Bows, rifles, and buckshot—when it comes to deer hunting, there are plenty of options for the deer-obsessed outdoorsman. But regardless of your chosen weapon, tracking deer is essential for a successful hunt. Not only do you have to find them, but if you're blessed with a shot opportunity, you're required to track a blood trail. [...]

November is the peak of the deer breeding season, also known as the rut. This is when mature bucks are most active and easiest to hunt. There are several effective ways to attract deer during this time period. We will focus on four methods: baiting, calling, rattling, and scents. Each of these methods has its [...]

Tracking a wounded deer after the shot is a critically important skill that deer hunters need in their bag of tricks. One of the most sickening feelings in the world is making a shot on a deer and then being unable to find it afterward. Sometimes it’s a good shot, but you didn’t wait long enough and […]

Wondering what to do before deer season arrives? The space between spring and fall hunting seasons can be a difficult jitter-fest as we wait out the upcoming deer hunting seasons. Sure, there are fishing trips, grilling parties at the beach, and plenty of fun summertime activities with our kids and families. But for the deer […]

At Ambush Hunting Blinds, we love to make deer jerky.  It is a delicious snack that is easy to make, even though it may seem challenging.  You can find a lot of recipes online that call for a number of ingredients.  Everyone eventually modifies a recipe to suite their tastes.  A little more sweet here.  […]

Any hunter’s main goal is to get as close as possible to the animal they are hunting. One of the things that will kill your chances of bagging that big buck is your scent being detected by the animal. Did you know that whitetail deer have a better sense of smell than a dog? It […]

If you can bear the winter weather and freezing temperatures in your hunting blind, you stand a chance of a successful late season hunt. There are a few things that you can do to better your chances of a late season hunt and here are our top 5 tips. Tip #1: Learn Late Season Behavior […]

That time of hunting season is almost here! We know as the days are getting shorter and colder, late-season hunting is approaching. Should you pack any differently for a late-season hunt?  Depending on where you live.  The answer is probably, YES. To begin, bring your normal hunting pack when going on a late-season hunt. You will […]

As the hunting season progresses, the temperatures begin to drop. Filling a tag takes dedication because it can be hard to keep warm while hunting during late season. While you sit and watch for your target buck, it is extremely easy to lose body heat. You know as well as everyone else, nothing is worse […]