Filling a deer tag is all about preparation! Most bow hunter success is about 15-17%! Gun hunters are better, but nothing is guaranteed. Hunting pre -placed stands with feeders, and existing patterns is one way to hunt. Discovering your own spots is another. Choosing the right spot is not about luck. Look at the total picture. Use the best technology and information available. Data is knowledge. Target food sources, bedding areas, travel highways, and choke
Archery has changed over the years. In the beginning, I made my own bow from Osage Orange wood, sinew of deer, feathers from a turkey, and napped flint for the points. This rig was slow but did the job. Later I graduated to a Ben Pearson recurve and thought that I was Fred Bear! Later, I jumped to a vertical compound bow. Now I am trying a cross bow. Each bow has its challenges and
Hunting next year’s Big Buck starts now! Spring and Summer are wonderful hunting seasons. Hunters always are hunting. My wife is amazed at how I can drive down the highway at 60 miles an hour and point out deer in the adjacent fields. She could care less but as a hunter, I am downloading every bit of data. Offseason is the perfect time to prepare and plan to fill your next tag. There are many
The “Lounge Stand” held many special memories! It had that name because of the 2 long parallel arm rails that kept the hunter from falling out. You could sit back, and swing your legs over the rails. It was so comfortable. All hunters name their special hunting stands or spots. Maybe it is called the “Big Buck stand” or the “Lucky stand”. Whatever the name of these stands, they all leave precious memories in our
The massive buck stepped closer. He was behind a tree, and only the huge antlers were in view. The hunter’s heart was racing as he mounted the rifle, and scoped the rack. “What a great trophy to hang on my wall!”, he thought. The buck stepped from behind the tree, and the hunter took the shot. The buck ran off as the bullet passed over the buck. A clean miss! Distraction is a common “stupid
