A water hole nears completion as the liner’s termination trench is backfilled with dirt. Over the years, I have killed some incredible mature bucks over water holes. They can be an absolute magnet in-season and a great addition to any habitat improvement plan. Unfortunately, when I built some of my earliest ponds, I simply did […]
Every now and then, a piece of hunting gear comes along that makes you rethink what’s possible in the field. That’s exactly what happened when Garmin unveiled the new Xero L60i laser rangefinder. I’ve used a lot of rangefinders over the years for deer hunting, elk hunting, and predator hunting. Most rangefinders do one thing […]
Saddle hunting continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the hunting industry. As its popularity soars, the amount of innovation and exploration in this space has reached an all-time high. It’s a good time to be a mobile hunter. This year we were able to get our hands on a bunch of […]
Why resurgence of this flesh-eating fly matters to bowhunters. A steril New World screwworm fly. Photo courtesy of USDA I remember growing up and hearing warnings about killer bees invading from the south. Let’s not forget the unstoppable march of army ants devouring everything in their path. My adolescent brain was convinced we were in […]
Great gift ideas for the Bowhunting Dad on your list Gear he actually wants without breaking the bank Father’s Day is right around the corner. Skip the generic ties and “World’s Best Dad” mugs this year and get him something highly functional that he will actually use in the timber or rep his passion year […]
Unpacking the Access Wins and the Deeper Policy Risks The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) made headlines this week by announcing the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing access in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Driven by Secretarial Order 3447, which was signed by Interior Secretary Doug […]
Sighting in your bow doesn’t have to be a headache Start close, stay simple, and chase your arrow. Mounting a brand-new sight or dialing in a fresh rig for the season can feel like a high-stakes technical hurdle, but it doesn’t have to be a headache. Sighting in is actually just a logical series of […]
What the Marshfield Tick Data Means for Hunters A newly released study from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute has delivered a clear look at the specific pathogen risks facing anyone stepping into the upper Midwestern woods. Data from the institute’s Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) project reveals that just over half of all deer […]
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. […]
