Whitetail Hunting Blog

Buck hunters have many odd rituals, tastes, and habits! This is not much of a surprise since most male Buck hunters are probably all ADD anyway. The jury is still out on women hunters. Whether we are ADD, ADHD, or OCD, Buck hunters are special. They also have Special Needs during deer season. Here are a few things that we may all relate to. FLASHLIGHTS Deer hunters are in love with flashlights. Most carry several

Congrats on the harvest of this year’s deer. Whether you bagged a buck or doe, you did it right. Being a Sportsman means an ethical kill and a legal hunt. Now that you have a deer in the freezer, what can you do with it? Some of the deer camps I have been in always shared the harvest. Everyone went home with meat. Some guys that wanted their share were often hoarders. Deer meat from

Hunting is a Blood sport. Blood Trails are a part of the deed to harvest a deer. Once you release the arrow or pull the trigger, an ethical hunter must finish what they started. Not every shot ends well. An unseen stick can deflect the shot. A last second flinch by the shooter or critter will change the point of impact. Sadly, the deer may be wounded and must be tracked. Following a Blood Trail

This years Rut is on. As the forests of the Appalachians have shed their leaves and mast crop, cooler weather and shorter days make huge antlered bucks, Horny! Sadly, this is their downfall as they search the forests and fields for a doe to mate with. Fortunately, one dominant buck can mate with dozens of does and often does. Hunting the Rut requires the Right Stuff!  Here are some tips and suggestions. To improve your

Hunters florescent orange vests and hats are essential for safe hunting in most hunting scenarios. This bright color warns others of your presence, so you are not miss identified or in the line of fire. Makes perfect sense. Landowners and wardens can also locate hunters from afar. Most states require the wearing of Hunter Orange for pheasants, quail, grouse, and other upland birds, but not all. The excitement and speed of the flushing birds’ forces