Food plots will not only improve the health of your deer herd, they'll also increase your hunting success in the fall. Once you've chosen a spot, cleared the ground, applied lime and fertilizer and…
Perhaps, no cartridge in history has accounted for as many deer as the grand old man of deer cartridges, the 30-30. Introduced in 1895, it was originally deemed the 30 WCF, and first chambered for…
Early season food plots start out like this...
Looking for a simple way to plant food plots? Want to plant food plots but don't own farming equipment? Notice some bare spots in last year's plots but…
With deer seasons closed, there are lots of habitat alterations you can make that will improve the health of the whitetail herd in your area. One of the easiest and most rewarding is to create a…
I would have never thought that on Dec. 26, of all days, I would come face to face with my nemesis. The buck I'd been hunting for the last 90 days shows up at one o’clock in the afternoon, broadside…
I am a skeptic by nature. If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it is. But when it comes to ammo, I admit I've gotten sucked in to the hype from time to time.
To finally clear the air, I…
After years of hunting deer with a conventional inline muzzleloader using the various black powder substitutes available, a couple of years ago I switched to a semi-custom smokeless muzzleloader from…
During late season it is important to time moon phases. Deer become more nocturnal during the winter partly because of energy benefits they receive by resting during the day when it’s warmer and…
When considering tactics for harvesting mature bucks, the most vital area to focus on is scent control. The most important defense a whitetail deer has is its nose. You can beat the eyes with good…
Part 4: Adult Deer Sex Ratio
In this article I’ve been addressing a question posted on my Facebook page. The question was “What are your top 10 recommendations for managing land to yield mature,…
If all you're doing about deer hunting season now is fantasizing about that big buck you hope to encounter on a crisp November morning, you're making a big mistake, and you have a lot of catch-up to…
Acorns attract more deer than any other food source.
Outdoor Life Magazine: What deer eat. Aug 31, 2012
If it's been a good year for mast in the area of the country you hunt, acorns will attract…
