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LSS: New Buck Down, a Dog, and a Trespasser
Just because there’s nobody to immediately share the moment with doesn’t mean solo hunting is without memorable moments. So far, 2021 has been kind to this private land Whitetailer. Following my October pre-rut buck on one property, my arrow found a 12-point on...
Has Oklahoma Become an Elite Whitetail State?
Hunters that think of big whitetails dream of the Midwest. States like Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky come to mind, as they have rightfully earned the title of big buck states. They have continually produced big deer and have become...
The Straight 8: Hunting Resolutions for the New Year
New Year’s resolutions – a proposed act of self-improvement or vow to do good. “Do better”. They’ve been around forever. Lose weight, diminish debt, volunteer for a charity, get that job promotion; the list can be long. What about our hunting and outdoor...
When Romance Leaves the Air: Smashing the Late Season Post-Rut Blues
The love-kind of like relationship of hunting whitetails can be profound. A couple of weeks after Thanksgiving, I sat in my favorite chair at home near the fire. I had just put the Christmas lights on the house (the last one in my suburban...
The Slick 6: Christmas Gifts for Hunting Guys and Gals
These days, Christmas decorations and music hit the stores as early as the day after Halloween. Nonetheless, it still feels like the holidays sneak up on us. With that comes the chore of shopping. For friends and family that boldly live the hunting and outdoor...
Deer Hunting: Understanding Seasons and Choices
All around the country, deer season is underway in one form or another. For die-hard whitetail junkies like me, it seemed like it would never arrive. The first few chances to sit in the deer woods really get me jacked - even in Texas where early October bow hunts are...
Texas Buck Registry: Whitetail Hunting, Management, and History
Deer season in the Lone Star State is a monumental activity and pastime. During this magical time, hunters in virtually every part of the Texas landscape hit the deer camps, leases, and lodges with a vengeance. Like everything in Texas, whitetail hunting is big; big...