May 4, 2026
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 […]
by Mike Fitzgerald5/4/2026May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026
Frustrations run high when certain things take place in the deer woods. Here's a look at 6 things deer hunters hat
by Brodie Swisher5/4/2026May 4, 2026 Apr 27, 2026
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 […]
by Mike Fitzgerald4/27/2026April 27, 2026 Apr 20, 2026
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 […]
by Mike Fitzgerald4/20/2026April 20, 2026 Apr 13, 2026
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 […]
by Kurt Thorsen4/13/2026April 13, 2026 Apr 6, 2026
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 […]
by Mike Fitzgerald4/6/2026April 6, 2026 Apr 3, 2026
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 […]
by Ben Franson4/3/2026April 3, 2026 Apr 1, 2026
The sun is up, the bird is flopping, and you finally have a longbeard on the ground. Once the adrenaline settles, the post-harvest decisions begin. You might be weighing the options of a full body mount or a simple fan display, but for many of us, that beard is the non-negotiable keepsake. There are plenty […]
by Mike Fitzgerald4/1/2026April 1, 2026 Mar 24, 2026
The bowhunting community is full of passionate whitetail hunters who enjoy archery and the unique challenges that come with it. But if you’ve been in the woods long enough, you know that deer rarely follow the script. Eventually, you will find yourself at a decision point where a deer presents an angle that isn’t the […]
by Mike Fitzgerald3/24/2026March 24, 2026 Mar 23, 2026
Getting to full draw on a turkey is the most critical step in closing the deal. Bowhunting spring gobblers is a close quarters chess match. Hunters typically only get a single shot, and unlike deer, turkeys rarely stand still or offer forgiving angles. Typically, hunters set up on the ground, whether in a blind, against […]
by Heath Wood3/23/2026March 23, 2026