Lessons Learned: How Unsuccessful Hunts Can Shape You Into a Better Deer Hunter

I have 20 deer seasons under my belt, and Lord willing, I’ll have many more. While I have many mule deer and Whitetail racks in my home, I’m not too proud to say that I should have many, many more. I’ve made countless mistakes over the years that have cost me big time. Of course,…

ByDarron McDougalJanuary 5, 20220Comments

Hunting Stories Whitetail

How Weather Affects Deer Movement

I feel like a sausage—an onion-wrapped sausage—as I waddle my way to the tree stand. Layers upon layers of thermal underwear, a sweatsuit, a windbreaker, parka, ski pants, minus 100-degree boots, a neck warmer, toque, and mittens thick enough to safely handle liquid nitrogen have me loaded up and ready to face the absurdly cold…

ByNoel LinseyJanuary 5, 20220Comments

Whitetail

Patterning Whitetails: Is it Possible to Learn and Predict Deer Movement?

The concept of patterning Whitetails is not new. Our grandfathers did it naturally as they were afield farming or logging. They observed bucks as they went about their workdays, making mental notes of where and when the Whitetails appeared. For those who farm today and who hunt on their own property, this is still the…

ByMark RaycroftJanuary 5, 20221Comment

Whitetail

Last-Minute Whitetails: Sometimes Worth the Wait

“Why did you not shoot that buck? He walked to within less than 20 feet of where you were hidden under that pile of corn stalks,” exclaimed the smiling neighboring farmer when I walked back to my pickup, which was parked at his gate. I simply shook my head. For most of the Iowa late…

ByLarry WeishuhnJanuary 5, 20220Comments

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CanCooker Launches Conversion Griddle Fremont, NE – CanCooker is excited to announce the launch of its new Conversion Griddle. Featuring 100 square inches of BPA-free non-stick cooking surface, it instantly converts the Multi-Fuel or Portable Cooktop into a griddle for convenient cooking wherever your adventure takes you. Built-in grooves allow grease and oil to flow…

ByNA Bow Hunter StaffJanuary 5, 20220Comments

Hunting Stories Whitetail

Ghost Busters: When Big Bucks Disappear

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,…

ByJosh HoneycuttJanuary 5, 20220Comments

Hunting Stories Whitetail

6 Deer Hunting Mistakes Every Hunter Should Avoid

“Clack, clack, clatter…clash, clack, clatter, clack.” The sound of antler on antler resonated through the woods. Then, I gave my best rendition of a Whitetail buck tussle by adding a few soft, but deep, grunts. Moments later, I heard a branch snap. Waiting patiently, I recognized that I had the attention of a buck. I…

ByKevin WilsonJanuary 4, 20220Comments

Gear Hunting Whitetail

How to Find the Right Deer Scope

The Technical Know-How Crucial to Purchasing the Right Deer Scope Are you looking for a new scope for your deer gun? The options for a hunter in the market for a scope have become so numerous that it can be intimidating to try to decipher the technical lingo. First focal plane reticle, second focal plane…

ByJeff HelsdonJanuary 4, 20220Comments

Big Game Hunting Stories Whitetail

Saskatchewan Bush Bucks: A Welcome COVID Respite

I pointed my truck east and started the day-long drive towards deer camp. Opportunities to hunt Whitetailed deer in our neighboring province of Saskatchewan are available through a draw or with an outfitter. Many of the outfitters have licenses specific to Canadian residents, so there are plenty of options. I booked a hunt with Mark…

ByBrad FensonJanuary 4, 20220Comments

Tag: January 2022

Lessons Learned: How Unsuccessful Hunts Can Shape You Into a Better Deer Hunter

How Weather Affects Deer Movement

Patterning Whitetails: Is it Possible to Learn and Predict Deer Movement?

Last-Minute Whitetails: Sometimes Worth the Wait

New Products

Ghost Busters: When Big Bucks Disappear

6 Deer Hunting Mistakes Every Hunter Should Avoid

How to Find the Right Deer Scope

Saskatchewan Bush Bucks: A Welcome COVID Respite

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