Hunting tips, tricks, and information based on the different species of game.
As dove hunting season gets closer and closer, dove hunting fans start to drool as they know that summer is almost over and the fall hunting seasons are coming soon. Dove hunters start stocking up on shotgun shells, getting the dove decoys ready, and shotguns are oiled up. Just before dove season is usually a…
Introducing a youth or teenager to deer hunting is always a worthwhile venture and well worth your time. However, along with the preparation for that first deer hunt comes the challenge of choosing a rifle caliber that will do the job but doesn’t have so much recoil that the experience becomes unpleasant. Since the topic…
A whitetail deer’s greatest weapon is its highly acute sense of smell. Based on that information, it’s no surprise that scent is their primary method of communication as well. Not only is it the scent they carry on their bodies, but also the specific scents they leave behind. The primary way that deer leave their…
Deer populations are an essential factor in assessing the overall health of the herd. As such, it’s beneficial for deer hunters and land managers to have a good understanding of deer population dynamics. One critical tool for analyzing these populations is the buck to doe ratio. In this post, I’ll explore what this ratio means,…
Do deer decoys work? I wish I had a dollar every time I’ve heard that question asked at my day job. The answer is yes, they can, but not all the time. Under the right circumstances or conditions, whitetail decoys can be a helpful tool to lure that big buck into shooting range. However, there are…
As the annual deer season approaches, hunters start researching different types of deer attractants and scents. One such scent that I’m routinely asked about is urine scent from a doe. Doe urine scent can be a great way to attract bucks to your location, but one common question that arises is how long does doe…
One of the most common ways to grow more giant deer on a property is to follow or utilize some QDMA guidelines. While I agree with about 95% of the more common QDMA (Quality Deer Management Association) guidelines, I also have a few that I’ve found to be especially helpful for growing bigger deer. Over…
Weather is the one constant that can make or break any hunting, fishing, or outdoor experience. Some weather creates opportunities, while bad weather can take away opportunities. Coyote hunting is one of those activities that potentially is impacted by inclement weather or extreme temperatures. So let’s dive in and see if it makes sense to…
Around the middle of August, wing shooters start preparing for the upcoming dove season. Shotguns will be cleaned and oiled up, camo clothing will be unpacked, and the serious hunters will try to get in a few practice rounds of skeet or sporting clays. Just before the dove season starts, I see first-time hunters at…
Recently, I had a customer at my day job share a story about how his group of friends had just lost their deer hunting lease on a prime piece of property. The landowner has cows on the land, and one of his buddies on the lease mistakenly shot a young cow, thinking it was a…
