Author: Josh Honeycutt

A look at turkey hunting facts that can benefit turkey hunters There is much we don’t know about within the wide world of wild turkeys. There are many facts and strong opinions that we do know of though, and the following present some of those. Read along as we cover wild turkey facts you need to know. Turkeys Have Great Eyesight Eyesight is a turkey’s primary defense sense. They can visualize and process data very quickly, even faster than humans do. With eyes located on the sides of their heads, turkeys have 360-degree vision with just a slight turn of…

A look inside being a good mentor when introducing new turkey hunters to the outdoors The responsibility of creating new hunters is one we all bear. If you enjoy the outdoors, it’s your job to pass it on and pass along what it means to be a turkey hunter. Fail to do that, and hunter numbers continue to decline. Before delving too deep, though, who is a mentor, and who is a mentee? According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources a mentee is any person under the age of 12, or any person who has not completed a required…

Planting food plots for turkeys is a great tactic. Here are some things to know. A large percentage of deer hunters plant food plots for Whitetails. In fact, hunters have been doing so for decades. But many of those same hunters—and even devout turkey hunters—forget that turkeys eat from food plots, too. Planting these lush fields of green can be dedicated turkey plots as well. Here, I’ll detail some of the best food plot options for wild turkeys and how to plant them. Some of these hold turkeys at various times of the year, but the goal is to offer…

Here is a lighthearted assessment of best states for hunting whitetail when considering your next hunt: One of the finest things about America is its diversity. From coast to coast, there’s a lot of “different” sprinkled throughout. The same is true for its deer hunting, which varies wildly in kind and quality from one state to another. That statement leads me to a hot topic — Whitetail sleeper states, and which are the best places for bowhunters. Follow along as each Whitetail destination in the country is assigned to one of five bowhunting categories: legacy states, original sleepers, light sleepers,…

An arrow soars through the air, whistling a keen tune as it finds its destination in the target. Archers have experienced that lovely sight for thousands of years, and hopefully, it’s one that will continue for thousands more. Archery has changed greatly since its origins and is likely to continue to do so. Here’s a brief look at how archery has evolved throughout history. ORIGINS Exactly when archery began is unknown, but cave wall paintings suggest that the practice was adopted very early in mankind’s history. The oldest paintings on record are in Spain, and they are likely to date…

Are you in the market for an increased archery fps? Check this 2022 lineup of the Fastest Hunting Bows. Speed bows are all the rage these days, and everyone wants to know about the fastest hunting bows available on the market. The 2022 crop didn’t disappoint and assembled some of the speediest stick slingers ever seen, including bows reaching 360 and even 370 fps. If you’re hunting for a fast new hunting bow, here are 12 options to consider. Xpedition Archery Smoke You came here for the speed, and the new Smoke by Xpedition Archery delivers. It’s the fastest bow…

There’s an explanation for why that mature buck you’ve been following suddenly disappears. Deer hunters who run trail cameras have experienced voids left by monster bucks that suddenly disappear. Oftentimes, we call these ghosts—and bestow them synonymous names for their cunningness and ability to evade death. But bucks aren’t ghosts. They’re just ghosting us. Or, at the least, there is a very real explanation for their sudden disappearance. Here are eight reasons why these disappearances can happen, and what you can do about them. 1. Environmental Changes One of the biggest reasons deer leave is a result of changes to…