Rattle Right As the Rut Heats Up
Why you should forget conventional antler-clashing wisdom. Article by Dave Hurteau
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Why you should forget conventional antler-clashing wisdom. Article by Dave Hurteau
The more I have been involved with hunting, particularly deer hunting, the more I’m convinced it’s a year-round task.
With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let young bucks walk; plant food plots; and enjoy the property the rest of the year for hiking, camping, fishing, small game hunting and family excursions.
Whether you are a beginner hunter or simply a nature nut, recognizing whitetail deer markings and signs can help you fill your tag or make you a more proficient tracker.
Next time you hit the woods keep your eyes peeled for the following. They will lead you to the deer — and you'll have a better understanding of why they were left in the first place.
Trails |
If you're a typical whitetail hunter today you probably spend more time online or watching DVDs or television shows than reading books on deer when you're not hunting, scouting or doing habitat work.
I would have never thought that on Dec. 26, of all days, I would come face to face with my nemesis.
One of the traditions we have at The Proving Grounds is to take a final picture of all our furs before they are sent for tanning. In this episode check out all the pelts plus a new product we are using at our mineral licks.
More dead bucks discovered and Dr. Woods shows how to learn stuff from the bones...cool...
The big doe slipped out of the hardwoods just minutes before legal quitting time. From my tree stand, some 20 feet above, I watched as she stepped cautiously into the field, tested the wind and began to feed.