by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
I’m somewhat of a hunting minimalist. While my wife and dedicated hunting closet beg to differ, I try to not buy too many hunting gadgets. Okay, okay, let’s place me firmly between minimalist and occasional sucker for new gear and gadgetry. The fact is, in addition to...
by Jerald Kopp
Whitetail deer hunters love their gear. There is a ton of it out there all aimed at increasing your odds of taking a quality buck. Products ranging from the basic to the revolutionary abound. The problem is many revolutionary offerings, while kind of cool, provide...
by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
The use of staging areas in the whitetail hunting world has been really popular over the last decade. Conversely, hunting over deer feeders has been popular over several decades. While the latter is a polarizing topic, it’s a great way to bow hunt deer in states where...
