Hunters love to get “Rubbed” the right way. I am talking about Buck or Bull rubs. Most hunters don’t really know what the rubs are telling them. Here are some tips on how to “Read a Rub.” Bucks and Bulls rub trees with their antlers for a variety of reasons. Old timers used to say that rubs were made by deer and elk to scratch off the itchy velvet at the end of the summer.
Practice makes perfect, especially when bow hunting. Every summer, good bow hunters launch thousands of arrows during practice sessions. Muscle memory and confidence build with every shooting session. No matter how much we prepare, sometimes we miss. Whether you miss a shot or an opportunity, you go home hungry. After walking 3 miles in the mountains of Montana, I had a great bull answer my bugle. My compound bow went to full draw at the
Humans are hunters. We all hunt. Deer hunters hunt for the big buck. Shoppers hunt for the best bargain. We all hunt for something! Good hunters use all of their senses and skills. Hunting doesn’t start and stop…it is a continual quest. My favorite part about deer hunting is that I can hunt deer year round. The actual harvest or “kill” is just a small part of the hunt. As hunters and gatherers, the success
Now is the time to be preparing for this years’ bow season. Hopefully you dusted off your bow a while ago and have been practicing. Practice makes perfect but there is not just one thing that that you need to do for success. Here are some tips to ensure this season’s new stories won’t include excuses. 1.) Know your Bow! Practice, practice, practice! Remember, you will get one good shot, maybe. I find that I have several close
Big Bucks are special. Massive antlers are magical. Trophy deer are tremendous. Deer hunters come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and skill levels. To me, any deer legally and ethically harvested is a trophy. It is important to not waste the hunt, experience, and meat. Wild game is a renewable resource that needs to be managed. The traditions, rituals, and sport of hunting are something to be cherished. Humans are hunters and gatherers. It
