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A Quick Fix for Ground Blinds

 A Quick Fix for Ground Blinds by Zane Graham Have you ever got into your ground blind and noticed the window covers hanging loosely by the elastic hooks? I know I have, and it can get annoying having to fix the window covers every time you get into the blind. A fellow hunter gave me a tip I'd like to share with anyone who has the same problem with their ground blinds. A … [Read more...] about A Quick Fix for Ground Blinds

The Importance of the Camera Arm for Filming Your Hunt

The Importance of the Camera Arm for Filming Your Hunt by Rodney Evans As the sun faded, I raised my binoculars to scan the field one last time. In disbelief, I saw a good buck coming straight for my decoy. I asked my cameraman if he was on him, and he gave me the “Yes.) The buck continued to my decoy, almost running. As the buck paused at 20 yards to size-up its competition, … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Camera Arm for Filming Your Hunt

Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer

Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer by Amanda Dougherty, photos courtesy QDMA Outbreaks of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer and mule deer date back to as early as 1886 and 1901 in the Western US. The cause of the hemorrhagic diseases was identified as a virus in the 1950’s. Two separate viruses, epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) and bluetongue virus (BTV) are … [Read more...] about Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer

2014 Montana Whitetail Recap

 2014 Montana Whitetail Recap by Macy Spencer This last season was a rough one for sure! Let me preface this by stating: I hunt for food--my freezer is filled with my family's harvests--but, I also consider size, and I'm not ashamed to say so! I prefer to take a mature buck, especially, if I still have meat in the freezer. Passing a lesser buck, means that it could be a nice … [Read more...] about 2014 Montana Whitetail Recap

Bowhunting for Spring Turkeys

Bowhunting for Spring Turkeys by Samantha Lance The winter season is winding down, and spring is just around the corner. With spring comes my second favorite hunting season, Spring Turkey. There’s nothing better than sitting in the blind and listening to the goose bump-invoking sound of thunder chickens talking the language of love. Turkey hunting with a bow presents a … [Read more...] about Bowhunting for Spring Turkeys

Next Deer Season Begins Now

Next Deer Season Begins Now! by Thomas Grill It is never too early to start preparing for next season. For the most part, big game hunting season in the West is over. In a couple of months you may be one of the fortunate who will get a chance to sneak out for spring bear or turkey. If this is not the case, then it may be time to sit back and watch hunting show reruns until … [Read more...] about Next Deer Season Begins Now

The Hunter’s Flame

The Hunter's Flame by Danny Shingara The passion and ability to follow through with your dream in the outdoors; I call this the Hunter’s Flame. The desire for education is right where the embers of a true hunter lay. If you are taking the time to read through this, chances are that you have that burning desire to learn more. But do you have the passion to actually call it a … [Read more...] about The Hunter’s Flame

Post Season Improvement

Post Season Improvement by Dana R. Rogers The transition from one deer season to another is when I go over all my notes and plans from last season to find where I can improve. Whether you keep a journal, spreadsheet or 3-ring binder full of data, I would highly suggest you input as much information as you can to plot data points in the off-season. Things like date, stand, … [Read more...] about Post Season Improvement