Born and raised in Indiana, Brantley spent his youth chasing deer and turkey and, along the way, developed a passion for bowhunting. Although he still enjoys other types of hunting, his true passion is bowhunting, and he has or will author most all the bowhunting content on this site. Outside of work, Brantley is married and the father of two beautiful little girls. Brantley has worked in the hunting industry, with an emphasis on archery and bowhunting, for more than ten years.
Understanding Deer Scents and Deer Lures

Guide to Understanding and Using Deer Scents and Deer Lures

Consistently successful deer hunting requires a variety of outdoor-based skills and diverse hunting techniques. Learning all the different tricks and tips of deer hunting is a lifelong process for most hunters as new tactics are constantly being introduced. However, one fundamental concept of deer hunting involves the use of deer scents and deer lures. In…
Whats the Best Time of Year to Rattle for Bucks?

What’s the Best Time of Year to Rattle for Bucks?

Being a successful deer hunter requires skill, perseverance, and some luck.  Developing or improving your hunting skills can mean the difference between filling your tag and coming home empty-handed.  One skill that every deer hunter should consider adding to their bag of tricks is antler rattling.  Learning to rattle antlers is an efficient hunting tactic…
Hunting Small Game with a Bow

Hunting Small Game with a Bow

When most hunters think of small game hunting, they rarely envision doing it with a bow. However, there are several good reasons to consider hunting small game species through some form of archery. And let’s be honest here, hunting small game with a bow is tough! The targets are smaller than usual, move erratically, and…
Deer Feeding in the Rain

Do Deer Move After Rain, and Is It Worth Hunting Right After a Rain?

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…

How Long Does it Take for Deer to Get Used to a Blind?

So, you found the best spot ever to hunt deer, but, for one reason or another, you can’t or don’t want to hunt from a tree stand. Your most effective alternative option will be using a deer hunting blind. Hunting blinds are either naturally occurring or manufactured hideouts that offer a hunter the capability to…