Hunting

If you have ever seen a deer engage in this behavior, you would correctly assume that it is most often conducted during the rut. However, this isn’t the only time of year deer do it, and — even more bizarre — bucks aren’t the only ones that engage in the scent-making and marking exercise. Yes, of course, I am talking about rub-urination. That is because rub-urination is one of the most common whitetail behaviors, but it is ... Xem chi tiết

Whitetail-Mule deer hybrids are often distinguished by their tail, among other characteristics. Throughout history, crossbreeds have fascinated us. Many of our monsters are a mixture of man and beast including werewolves, Dracula and Moth-man. Likewise, consider some of our heroes: Spiderman, Batman and Cat Woman. This trend is not a recent Hollywood construction; the “Minotaur” of Greek mythology was a creature that was half ... Xem chi tiết

You have hunted that special spot for years, maybe even decades, and killed some nice bucks, but have yet to see that true once-in-a-lifetime giant. But early this fall you captured a trail camera image of a legitimate record book class deer — a “Booner!” — and you’re beyond fired up! DDH Exclusive: Science-based whitetail insights from the Auburn University Deer Lab As hunting season approached, you put in countless hours of ... Xem chi tiết

One of the most highly anticipated hunting gear category launches each year is the compound bow, and 2022 produced another great crop of flagship offerings. 1. Bear Refine EKO The new Bear Refine EKO is durable, dependable and fast, at 342 fps. This model is 33 inches axle to axle and has a 6.375-inch brace height. Draw length ranges from 26.5-30.5 inches and draw weight ranges include 45-60 or 55-70 pounds. The bow weighs ... Xem chi tiết

A hunt here in Wisconsin was one for the ages for this bowhunter. The day was overcast, drizzly and super windy, but I decided to give it a try anyway. I settled into my ground blind at about 2:30 with hopes of seeing some turkeys or maybe a doe for the freezer. No turkeys showed up that afternoon, but several does did, and two of them (one in particular) were jumbos. Two SEVR-tipped bolts from my TenPoint Nitro XRT put the ... Xem chi tiết