Ah, the dearly beloved hunting myth. There’s nothing like the spin of an old yarn to really help impressionable, new hunters getting into deer hunting along while learning the ways of the whitetail. Here are our top 10 favorite deer hunting myths that have surely caused many a hunter to miss opportunities to fill the […]
Considering getting into deer hunting? Deer hunting isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. If you’ve decided to make a commitment to putting meat on the table for yourself and your family, you’ve taken the first step towards self-sufficiency. You have also stepped into the addictive pursuit of big game. We welcome you! […]
Planting a food plot is an incredibly effective way of bringing deer in and holding them on your property long enough to hunt them. If you do it right, you can grow a herd that frequents your property and doesn’t just show up for goodies when spring green-up starts. Take the time to consider and […]
What is shed hunting, and what is its’ purpose? Male deer lose their antlers every year in the later winter months, between January through March. This includes whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose, and many other species of the Cervidae family. After breeding season, bucks’ testosterone levels change causing their old antlers to fall off, […]
Every hunter has a plan for the next deer season. They know where they will put their blind, what deer they are after, maybe even the age and size of the deer they have been tracking. Most hunters even pick out a name. These skills and traditions go way back. Do you remember the beginner […]
As the hunting season has come to a close, you are getting ready to leave your hunting blind until next fall. Just like any other hunting equipment, you need to care for your hunting blind. To take care of your hunting blind and prep it for off-season storage, there are a few things you should […]
Congratulations on a successful hunt from your hunting blind! You just took a monster 12-pointer and you decided in advance that, if you got a trophy, you were going to get a shoulder mount. If this is the scenario that plays out, you want make sure you follow these instructions when skinning your deer. If […]
After having a successful season in your hunting blind, you took the trophy you were following for 2 years. The question then becomes, what kind of mount do I want. Some mounting options are very simple and others can grow quite complex. Most hunters choose to take their trophies to the taxidermist, but others will […]
Some hunters prefer to process the game they hunted themselves. There are multiple ways to process game and below are a few recommendations to follow. Before processing your game, learn how to gut it. If you are not interested in processing your game at home, it can be taken to the local butcher where they […]
