Every year, countless deer hunters spend the offseason anticipating their first trip to the deer stand. By the time late summer arrives, it reaches a feverish pitch. Big expectations have been built based on trail cam images and buck-filled thought bubbles. Bows have...
As a long-time deer hunter, conditions matter to me. While I have a lazy moment now and again, I try and consider the main variables involved with bowhunting whitetails and stick to the script. On the rare days when many of them are in my favor, I’m stoked. It’s...
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...
It all happens so fast. As the evening sun makes its final descent, the realization that it’s already time to call it quits and head home sets in. It can be laborious, frustrating, and even depressing – especially if you’ve just experienced a promising hunt. Your...
Hunting multiple properties near home means having extra potential to encounter more bucks. Simply put, choices are good. That’s why I pivoted away from my main hunting property earlier this week. In the hunting vernacular, heading west usually entails high adventure...
Directly following deer season, there are a few certainties; Weariness, sadness, and even relief. After all, it’s a grind. For me, there’s another one too; my pants don’t fit quite right. I’ll get to that shortly. Run and gun hunting in the whitetail community...
