let your imagination run wild. There are literally dozens of things you could […]
10 Tips for Finding More Shed Antlers
Hey shed heads, want to find more antlers this year? It’s time to start thinking about where to look and how to find the antlers bucks have cast. Shed hunting is a super way to learn more about the property where you hunt along with enjoying the outdoors. “Honestly, I can’t think of a better […]
This Giant Buck is the Most Awesome Thing You’ll See Today
This one surfaced on social media a few years ago, but it is again making the rounds. Did you do a second-take? We don’t blame you if you did … It’s that good! This is a truck tailgate wrap created by Sandy’s Custom Auto in Jacksboro, Tenn. That’s some fine artwork right there. Lifelike image, […]
Deer Molting: When and Why Deer Lose Their Hair
Deer molting is a sure sign of spring. The reasons why deer lose their hair are fascinating, and yet another sign that Mother Nature knows how to take care of her critters. Deer Molting is a Natural Process If you have trail cameras out, you’ve probably noticed some really ratty-looking deer out there. I’ve received […]
7 Killer Bowhunting Tactics: Small Internal Food Plots
Every time my wife, Nicole, and I set up a stand in a tree or on the ground, we look for ways to make that location the best it can be. We try to enhance each stand location by making sure there are one or more calling cards available to deer. By Pat Reeve What is […]
More Clues About How, Why Deer See Better Than Humans
White-tailed deer are a prey species. Their sight, hearing and sense of smell are especially adapted to evade predators, human hunters included. While the whitetail’s ability to hear and smell potential danger is probably most critical for survival purposes, I’ve been impressed by their ability to detect even the slightest bit of potentially dangerous movement. […]
6 Tips for Drought-Proofing Your Food Plots
This time of year means that parts of the whitetails’ range are or could soon be under a drought. Following these six steps for drought proofing food plots could mean the difference between having some food for deer or a complete withered failure. Select the right location. You can’t just select any open spot and […]
Bonus: Great Predator Guns for Any Hunter
Manufacturers are producing a number of excellent guns tailor made for hunting predators. It’s hard to pick up a hunting magazine or turn on an outdoor network without seeing something dedicated to predator hunting. Try it and it’s easy to see why calling a predator into gun range is one of the fastest growing segments of […]
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 […]