With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let young bucks walk; plant food plots; and enjoy the property the rest of the year for hiking, camping, fishing, small game hunting and family excursions.
Whether you are a beginner hunter or simply a nature nut, recognizing whitetail deer markings and signs can help you fill your tag or make you a more proficient tracker.
Next time you hit the woods keep your eyes peeled for the following. They will lead you to the deer — and you'll have a better understanding of why they were left in the first place.
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Product Review: "Records of North American Whitetail Deer" Book
Evolution of a Hunter
Deer Shed Antlers & EHD DiseaseMore dead bucks discovered and Dr. Woods shows how to learn stuff from the bones...cool... After the Shot, Let It Be
Favorite Food Plots: Wheat for Winter BucksEveryone who dabbles in food plots and deer habitat management develops favorite plants for the various seasons. After 30 years of experimenting I think I've tried about every seed imaginable, but in this occasional series I'll profile my top picks for various seasons. Moon & Weather - Hunting TipDuring 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 moving around to feed at night when it’s colder. However, during the dark of the moon or several nights with heavy cloud cover, deer will be much more active in the mornings. Deer Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control
Lessons from Milo Hanson's World Record HuntFew whitetail hunters today have enough hunting land available to track a buck for miles until they catch up with it. Most properties are too small for that.
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If you're a typical whitetail hunter today you probably spend more time online or watching DVDs or television shows than reading books on deer when you're not hunting, scouting or doing habitat work.
I would have never thought that on Dec. 26, of all days, I would come face to face with my nemesis.
The big doe slipped out of the hardwoods just minutes before legal quitting time. From my tree stand, some 20 feet above, I watched as she stepped cautiously into the field, tested the wind and began to feed.
When considering tactics for harvesting