Whitetail Hunting Blog

This is the time of year when we think about the things we want to do or do different. Last years deer season is done, and our dreams turn to new bucks and deer adventures. Maybe a missed shot, or blown set up, or mistake cost you a great buck last season. Maybe you are disappointed with your gear, hunting spots, skills, or techniques. Now is when you begin to prepare for next season. Make

“Now I lay me down to sleep praying for a great hunt that can’t be beat!” Hunters often dream about great hunts. These hunts could be local or international. Seasonal outdoor shows, magazines, hunting shows, and web searches bait us to take a shot at these once in a lifetime adventures. It’s not just about the critters. Sure, deer, elk, bear, and other game are exciting. Some critters grow huge in more remote or unique

Many hunters and hunting clubs try to Cull or Selectively harvest deer to create a healthy deer herd. “Don’t shoot any spikes, branched antlered bucks, anything under a 4×4, or leave the monster buck alone.” The truth is supported by Science and not “Old Hunter Stories”. No other mammal has been studied more than the White-tailed Deer. There is a pretty good chance that what we learned and what is true are different. Back in

White Oak acorns are like Hershey Kisses for deer. The abundance of acorns attract deer from miles around. A Nut, or “mast” crop is a fall event that comes just in time to support deer heading into winter. Acorns are a wonderful winter food for deer and other wildlife. Other forest foods like apples, persimmons, and other fruit trees provide additional food. Grasses, forbs, tubers, and domestic crops fill out the deer buffet. Hunter planted

Most hunters are winding down by Christmas. In Montana the season ended the weekend after Thanksgiving. Hardcore Buck hunters hunt through the entire season. January offers late season and managed cull hunts. In some states, there are special hunts, black powder hunts, crop damage hunts and late archery seasons. In Maryland, there is a Black powder hunt that happens around Christmas. What a great excuse to go shopping! Several years ago, I kept hunting strong