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Drawing in deer with a big pile of bait by your stand might be effective, but should you really do it? It’s a moot point for many hunters, since the practice is now illegal in more states than not. And of the 22 states where baiting deer is allowed, eight restrict it to certain areas … Read more
From rogue “hunters” who exceed bag limits to criminals who sneak out to kill deer at night in the off-season, all types of poachers do significant damage to wildlife, property, and our collective reputation as outdoorsmen. There are some right steps to take to bring these low-lifes to justice — and just as many mistakes … Read more
Deer, elk, sheep, grizzlies, goats — any animal can be challenging to bowhunt, but what’s the toughest species to arrow? Coues deer can be so elusive they’ve been dubbed the “Grey Ghost,” while grizzlies can be almost completely nocturnal. Spotting and stalking elk in the backcountry can require months of physical preparation, and just getting … Read more
Texas offers opportunities to tag some stunning species you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. But is shooting exotics in the Lone Star State really hunting? Axis deer to zebra to aoudad — Texas ranches hold dozens of exotic fowl and mammal species hunters can chase throughout the year. Outfitted hunts range from … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun species to chase with your bow on the cheap, consider a hog hunt! These invasive pests can spread disease, devastate farmland, and kill livestock. They reproduce quickly and spread to new areas, so it’s open season on feral hogs just about anywhere you can hunt them. State agencies impose … Read more
The invention of trail cameras changed the game, but the introduction of wireless/cellular technology took hunting intel to a whole new level. And with it came a whole new set of questions, concerns, and criticism. Nothing’s better than waking up to photos of several shooters walking through your honey hole, sent directly to your cell … Read more
The summer months are perfect for finding new hunting property, taking inventory of deer nearby, and adding to your treestand arsenal. Most bowhunters generally know what types of areas and sign to look for, but they don’t always consider the mitigating factors that could kill an otherwise awesome opportunity. And finding hunting ground that checks … Read more
