Food Plots - Plot Journal
After 6 years of trial and error, I think I can share some good advice on how to improve your whitetail hunting property with food plots.
October Whitetails
You’re chomping at the bit. After months of dreaming about big bucks, and watching your favorite hunting videos repeatedly, the season is finally here. The temptation to dive right in and start hunting your best stands is like a moth’s attraction to fire.
Rut Guide
The rut is the one time each season when bucks leave their safe zones – the places where they know the curve of every branch and the smell of every turd. Suddenly they are in situations where they don’t always have the upper hand. Throw in a little testos
Stand Placement
Past 30 yards, bowhunting for whitetail deer becomes much more a game of luck and guesswork. Bucks change their minds and their direction of travel on a whim. One second everything looks good, the buck is heading toward your shooting lane. Then the next s
Treestand Safety
Treestand safety is something bowhunters don’t think about much unless they have a treestand accident. Almost all serious bowhunters know someone who has had a treestand accident. I know several individuals who have fallen from treestands. One gentleman I
3D - How to shoot better score...
Most die hard bowhunters have shot an occasional 3D course, however we often hear questions about what it takes to get better than the average Joe. 3D archery can be shot for many reasons by different people, from preparing for the woods all the way to th
A Plan to Handle Buck Fever
Navigating the last ten seconds of any encounter with game is an art form that only matures with practice. It is easy to be an armchair quarterback when someone else is telling you how the buck they were hunting gave them the slip at the last second. “Why
Late Season Strategies
We all want the rut to last until the end of the season, to keep the excitement going as long as possible. For most deer hunters, the late season hunting is more like an experiment than a true hunt. They dream that maybe this year it will be just as good
Ground Blind Strategies
There are two separate situations where ground blinds can be very productive even when trees are available. The first occurs when a buck is approaching a specific part of a feeding area regularly but using a variety of trails. The second opportunity occur
20 Blood Trailing Tips
Finding wounded game is a responsibility of every hunter, but you learn some techniques only through experience and those lessons come at the cost of many hours spent on the trail. Rather than having to learn these important lessons the hard way, I’ve com
Backyard Bucks
Even though we own more land, the best hunting on our farm in the past three seasons has occurred in the 40 acres right around our house. It is almost bizarre how many big deer we have seen and actually shot in that small area even though we live in the h
Benefits of Arrow Speed
Some people say they prefer to shoot a slower arrow. I guess they feel a slow arrow is more accurate. That may have been true when using some of the rough-tuning bows and big-bladed broadheads of the 1990s, but it is not true today. Other than making the
Hunting Big Woods Bucks
I love the challenge of hunting big woods bucks and I also love the peacefulness. There is nothing better than hiking a mile or two back into the middle of nowhere in the morning darkness and then waiting for the sun to rise. As you wait for the first mor
3D - How to shoot better score...
Most die hard bowhunters have shot an occasional 3D course, however we often hear questions about what it takes to get better than the average Joe. 3D archery can be shot for many reasons by different people, from preparing for the woods all the way to t
Bow and Accessory Silencers
Advances in bow silencing and vibration reducing technology have allowed the modern bowhunter to have the quietest bows in bowhunting history. Here are some helpful hints and products to help quiet your bow and accessories.
Bow Selection
Selecting the right bow for your body type and bowhunting conditions can dramatically affect the way you shoot. This article will help you pick the right bow for your budget, hunting sytle, and size.
Bowhunting Basics
If you are scratching your head trying to make sense of all the technical stuff we write about and the myriad of options available to you when setting up a bow, this article is for you.
Bowhunting Food Plots
If you turn on the T.V. any given Saturday morning and find a hunting show where they are hunting deer chances are you will see some guy hunting over a lush green food plot that is the size of a football field or even larger. You will also see a buck come
Choosing a Broadhead: Mechanic...
Every bowhunter has had a range of experiences with broadheads – the good, the bad and the ugly. They may blame a lost animal on their heads when the real cause is something completely different.
Choosing the Right Release Aid
With more and more bowhunters going to string loops, there are new releases designed specifically for this shooting style. However, there are also a varieyt of caliper-style and thumb trigger releases to choose from as well.
Sight Selection
Spooled fiber pins of all makes and styles are more visible than any other non-electronic sight option. As result, bowhunters are flocking to them in droves. Here’s how this sight style came into existence.
The Basics for Turkey Hunting ...
Whether you have taken turkeys with a gun or it’s your first time in the turkey woods, there is a challenge out there waiting for you. Here's some helpful tips on making some stick and string music on your next long beard.
Understanding Compound Bows
Today's compound bows are becoming increasingly technical. Understanding the fundamentals of how they work will allow you to become a more accurate and efficient archer.
Arrow Rest Selection
There are a variety of arrow rests on the market today which can make selecting the right one for you a confusing task. Here we compare diffent styles of arrow rests and help you choose between the many options.
Scent Elimination for Bowhunte...
Getting within bow range of an animal can be very difficult. However, maintaining proper scent control and scent elimination tactics can significantly improve your odds.
Field Point Accuracy with Broa...
For many years bowhunters have struggled with getting their broadheads to fly true. These helpful steps will have your broadheads grouping with your field points in no time.
Finding The Perfect Arrow
Selecting the right arrow shaft for your hunting setup can make an immediate impact on the way you, and your bow, shoot. This article will help you understand how to decide what arrow shaft works best for you.
Bow Tuning Basics
Many bowhunters shy away from trying to tune their own equipment because they believe it to be too complicated for them. In reality, tuning your own bow is something everyone bowhunter can learn to do.
Scouting Tips: Plan Now for Po...
Once the bowhunting season ends many hunters hang up their gear and don't think about scouting until the following fall. However, post-season scouting can provide invaluable information for the bowhunter who is willing to put in th extra time and effort.
Building Your Own Arrows
Building your own arrows allows you to save about 5 to 10 dollars per dozen, but there's an even better reason for building your own. You can experiment with all the components, with the various fletching styles and shaft sizes until you find the perfect
Noise and Vibration Reduction
If you've ever spooked an animal because of a noisey bow either before or during the shot, these sure-fire tips and products will help quiet your rig and help you become a more successful bowhunter.
Shot Selection While Bowhuntin...
The three most important decisions you'll make while bowhunting are if you should shoot, when you should shoot, and where you should aim. Planning ahead for these questions will unquestionably help you when the time of truth arrives.