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Ralph Scherder

Ralph Scherder
Ralph Scherder is a full time award-winning writer and photographer from Butler, PA, where he lives with his wife Natalie, two kids Sophia and Jude, and an English Setter named Charlie. He has hunted and fly fished all over North America, and God willing, will continue to do so for many years to come.
Latest Articles
How to Keep Your Meat Cool on Warm Weather Hunts

Don't let the heat ruin your meat this year. Here's a look at how to keep your meat cool on warm weather hunts this season.

How To Survive A Treestand Accident
How to Survive a Treestand Accident

Will you be prepared when things get ugly in the whitetail woods? Here's a look at how to survive a treestand accident.

What To Do If You Get Bit By A Snake
What to Do if You Get Bit by a Snake

You've been bit! Now what? Here's what to do if you get bit by a snake.

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Becoming a Bowhunter: What You Need to Know

Want to become a bowhunter? Here are some helpful tips and things you should avoid along the way. bob

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Hunting in the Rain: Waste of time or worth the effort?

Is hunting in the rain worth the hassle, or is it just a waste of time for deer hunters trying to notch their tag?

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How to Find Bucks During the October Transition

Hunting October whitetails can be a feast or famine game. Here's how to find bucks during the October transition this season.

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Is Deer Hunting a Rich Man’s Game?

Is deer hunting a rich man's game? Are their equal opportunities for the blue collar deer hunter to notch his fair share of tags this season as well?

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Best Dog Breed for Shed Dogs

Shed dogs are becoming increasingly popular to aid hunters in picking up shed antlers. The question is, which dog breeds work best for shed dogs?

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How to Position Your Deer Decoy During the Rut

A well placed decoy can be just the ticket to help you seal the deal this season. Here's a look at how to position your deer decoy during the rut.

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Run-n-Gun Bowhunting Tactics for the Rut

Run-n-gun hunting isn't just for turkey hunters anymore. Here's a look at some run-n-gun bowhunting tactics for the rut.

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It’s Okay to Let the Deer Win

A hunt, or even a whole season, without success is inevitable. It's going to happen sooner or later. Rest easy. It's okay to let the deer win.

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Should Bowhunter Education Be Required?

Bowhunter Education classes are offered in every state across the U.S., but should they be a required education for anyone interested in bowhunting?

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Post Season Deer Scouting Mistakes

Winter scouting can be an effective means of keeping tabs on your deer herd, but here's 5 deer scouting mistakes you should avoid in the process.

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Semi-Hibernation & Survival for Whitetail Deer

Do deer use a state of semi-hibernation for winter survival?

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What is a Cryptorchid Buck?

What is a cryptorchid buck? Take a look at what a cryptorchid buck is, as well as how he got that way.

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What Factors Influence Deer Movement the Most?

What factors influence deer movement the most? You may be surprised with the answer.

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How To Hunt Low Hanging Fruit

Got apple trees? There's likely no greater draw for deer than low hanging fruit in the fall. Here's how to hunt low hanging fruit.

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Deer Warts: Should You Eat a Deer That Has Them?

Should you eat a deer with cutaneous fibromas, or deer warts? Here's a look at the good, bad and ugly on deer warts.

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Deer Dispersal: Bucks VS. Does

A strange phenomenon is happening in the deer woods right now, but 90% of hunters don’t even know what’s going down. Here's where your deer are going.