The snowy woods of the late season archery hunt are breathtaking, but not just for their beauty. The extreme weather adds a layer of complexity that a good hunter knows how to address. This means knowing how to stay warm while hunting so you can keep comfortable and safe, not to mention ready to shoot … Read more
Deer are complex creatures, and a ton of external factors affect their behavior. One of the most commonly overlooked is barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure. While it might sound like something from high school science class, it’s actually an important indication of the weather that deer use to decide where to move and … Read more
How much wind is too much for deer hunting?I was asking myself this very question on one November morning back in 1985. I was about to learn a lesson that has served me well ever since.I had awoken early on a Saturday morning, and while I was having coffee, I could hear the wind howling … Read more
Do deer move in the wind? For me, someone who hunts Pacific Northwest blacktails, this is a no-brainer. But us blacktail deer hunters are used to foul-weather hunting. It is inherent in the deer species. We know that windy, rainy, crappy days offer some of the best opportunities for harvesting a deer. As it turns … Read more
We know that hunting can be a cold and wet experience, but that doesn’t mean your feet have to suffer! By following the tips and tricks in this article, you’ll be able to keep your feet warm and dry while hunting, no matter the weather conditions. From socks to boots to insoles, there’s something for … Read more
You have a great piece of land to hunt on, but all of your trail cam pics show that the bucks are only visiting after dark. What if you knew how to get deer to come out during the day?Deer are mostly crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk, but … Read more
It used to be that if you wanted to learn how to bow hunt, you looked to a family member or friend for mentorship, but today it is as simple as asking Google for the best information on bow hunting for beginners. As your bow hunting journey takes you from beginner to expert, you will find … Read more
One of the most important things that we can do as deer hunters is to help get beginners involved in our sport in order to pass down the traditions of hunting. Below you will find our best deer hunting tips for beginners that will help them start hunting and be successful in getting their first … Read more
Deer stand placement strategy will play a major role in your deer hunting success or failure. In today’s post, you are going to learn how to develop a strategy for finding the most productive locations for setting up a tree stand.Below you will find our best tree stand set up tips complete with deer stand … Read more
Let’s face it, as deer hunters we are a competitive bunch and we all have those buddies that are consistently successful in finding shed antlers. Today I am going to share the best shed hunting tips so that you can learn how to find deer antlers like a pro! Shed hunting is a great opportunity … Read more
I was soaking wet and beginning to shiver in the cold, pouring rain, but I knew from past experience that deer hunting in the rain could pay off big time! I had been on stand for about 2 hours when the hard rain stopped as the tropical storm moved eastward. Fifteen minutes after the rain stopped, I … Read more
In today’s post we are going to address a question that we are asked on a regular basis by our readers. How to make a mock scrape? We will also address some of the reasons that you should make a mock scrape, as well as what makes successful mock scrapes. We will also set up a trail … Read more
Updated January 11, 2022 Scent control is one of the most important strategies in a deer hunters arsenal. Let’s face it, we can’t eliminate human scent, but we sure can reduce it and up the odds of fooling a deer’s nose for long enough to get a shot. I have been practicing deer hunting scent … Read more