LSS: Busted by the Oldest Trick in the Book

LSS: Busted by the Oldest Trick in the Book

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...
LSS: New Buck Down, a Dog, and a Trespasser

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...
LSS: Maximizing Stand Time with the Solo Camp Sleep Over

LSS: Maximizing Stand Time with the Solo Camp Sleep Over

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...
LSS: Buck Down, Heading West, and Target Bucks

LSS: Buck Down, Heading West, and Target Bucks

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...
LSS: Why Solo? Why Private?

LSS: Why Solo? Why Private?

The Lone Star Solitary (LSS) series has a few premises involved. For example, it involves hunting only free-range deer, almost exclusively bowhunting, and staying reasonably close to home. Of course, in Texas, it also means utilizing deer feeders in some cases....

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