The new bows for 2023 are raising the bar for bowhunters everywhere. Here’s a look at the latest hunting rigs. 1. Bear Execute 32 The 2023 Bear Archery Execute 32 encompasses what the industry expects in a flagship hunting bow. The compact 32-inch axle-to-axle length and 6-3/8-inch brace height make this bow maneuverable, comfortable, and most importantly, lethal in the field. The Execute offers speeds up to 340 fps with ... Xem chi tiết
Venison Prep: Soak It Overnight or Not? Another Good Chili Recipe, Too
While doing a little venison prep the other night on a deer I killed last week, I started thinking about the post-trim routines I’ve heard of over the years. “Soak your venison in …” and then it’ll often be followed by water, milk, buttermilk or maybe something else. Not a marinade. These “soaks” are specifically designed for one thing — removal of the blood and perceived “gamey” taste. By Alan Clemons, Managing Editor I’ve ... Xem chi tiết
The Best Stands to Hunt During the Rut | Deer & Deer Hunting
Without a doubt, hunters drop more big bucks during the peak of the rut than any other time of the year. Sure, some bowhunters take whoppers in the early season after keeping tabs on particular bucks all summer long. Also, some real wall-hangers are duped by rattling during the pre-rut. And for those die-hard hunters who stick with it to the very end, some of the nation’s biggest bucks are smoked during the muzzleloader ... Xem chi tiết
Bare Root or Container Trees: Read This Before Buying
The calendar might say snow and bone-chilling temperatures, but our cozy thoughts are on land management projects for spring. Mine are, anyway, and my second outdoor love (next to deer, of course) is trees. Lots and lots of trees! The biggest question I’ve been seeing lately is one that’s common this time of year: “I want to plant an apple (pear, plum, cherry) orchard … or pine (spruce, cedar ..) trees for windbreaks. Should I ... Xem chi tiết
How to Get the Gamey Taste Out of Your Deer Meat
Specific foods that deer eat in different parts of the country along with the methods of field-dressing, and time from death to getting the meat in the cooler, all can play roles in the flavor of the meat. Careful preparation in the field, skinning shed and kitchen will give you the best opportunity to have great tasting venison on the dinner table. Meet the turnip-patch doe. It happened back when my middle son Ethan was just ... Xem chi tiết