Where the hell did the deer go during deer season? This particular woe is shared by hunters all over North America. Especially when there’s snow on the ground, you see still see deer tracks going past these barriers. Where are they spending their daytime activity? That is the most important secret. R. Zavian Hauser uncovers this secret in his book, “The Deer Truth”. Once a hunter learns where his local deer herd spends their day time, he…
Here’s a golden age of opportunity for the outdoors community: companies can now reach out to future hunters through any medium. A 45-year-old man browses the Backwoods Life page on Facebook and says, “I want to give this hunting thing a try.” A kid, or a woman, all being introduced to the backwoods lifestyle on laptops and iPads. And no sane person would dare waste this chance – certainly not Michael Lee, co-owner of the…
Using scent control or sprays to mitigate your scent is crucial for hunters. You also have to make sure that every piece of equipment and clothing is covered up. Every little thing you can do to help control your scent is a little piece of the puzzle that’s going to turn you into a more successful hunter. Brian Gibbs is huge on that philosophy. He goes the whole nine yards with Be The Tree cover…
Curious about this year’s rut forecast? AJ Gall, manager of the Legendary Whitetails Community Page, explores hunting during 2016’s peak breeding and lockdown period. His prior hunting and wildlife experiences began long ago and make him the perfect in-house whitetail addict. Peak breeding is not necessarily the best time to hunt. It’s the seek-and-chase phases leading up to it, which AJ believes are the best – often within the last week of October. That’s your best…
The Rut – a unanimous term that sparks excitement, anxiety, and giddiness amongst the deer hunting community. It’s the equivalent of Christmas, the 4th of July, and Thanksgiving all rolled into an unbelievable 3-week period during the fall. Can’t wait for this year’s Rut Forecast? Here to satisfy your curiosity is AJ Gall, Manager of the Legendary Whitetails Community Page. He acquired his degree in wildlife management and research from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point…
The quality of your camo gear can make or break your hunting season. Therefore, it’s essential for hunters to acquire their gear from the camo company with the best design pattern ideal for stalking prey – and Treezyn camo offers exactly that! Tina Kane, Executive Director of Treezyn, talks about how their brand represents a new era for camo designs: ones that are affordable, cost-effective on our hard-won paychecks, and yet boasts superior quality at…
Fawn recruitment rates are dropping all across the US. Because of this, it’s important to assess the current harvest structure of bucks across their range, and the current deer knowledge level of hunters. Kip Adams, a certified Wildlife Biologist and the Director of Education and Outreach for QDMA, is leading the efforts towards improving present hunting conditions. His company QDMA is a national nonprofit organization specializing in education and outreach to hunters, landowners and natural…
The home range of deer, bucks especially, is a square mile – equivalent to 640 acres. Even if you can’t see bucks on your property, you still have to understand where their habitat is located in those surrounding acres. You might ask: How will deer use those acres at different times during the year? Dan Schmidt, editor-in-chief of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine, says that if you keep hammering that same little piece of land…
