When and How to Setup a Trail Camera
Trail cameras get you those candid shots of even the shyest deer. Once you know how to set up a game camera, you’re one step closer to a productive herd and a successful hunt.
Trail cameras get you those candid shots of even the shyest deer. Once you know how to set up a game camera, you’re one step closer to a productive herd and a successful hunt.
While many hunters consider doe estrus the holy grail of deer scents, there is a right way to use it if you want to be successful.
When it comes to hunting whitetail deer, the early bird gets the worm. You shouldn’t wait for the peak rut in November. Instead, start hunting in the pre-rut when you start to feel the first bite of fall crispness.
Mature bucks have their own way of announcing who they are: their scrapes. A tell-tale sign of the rut, you’ll find these scrapes under trees, marking the territory of the local bucks.
Before hunting season gets here, make sure your kitchen is stocked with the right blade. HEre’s a few great models that tacke different parts of deer processing well.
Deer are fast animals. They have to be to escape the many predators in their environment like cougars, bears and, of course, humans.
It’s essential to field dress your deer as soon as you’ve killed it. This process involves removing the internal organs of the animal in order to preserve the meat and keep it until you can get it home or to a processor. This can seem intimidating at first, but if you follow these tips and 15 detailed steps, you’ll find it’s a simple and fun part of the hunt that helps you get the most out of your kill.
To understand where to shoot a deer when bowhunting, you first have to understand which vital organs you should hit to kill the animal quickly and painlessly.
Too many bowfishermen learn the hard way that they need to a get a different rest for bowfishing than bowhunting. They move suddenly to follow a jerking fish, and their arrow flies right out of place.
We took a look at some of the most popular bowfishing reels on the market and found a few that really stood out. Read through our buyer’s guide to see what features and specs we looked for when making our selections.
In this guide, we dive into all the various factors that make a good arrow. Then we go through all the arrows on the market that have these features.
No better time to be out on the water than just after dark. Only one problem. How do you see the fish? To answer that question, we hit the market to find what makes the best bowfishing light and which models out there meet those specifications.
Imagine relaxing into your sofa after a hard week. You have a drink in the cupholder, and you’re nice and warm. You get out a book you’ve been meaning to finish or catch up on college football since you couldn’t watch the games last Saturday.
Now imagine you get to be hunting at the same time. That’s the benefit ground blinds bring to the table.
If you’re new to stand hunting, or if you’ve been using an old stand for a while and are looking for something to give you a new edge, this is the list for you.
Your tree stand isn’t a purchase to take lightly. You’ll be spending a lot of time in it. Bowhunters have come to love climbing stands for their convenience and versatility. First, consider the qualities of tree stands that make them good for bowhunting. Then take a look at our favorites.
Hang-on stands combine stability with portability to maximize convenience, so the hunt will be that much easier.
There are so many things to worry about when you’re hunting. Climbing into your tree stand shouldn’t be one of them. The right product can have you scurrying up that tree like an animal all while keeping you safe and secure.
Up your optical game! There’s a spotting scope on the market for every hunter and every situation.
It’s estimated that one in three tree-stand hunters will experience a fall at some point, so hunting from the treetops is no small risk. However, a good safety harness significantly minimizes this risk, and you absolutely must wear one when stand hunting.
Hats and other headgear can make big differences in a lot of different aspects of hunting. They come into play with everything from warmth to scent control. If you’ve never put much thought into what you’re putting on your head, read through our guide to see what you need and why.