Tips, tricks, and information associated with deer hunting.
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…
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…
At my day job, I spend a great deal of time answering questions about all kinds of hunting gear, tactics, and techniques. Given the incredible popularity of whitetail deer, it’s probably no surprise that I spend most of my time discussing various aspects of deer hunting. One question that seems to pop up every now…
Analyzing and understanding whitetail behavior can be a significant part of the deer hunting process, especially when chasing an older, mature buck that has been hunted before. While I certainly don’t consider myself an “expert” on whitetail behavior, I do have extensive deer hunting experience, and my day job gives me access to many other…
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…
At my day job, I have the opportunity to pretty much talk about hunting all day, and a great deal of that time is spent answering or trying to answer various hunting-related questions. One question that I hear asked over and over is, why am I not seeing deer while hunting? While it can be…
