There is more to hunting than just shooting animals. Jeff Vance, the head of state for Bucks of Wisconsin, talks about how he manicures and grows bucks in the land that he is hunting in Minnesota. He shares how he captures one mature game which he describes as a magical experience. He then explains what Bucks of America is and how they started the company. Now, the company is developing products that make hunting…
Some say that hunting greatly relies on luck, but it mostly depends on skill. Ryan Nordahl, the owner of the Epic Whitetail Habitat LLC, came from a long history of whitetail hunting traditions. He shares how their family business started and how he got his early season 140-inch buck which he called Captain Hook. Ryan recollects the whole process of hunting Captain Hook – from setting up his gear to making his move and…
One of the thrills of hunting is chasing whitetails in different lands. Avid hunter Chris Labarge describes the land where he is hunting mature bucks in Southern Ontario. Through the years, hunting has become more challenging especially with the dwindling deer population. Chris shares how he tries to trail as many bucks as he can in a certain land where there is still a healthy mature buck population. He also addresses the problems of…
Hunting has been around for ages. However, it has never been as wildly criticized as it is today, especially with women getting their recognition in the field. Understanding why people hunt can actually help change misconceptions. Renowned hunters Brooke Dzara, Tom Opre, Jeremiah Doughty, Chase Bowman, Tim Cool, Scott Jordan, and Tom Denney give their opinions about why people hunt and what they think about women hunters, and share their experiences with anti-hunters. Social…
Being a woman in the hunting world can be intimidating for some people. However, Jen O’Hara doesn’t let that get in the way of doing what she loves most. Jen is the co-founder and CEO of the successful apparel company Girls with Guns along with her friend and business partner Norissa Harman. She shares how she and Norissa conceptualized a clothing and gear business for hunters by bringing both of their styles together. Jen…
Getting a huge deer is every whitetail hunter’s dream. Josh Honeycutt, the Associate Editor of Realtree, shares his adventure in capturing his velvet true 8-pointer. He talks about how he hunts his deer through observation, scouting, proper camera position, choosing the right spot, and waiting for his prize amidst any weather. He emphasized the importance of studying the deer pattern and explains how their behaviors differ during the day and the nighttime. As he…
Most hunters would agree that hunting is not just about catching the biggest bear, buck, doe, or other animals. Professional bowhunter Fred Eichler talks about his passion for bowhunting and why he uses traditional bows for his escapades. For him, hunting is both an adventure and a mission. With adventure and building bonds as his goals, Fred shares his worst and most memorable hunting experiences in interesting areas across America. He stresses out that…
Hunting, without doubt, requires knowledge, confidence, and leadership, especially for those who are leading and teaching others to be interested in the industry. Author, survivalist, and DIY hunter Christopher James “CJ” tells us what Be A Lion Outdoors is all about and he chose such an animal to represent aggressiveness in hunting. He offers some advice on how we can be lions out there on the field and become great leaders of the outdoors.…
What makes hunting more fun are the tools you use. Bob Smith, a traditional bow maker, goes back to the old times and talks about old school hunting using longbow arrows. He shares how he grew up hunting and how this inspired him to start his business producing bows in his home. Besides bow making, Bob also talks about his adventure hunting in private land using his aiming system. He shares where he hunts,…
