by Jerald Kopp
It’s no secret that, in many areas, it’s harder than ever to gain access to private hunting property. While there are reasons such as urban sprawl and exorbitant pricing, there is also a lot of competition. In response to the latter, seeking free permissions is alive...
by Jerald Kopp
In the hunting sphere, the topic of conservation comes up often, which is a good thing. However, though there are many things we as hunters can do to further it, we often don’t follow through on a personal level. For example, many hunters grow a food plot to...
by Jerald Kopp
I gingerly sat down in the plastic lawn chair. I then quietly reached for my bow, nocked an arrow, and set it aside for easy reach, if needed. It was still at least 30-minutes before sunrise and darkness surrounded me in the native ground blind I had constructed a...
by Jerald Kopp
If you spend any time around deer camp fire pits, internet hunting sites, outdoor podcasts, or social media, you’ll notice some interesting terminology. It can be confusing to new hunters (and even seasoned ones). We’ve shared some of the popular terms in the past...
by Jerald Kopp
From its inception, hunting has been a shared experience. The difference from then to now is it was once necessary to feed and clothe groups of people. Today, the food is an optional justification for hunting and the communal component is more about the fellowship. I...
by Jerald Kopp
For those deer hunters that love the extra challenge and covet big antlers, mature bucks are the things dreams are made of. But to catch up to them, you have to acknowledge and account for their ways. Though it differs across areas, mature whitetails are at least four...
