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With unpredictable hunting pressure and thieves ready to steal hang-ons, a lot of hunters opt for more portable options when heading onto public land. Climbers have long been a top choice, but tree saddles have been gaining ground over the past few years. Which is better? Weight Tree saddles win the weight category easily. They … Read more
We all know that a day spent in the woods — even without a deer sighting — is better than a day at work or just about anywhere else. But the reality is most bowhunters don’t have unlimited days to sit on stand. Juggling work and personal obligations can leave little time to invest long … Read more
Taking to public land has become trendy over the last few years, with some bowhunters proudly tagging #publiclandhunter on every post. But is bowhunting ground open to all really worth the time and effort? It can be. The quality, acreage, and pressure of public land greatly depends on where you live and hunt. In western … Read more
Sharing your hunting experiences on social media can be a good thing if you do it the right way. But these three pitfalls claim a lot of hunters and do more harm to the hunting community. And that’s why they drive me crazy. Posting Classless Photos Nothing turns off would-be future hunters and stokes the … Read more
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
