Whitetails Across America: What’s in store for whitetail hunting 2016? by Dana R. Rogers, Editor Whitetail Territory Years ago, I used to “Chase the Rut;” I’d load up my pickup with supplies, stands, decoys, bow, and all the gear it would hold. I would spend several weeks hunting in three different states; and though taxing, I had the time of my life. I might find myself … [Read more...] about Whitetails Across America 2016
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Elk Hunting on Public Land: 5 Expert Tips for Success
Elk hunting on public land can be difficult, yet rewarding. The rock group Europe’s song “The Final Countdown” was beginning to play in my head as I slipped along the rocky ridge trying to locate a band of bulls I’d found the day before. It was the last week of the archery elk season and the tag I held was for one of the lowest success units in all of Wyoming. It truly was … [Read more...] about Elk Hunting on Public Land: 5 Expert Tips for Success
Idaho Early Season Success
Idaho Early Season Success by Tim Neal Being from Arizona when someone says whitetail, I immediately think of our little gray, desert whitetail, the Coues deer. The Coues deer is one of my favorite species to hunt, but spending portions of the last several summers and falls in Idaho, I now pay more attention to our other whitetail deer. I don't claim to be a whitetail … [Read more...] about Idaho Early Season Success
Kansas 11-Point
Kansas 11-Point by Darren Choate, Editor In Chief Having grown up in the West hunting primarily mule deer and elk, a Midwestern whitetail hunt had never even been in the back of my mind. As a young adult, my hunting passion switched to the pursuit of the Coues White-tailed deer. Still, I had no desire to hunt the Midwest. After successfully harvesting Coues bucks with both … [Read more...] about Kansas 11-Point
Whitetail & Elk, East & West
Whitetail & Elk, East & West by Cody McDonald The winner of the Western Whitetail Hunt Giveaway with Clark Fork Outfitters in Northern Idaho tells his story of the hunt. On October 16th, I packed my gear and headed to Palm Springs Airport to fly home to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for two weeks of military leave. There was so much anticipation to get home and bow … [Read more...] about Whitetail & Elk, East & West
Find More Coues Sheds
Find More Coues Sheds by Steven Lines Shed hunting is a great way to scout an area, and stay in shape for the upcoming hunting season. Finding antlers is always fun no matter what time of year it is, but finding Coues whitetail sheds can be a bit more challenging than their larger cousins. Coues deer shed in late April to May(or even June), so now is a great time to get … [Read more...] about Find More Coues Sheds
Deer Sense Breakdown
Deer Sense Breakdown by Thomas Grill It may be obvious that deer have very keen senses. But, let’s break this down anyway. The more you know, the greater your success will be in the field. The three primary senses that a whitetail deer will use in order to avoid becoming a slab of steak on your grill are: smell, vision, and hearing. By understanding the strengths of a … [Read more...] about Deer Sense Breakdown
Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes
Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes NEW PLANO HUNTER GUIDE SERIES WATERPROOF BOXES PROVIDE EXCEPTIONALLY TOUGH DRY STORAGE FOR VALUABLE HUNTING GEAR IN THE FIELD Plano, IL (May 4, 2015) – Hunters wage an ongoing battle with the elements. And when it comes to much of the gear we take to the field, moisture is the primary enemy. Cameras and photo accessories, … [Read more...] about Durable Dryness: Plano Waterproof Boxes
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong? by Glen Stilson Here in Arizona it’s no small feat to get drawn for a good hunt in our big game tag lottery. A rifle deer tag may only happen once every few years, sometimes longer, and once drawn there are not many hunters that I know who don’t put their heart and soul into the hunt, including pre-hunt scouting and equipment preparation. … [Read more...] about Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?
What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean? by Amanda Dougherty Results of recent testing of 1,342 deer and elk in Arizona are all negative for the presence of CWD. Neighboring states, however, have confirmed cases of CWD. But what does this really mean? It seems as if more and more cases of CWD are cropping up in the western states, which brings about the debate … [Read more...] about What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?