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Ask any deer hunter what their favorite weather conditions are for hunting, and you’ll probably get several different answers. However, I bet that not a single deer hunter surveyed will choose rainy weather as their favorite condition to hunt whitetails. In fact, most hunters will reschedule any planned deer hunt if they see rain in the…
If you want to spark up an interesting conversation with a squirrel hunter, ask them to name the best rimfire caliber for squirrel hunting. Ask ten different squirrel hunters, and you’ll probably hear various opinions and answers. However, the bulk of those surveyed will most likely say a 22 caliber, while others may suggest a…
Recently we received the following email from a reader asking about a buck’s neck sweling during the rut? Since this question or inquiry is debated regularly, I thought it made sense to post the response on our site. His original email: (posted with his permission) Hey, some of my deer hunting friends and I recently…
If you’ve done any shopping for hunting clothes, then you’ve probably heard of Sitka Gear, or at least, been exposed to the brand. Sitka is a maker of high-performance outdoor apparel geared towards hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. I deal with Sitka at my day job so I’m pretty familiar with their line of products….
Shotguns are the most versatile firearm on the market today. With the right shotshell load, a shotgun can be used to harvest large or small game, hunt birds in flight, and even shoot competitive games like sporting clays or skeet. That popularity also means that shotguns are carried in the field and may be fired…
I’ve always believed that strategic deer stand placement is the key to a successful hunting season. Stand placement can make or break a successful hunt, so it’s an integral part of any deer hunting strategy. It’s all about finding the perfect spot to set up your stand, taking into consideration factors like wind direction, access,…
Squirrels are still one of my favorite game species to hunt due to their simplicity. All you need are a patch of woods, a rimfire rifle or shotgun, and some ammo. Squirrels are best known as being early risers who start the day early, but recently, someone asked me what time do squirrels wake up,…
One thing that still amazes me about whitetail deer is their extraordinary sense of smell. While a few other species in the animal kingdom have a better nose, whitetails are near the top of the list when it comes to having an incredible olfactory system. This acute olfactory ability enables them to discern multiple scents…