It’s a well-known fact that all but six states in the United States have a huntable population of whitetail deer. A few of these states are better known than others for producing big bucks. Every whitetail populated state has in common public land hunting opportunities. Public land comes in different forms, including county-owned, state-owned, federal-owned, and even … [Read more...] about Bowhunt Big Bucks on Public, Get Results This Year
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Unique, Hunting Elk From a Treestand is Surprisingly Adrenaline-Packed
Hunting elk from a treestand is not an everyday hunting tactic, for me included. On this day, I was struggling to keep up with the small herd as they worked their way up the mountain. I first got into the herd as they were leaving their nighttime feeding grounds heading to their morning beds. As the day warmed up, I gave up the chase as I knew I would not be able to head them … [Read more...] about Unique, Hunting Elk From a Treestand is Surprisingly Adrenaline-Packed
Expert Tips for Shooting a Bull from a Treestand
You’ve done all your homework, found the perfect hotspot, set it up to perfection, and now it is time to kill a bull. Now is the time for all your hard work and patience to pay off. For the ultimate success, follow these expert tips for shooting a bull from a treestand. Tip One: Get the Angle Hunting out of a tree stand for elk is somewhat of a controlled environment. … [Read more...] about Expert Tips for Shooting a Bull from a Treestand
Top Tips to Hunt Elk From a Stand
While the majority of elk hunters prefer to call or spot-and-stalk their quarry, taking a stand can also be a productive hunting method. Regardless of stand choice -- stick-built, ground blind, or treestand -- sitting over a water source during the rut has its merits. The following are tips to make the most of your stand hunting experience this elk season. Boost … [Read more...] about Top Tips to Hunt Elk From a Stand
Boots on the Ground for Elk
Once I have a list of potential areas to check out, it is time to get out into the field. I look for places that are hard to get to and are out of the way. I typically look for spots 2-4 miles from any major road system. I've hunted a few spots closer to roads if they require a steep climb or river crossing to get to them. Most hunters are not willing to put forth the … [Read more...] about Boots on the Ground for Elk
Mule Deer Considerations
If hunting mule deer is something that’s on your radar, or if you’re looking to expand your mule deer hunting opportunities into new areas, there are some great options across the west. For the first-timer out west or first time out-of-state, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Prior to researching new areas, I have some broader considerations that help me … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Considerations
365 Archery Trio Target System
If you’re anything like me, you’ve grown accustomed to “Out of Stock” notifications while making online purchases. You’ve probably even been told by retail employees that the product you want is out of stock and they have no idea when they’ll get more. This issue seems to only compound when you’re trying to purchase anything related to the hunting or outdoor … [Read more...] about 365 Archery Trio Target System
Elk From Above
Often overlooked, a treestand over an elk hot spot may help you punch your tag this fall. In today's digital world, it is easy to find information on elk hunting tactics. “Online experts” cover tactics like calling and decoying; the internet is saturated with information on these popular subjects. However, one elk hunting tactic that is overlooked is the use of a treestand … [Read more...] about Elk From Above
Archery Elk Hunting is Energizing for Hardcore Hunters
Archery Elk Hunting Is Much More Than Chasing Bugles In September You would be hard-pressed to find a more passionate hunter group than those who prefer archery elk hunting. Collectively, they continually scour maps, evaluate gear, and practice calling techniques to others’ dismay. The list goes continues … To most, archery elk hunting is defined by the echoes of bugling … [Read more...] about Archery Elk Hunting is Energizing for Hardcore Hunters
A Remarkable Mule Deer Hunt Begins by Scouting
If a mule deer hunting in the high country for trophy bucks is on your bucket list, get a tag, and start scouting. During the summer -- scouting season -- mule deer bucks in the high country are found close to where they will spend their fall. Many bucks may be within a half-mile or often within a few hundred yards of where they will reside when the fall mule deer hunting … [Read more...] about A Remarkable Mule Deer Hunt Begins by Scouting