You’ve harvested a slob knocker of a buck and you’re running high on excitement and adrenaline. After snapping a few pictures, you text your buddies, only to have them text back “What’s he score?” Although you’ll need an official score by a certified measurer to get in the record books, scoring your own buck is […]
Choosing the Best Slug Gun for Deer Hunting
An easy to follow guide that shows you how to pick the best slug gun for your next deer hunting trip along with some ammo tips.
Scent Control – Basics for Deer Hunters
Whitetails have magnificent noses, and they know how to use them. It’s hard to get anything by those sniffers. Research performed at Mississippi State University’s Deer Lab discovered a deer’s sense of smell can be up to 1,000 times more sensitive than the average human’s. With thousands of scent receptors, a deer’s nose can pick […]
AR Calibers for Deer Hunting
There are a ton of options out there for hunting with an AR-15 or other AR-style carbine. Let’s explore some of the more common calibers and why you might choose it over your other options.
What is a Muzzleloader?
Some muzzleloaders feature technology that’s centuries old but in today’s world they offer hunters an experience you won’t find anywhere else. What is a muzzleloader and is it something you should consider for your next hunt?
Getting Them Started – Deer Hunting for Kids
I feel incredibly lucky that I had a father willing to take me deer hunting. Those early experiences in the woods with my dad – scouting for signs of game, learning the woods, sitting side by side on a deer stand – shaped the person I am more than anything else. I am forever grateful […]
Where to Shoot a Deer: Shot Placement for Ethical Kills
Placing your shot properly is a huge step toward bagging a trophy buck or ethically taking home a doe. This guide demonstrates some great examples of where to shoot deer to make sure you’re doing more than wasting ammo this season.
How to Find Deer – The Basics of Scouting
The start of any successful hunt comes well before you grab your firearm and hit the woods or field. Let’s explore what goes into scouting for deer to give you a great shot at the buck you dreamed about all summer.