TOP PRODUCT Dead Down Wind – Wind Detector Even just a tiny whiff of human odor can send deer bounding away. That’s why controlling scent by checking the wind is so critical. I learned that lesson the hard way years ago when there was a big buck bedding area downwind of my setup. I didn’t…
As a deer hunter who’s spent many seasons chasing whitetails through hardwoods, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to hunt ridges successfully. Trust me, ridge hunting can be an extremely effective technique if you know how to take advantage of the unique opportunities these terrain features provide. Let me walk you through my…
If you are new to deer hunting, few things are more frustrating than waking up on opening day to see rain pouring down outside. Your mind immediately wonders – will deer even move in these wet conditions? Can you still have an effective hunt? While heavy downpours may deter deer movement, you may be surprised…
I used to be one of those hunters who saw raindrops in the forecast and immediately started moping around, certain the upcoming week was a total bust. Mature bucks don’t move in the rain, right? And even if they did, sitting all day in a soaked treestand sounded about as fun as a root canal….
As a whitetail hunter, I’m obsessed with understanding how weather affects deer movement. I mean, we’ve all been there – sitting in the treestand on a miserable day wondering if we just wasted our precious vacation day because the weather shut the deer down. Or maybe you’ve hunted all day in tough conditions only to…
If you’ve spent many fruitless hours in a stand wondering where all the deer are, you’re not alone. Between pesky hunting pressure and keen whitetails sticking to the shadows, success is never guaranteed. In this guide, I’m going to walk you through how to hunt smarter based on deer biology and behaviors, tactics for going…
Whether it’s your first deer or your fiftieth, it’s normal to feel some nerves when the moment of truth arrives and you have a deer in your sights. Otherwise known as buck fever, that adrenaline rush is part of what makes hunting such an exciting sport. But too much excitement at the wrong moment can…
Forget sitting motionless in a stand waiting for deer to come to you. To experience the true thrill of spotting and stalking a wary mature whitetail buck, you need to still-hunt. Well, to be fair, both hunting techniques have their advantages. But since you’re reading this, I assume you think still hunting is better. This…
As soon as the first acorns start pelting the leaf-covered forest floor, whitetail activity explodes. Deer pour out of bedding thickets to feast on the nutritious bounty, offering opportunistic hunters a chance at an early season prize. This feeding frenzy is just one example of how understanding deer food sources can help hunters pattern whitetail…
The moon’s phases have long captivated hunters who wonder if lunar cycles affect deer movement and behavior. This ancient mystery continues to stir debate. What moon phase is best for deer hunting? Do moon phases even influence when you should hunt? In this guide, we will take a look at the facts, myths, theories, and…
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