A new book titled Boone & Crockett Club’s Complete Guide to Hunting Whitetails provides deer hunters with a wealth of information not commonly found in websites, magazines and other books.
Last week we discussed a few ways to practice low-impact deer hunting. Let's look at a few more ways minimize your impact and maximize your chances of tagging a big buck this season.
As hunters we mostly try to figure out where deer are moving and then set up an ambush along that route. But sometimes it's useful to turn that scenario around and actually make the deer move where you want them to (past your hunting stand) by gently altering their environment.
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Dr. Grant Woods shows video of a possible hit list buck for 2014.
Don't Get Caught Off Guard - Have a Game Plan for Hunting
8 Clues Deer Droppings Can Tell YouExperienced hunters are sometimes dismissive of deer pellets as valuable sign. "I thought only novices got excited about finding droppings," a hunting partner once said when I bent down to examine a fresh pile. But the experts may be dismissing this sign too hastily. Deer droppings can actually reveal lots of practical insights that can help you waylay a trophy buck. Tips for Low-Impact Deer Hunting: All About the ScentAs deer season approaches, over the next few weeks we'll discuss ways to minimize your impact and maximize your chances of tagging a big buck this season. Hunting Whitetails: Be Ready Before The Shot Plus How to Process Venison
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One of the truly great things about bowhunting is that it's full of surprises. Despite all your scouting and preparation, every now and then something unexpected happens.