Ground blind hunting is among the coolest and most effective ways to pursue deer, but there are aspects of using the stealthy setups that must be kept in mind to get the most out of them.
Tag: whitetail deer hunting
Hybridization: A Unique Tail of Whitetails and Mule Deer
Different species, even closely related ones, are normally kept from crossbreeding by geographical isolation but whitetail and mule deer are unique.
WATCH: Learn to Age Deer With Just the Jawbone
One of the questions deer hunters ask most frequently when they see a buck or doe, either out in the field or at the skinning shed, is “How old is it?”
DDH Classic: Grandpa’s Food Plot Proverbs and Secrets
Believe it or not, many old truisms, proverbs and old-time sayings teach valuable lessons when farming for wildlife such as whitetail deer.
Grad Student: Advocate Conservation with College-Age Hunters
A Clemson University graduate student’s research gauging young adults’ interest in hunting suggests that the demographic can play a key role in the future of wildlife conservation.
Become A One-Man Wildlife Army for the Outdoors
There is a vast, stunning, towering, soul cleansing forest in the swamplands of southern Michigan that an uppity guitar player planted by hand. With many indigenous coniferous and deciduous species of trees, some now more than 45 years old, this mystical woodland paradise is living proof that real honest to God sweat equity prioritized stewardship […]
7 Great Tips to Plant Your Best Deer Food Plots
Food plots require planning and labor but return significant benefits in overall wildlife health, attraction and retention on your hunting property.
10 National Wildlife Refuges Could See Expanded Hunting Opportunities
Hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts have millions of acres throughout the United States to enjoy thanks to the National Wildlife Refuge System, and more opportunities may be on the way.
7 Great Advantages of Scouting After Deer Season
Scouting for sign after hunting seasons expire makes good sense because it’s less intrusive, and all of the telltale indicators that mark deer activity during the fall — including the rut — are still highly visible.
Do We Really Need One-Hole Rifle Accuracy for Deer Hunting?
Is it absolutely necessary to have “minute of angle” accuracy or bullets creating cloverleafs in the target with our rifles for deer hunting?