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Understanding a whitetail’s travel and bedding habits on a particular type of terrain often takes multiple seasons and a grueling amount of scouting time. The puzzle becomes particularly challengin … read more

Time to burst your bubble; for the most part, the rut occurs at the same time in your area each fall, meaning that the full moon does not trigger the whitetail doe estrous cycle. Too many of us, inclu … read more

Archery seasons across the Midwest are opening up. As hunters, our minds begin to wander to tree stands and trail cams. I was fortunate to get out this past week for my first sit. For me, the early se … read more

It happens each fall, in fact, it is going on as I write this article. No matter how hard you work and strategize to hold bucks on your property, some simply up and vanish overnight. But where do they … read more

This past weekend, prior to heading into the timber to check trail cams and begin fall inventory of potential target bucks, I had a thought-provoking debate with a hunting buddy of mine; when is the b … read more

By now, most of us are feeling the pre-game anticipation of archery opener. Like a bunch of NFLers on game day, we anxiously anticipate hitting the timber for the first time and kicking off the 2017 s … read more

In September, nonstressed deer can be very killable. I have learned that a small secluded clover plot or hidden bean field can become a sanctuary for large bucks all summer long. Until the acorns star … read more

Hunting in suburbias across AmericaIt is no surprise that metro hunting has become very popular in the past ten years and there is an excellent reason why; the suburbs have become a hideout for giant … read more

For the most part, turkey seasons have wrapped up across the midwest and our attention has shifted to late August and September when we will head back the whitetail woods. Spring is a great time to ge … read more

What weight merino?Choosing the right weight base layer is important. Staying comfortable in the outdoors during both hot and cold conditions is directly reflected by what you are wearing as a layerin … read more

12 Advanced Trail Camera TipsIf you haven’t put your trail cameras out yet, now is a good time. With antler growth at the halfway point, main beams and points are visible offering a sneak peak at the … read more

Call it what you will, whitetail deer develop a heightened awareness and become harder to hunt as they age. Mature whitetails live relatively secretive lives and can become ghosts if they feel pressur … read more