Way back in the olden days when I first started hunting with my father, two of the older men in camp would light out at night with their hounds for a few hours to hunt raccoons.
I had no clue about…
The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
Hunting Canada geese late in the year is not an easy task, but when the winter storms in the north start pushing down those final flights of birds, hunters are going to take to the field. Having a…
The laser rangefinder may be the most underrated of all the optical tools for hunters. Yet there are many hunting situations in which a rangefinder will make you a better shot with a bow, rifle, or…
At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind.
How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
Last week, I arrowed a nice little buck, and I’m happy to say the bowhunting factors I always go on about came together resulting in a quick and clean kill.
First, I waited for the right shot angle (…
We spend countless hours — and much of our paychecks — on outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. So when we get to a remote location, the last thing we need is to feel too winded and worn out…
Dr. Grant Woods shoots a big mature doe during Kentucky bow season.
From GrowingDeer.tv: 12 year old Rae Woods shoots a doe! (begins 0:32 - 06:16) Then Grant and team head to Kentucky where Grant…
Deer hunters who live outside of those traditional big buck states or provinces must think creatively when it comes to locating a 150-inch plus trophy. An old homestead may look abandoned but may…
You may have noticed a particular spike in your annual Christmas shopping list. Why are all these youngster’s asking for bows, arrows, and archery accessories? Mockingjay — Part 1, the next in the…
If you have a hunter or three on your Christmas list, count yourself blessed. At least you’ll never find yourself shopping for someone who “has everything.” No hunter ever has enough of the gear,…