Increasing recovery without losing the soul of fair chase Simulated thermal image of a bedded deer Modern hunting technology continues to move faster than our regulations can keep up with. As new products and high-tech tools hit the market and make their way into the timber, we find ourselves in increasingly grey and controversial territory. […]
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) voted 4-3 to approve a new one-buck limit for the Lower Peninsula on Wednesday. The decision concludes months of debate and intense public feedback, signaling a major shift in how deer are managed in Michigan. While reform groups pushed for the rule to take effect this fall, the commission confirmed […]
And there’s nothing you can do about it. I’ve been bowhunting whitetails for more than 30 years. Back in the day, we were limited by what we didn’t know. Today, we are limited by the fact that everyone knows everything. There was a certain grind to planning an out-of-state hunt years ago. Most of the […]
New ban on cell cameras and other tech-base hunting aids HB 939 bans cell cams on Idaho public land | Photo by NorthwestWildImages – stock.adobe.com Idaho hunters are facing a new reality this fall. Governor Brad Little has officially signed House Bill 939 into law, placing a strict seasonal ban on cellular trail cameras and […]
Can Michigan Save Its Deer Herd? There’s a big debate going on in Michigan, as they look to drop from a two-buck, to a one-buck state. A hunter sitting with two buck tags in their pocket behaves differently than a hunter with one. This “second tag” psychology has defined Michigan hunting for decades, often leading […]
Understand why your “Maximum Range” is a moving target. How far are you willing to shoot at a whitetail? Modern compound bows are engineering marvels, with high-speed cams, precision machining, and adjustable sights making 80-yard shots more achievable than ever. However, just because the equipment is capable of that distance does not mean we should […]
5 strategies for the ultimate eye-level challenge Bowhunting turkeys without a blind isn’t easy. If you want the ultimate springtime challenge this year, leave the pop-up blind in the truck. Bowhunting turkeys from the ground, tucked into natural cover, will test your woodsmanship and nerves like nothing else. Success hinges on your ability to disappear […]
Turkey hunting is a game of chess played in the dirt, and more often than not, we lose because we assume the bird is following our script. If you’re walking out of the woods empty-handed, it’s likely because you fell for one of these five common misconceptions. 1. The Roost is a Lock Watching a […]
How many times have you ever found a pair of locked bucks while roaming in the woods? Most folks’ answer would be zero, and that is no doubt the majority. To make that number even smaller, if you do find them, chances are they’ve long expired by then. Now you’re getting into the weeds here […]
