Hunting

With archery deer hunting season just around the corner, I think this is a great time to talk about shot placement on white-tailed deer with your crossbow. I hope that you find the following do’s and don’ts helpful in the field in your pursuit of whitetails this fall. By choosing your crossbow shot placement carefully, you will greatly increase your chances for a harvest and successful recovery. Do Choose Broadside Shots Over ... Xem chi tiết

If you observe whitetails for enough years, you’re bound to see something like this: A huge cyst-like growth in the brisket area of an infected deer. Itxe2x80x99s not uncommon to get a call or email about a strange occurrence found on a deer xe2x80x94 from xe2x80x9cmessed upxe2x80x9d antlers and hooves, to missing testicles on what appears to be a buck. But one of the most common deer phenomenon Ixe2x80x99m asked about deals ... Xem chi tiết

For nearly six decades I’ve been a student of the whitetail. In my wildest dreams I never envisioned having a career in the outdoor field. You see, I’ve gone through a process of sorts in my relationship with the whitetail. When I was a young boy, all I wanted to do was get a glimpse of them. Then during my teenage years, the thrill of hunting whitetails was a big part of my life. As I climbed the hill of life and went from ... Xem chi tiết

What causes bucks to shed / peel their velvet? Do older bucks normally peel before younger bucks? What factors cause bucks to shed their velvet early or later than normal? A freshly peeled buck is a sight to behold. (DDH file photo) The whitetail velvet shedding process is one that has fascinated deer hunters for centuries and it seems that more and more hunters are observing changes in buck behavior on their properties. Case ... Xem chi tiết

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