Hunting

We put a lot of thought into the equipment we take to the hunting fields, but the one thing that keeps our hard-fought-for gear safe and functioning rarely gets such attentionxe2x80x94crossbow cases. Granted, a case to store your crossbow isn’t exactly glamorous or exciting, but it is necessary for protecting that expensive hardware, and it is required by law in many states. To shine a bit of light on this, lets take a closer ... Xem chi tiết

Is culling a myth or reality when it comes to whitetail deer management? Can you selectively kill and manage wild bucks to achieve mature bucks with big antlers if that is your goal? Man has always strived to be the best at what he does, and this same attitude applies to deer hunting, and more importantly, deer management. As a consequence of sportsmen’s insatiable desire to pursue larger-racked bucks and managers’ willingness ... Xem chi tiết

Bucks rubs reveal clues that can help you during the season, and many hunters actively seek rubs and rublines to discern buck movements during the season. Hunters also seek and take notice of scrapes, but the rubs are a favored signpost. Without a doubt, rubs are the king of deer sign and many hunters actively look for rubs and rub lines while scouting and hunting whitetails. Most bucks rubs are made at night, but that ... Xem chi tiết

Those of you who are just stepping into the bowhunting arena have probably stood (or are about to stand) like a deer in the proverbial headlights in front of the broadhead displays of your favorite sporting goods store. Don’t feel bad about it. The choices are many and, to the beginning bowhunter, trying to make the best pick can be downright confusing. Of all the bowhunting accessories available today, few can match the sheer ... Xem chi tiết

I should have known better and been frustrated by the results. Truth be told, I did know better. The ground targeted for a 1-acre alfalfa patch hadn’t been previously broken. Going from an overgrown meadow to alfalfa is a really big lift, particularly in an area that does not offer good soils. I knew better, but the owner asked that I try my best. So, I did. By late summer, it was painfully obvious that the alfalfa plot wasn’t ... Xem chi tiết