Kelly Angel

Read that headline again before you react. Also, please read this post! There was a time in North America when old-time hunters would say, “Once a spike, always a spike!” The funny thing about that saying is they said it with all seriousness in their voices, but no one really believed it. Yep … they were mostly being facetious. The thing then was there were way fewer deer than there are today, and doe tags, well, pretty much ... Xem chi tiết

Crossbow users are among the most interested to see the latest gear that’s available, and this year shouldn’t disappoint. There are some truly innovative products available this season. 1. CenterPoint Wrath 430X CenterPoint’s Wrath 430X is loaded with great technology. It has an inverted cam design and CNC-machined aluminum rails for durability. A ball bearing retention spring keeps arrows in place. Its full bearing cam ... Xem chi tiết

Keep comfortable and concealed in the new treestands and hunting blinds for 2021. Take a look at the lineup below. 1. Sportsman’s Condo SC5 Hero Blind Want the reliability of older Sportsman Condo models, but with added features? Enter the SC5 Hero. It has three sliding windows, and one door window, increasing visibility while maintaining concealment. Its rugged, one-piece construction helps it to withstand the elements and ... Xem chi tiết

Why bluegills? For many, perhaps, their availability, willingness to bite or sweet-tasting fillets; yet for others, catching thick-bodied bulls approaching the magical 10-inch mark becomes a legitimate, noteworthy challenge. While fish this size are caught, boasts of such specimens are often of questionable measure, stretched long in both spun yarns and upon rulers, alike. Photo by Tom Gruenwald. © Media 360 LLC The truth is ... Xem chi tiết

That’s a fairly simple (and common question), but it has never been readily available. The number of deer hunters in the U.S. is a moving target, pardon the pun, because it fluctuates annually, and it really depends on who you’re asking (think government spin). Well, I’m here to tell you the answer, and you might be surprised. There’s definitely strength in numbers, and the number of deer hunters in the United States reflects ... Xem chi tiết

Hey shed heads, want to find more antlers this year? It’s time to start thinking about where to look and how to find the antlers bucks have cast. Shed hunting is a super way to learn more about the property where you hunt along with enjoying the outdoors. Let Joe Shead teach you how to find deer sheds. “Honestly, I can’t think of a better cure for cabin fever than getting out in the woods to hunt for shed antlers,” says Gordy ... Xem chi tiết

Do you say a hunter’s prayer when you go hunting? Do you believe in praying over a dead deer? What are your thoughts on your relationship as a hunter/predator and how that relates to the animals you bring home for your family’s dinner table? These are all rhetorical questions, of course. I’m simply curious how others approach what can be a deep topic that cuts to a very personal level. Each year I come in contact with many ... Xem chi tiết

Give yourself an edge this season with these four new deer attractants for 2023. 1. Code Blue Rope-A-Dope The Rope-A-Dope may have a funny name, but hunters will find it’s a deadly serious scent-and-cord combination for luring bucks into bow range. The Rope-A-Dope includes a weather-resistant cotton/synthetic blend rope that is 3 feet by 1 inch and a 2-ounce bottle of Rack Rub forehead and preorbital gland scent that ... Xem chi tiết

Prosperity reached many during the height of the North Dakota oil boom on the Bakken formation oil field in far western North Dakota. This modern-day gold rush brought a surge of labor to work the oil fields during the Great Recession, to a largely rural and secluded part of North Dakota. The boom peaked in 2012 and has since slowed with falling global oil prices. But, the real secret of what lies below the ground’s surface ... Xem chi tiết

Learning how to measure deer antlers is a great way to enjoy your hunting experiences more and also help friends who may have big bucks they want scored. Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ annual series of measuring sessions. Each year during March, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources ... Xem chi tiết