Understanding Major Deer Diseases
Hunters and other predators aren’t the only causes of deer mortality. A host of diseases and parasites may infect deer, and hunters should be familiar with them. Some of these…
Making Sense of Whitetails, Blacktails and Mule Deer
The Cervidae, or deer, family includes several of North America’s best-known animals such as elk, moose, caribou, mule deer, white-tailed deer and black-tailed deer. These critters live in every habitat…
Listen to the Woods!
The simple snap of a branch is a sound that can get any bowhunter’s heart racing. This subtle noise can be the cue that the big buck you’ve been waiting…
Your Regional Guide to Whitetail Food Sources
Whitetail deer are tethered to their stomachs, and if you want to make the most of your time in the woods, identifying food sources preferred by deer is critical. Food…
Understanding the 5 Wild Turkey Subspecies
For most hunters, a turkey is a turkey. The males gobble, and they have spurs and a beard. The hens are smaller, and they have less colorful heads compared with…
Longbeard Lingo: Master These Basic Turkey Calls
You probably talked with someone not long ago — maybe within the past few minutes. Wild turkeys communicate with one another almost constantly, too. Their language isn’t like ours, but…
North America’s 5 Most Bowhunted Big-Games Species
You took your bow to the archery shop, and it’s now tuned and shooting tight, consistent groups in the bull’s-eye. Your calendar shows you’re inching closer to some vacation time….
Understanding Animal Calls and Noises for Bowhunting Elk, Deer and Turkeys
All birds and animals make sounds. Dogs bark, birds chirp, cows moo, ducks quack and lions roar. You get the point. Elk, deer, turkeys and other game species also make…
Keep Your Hunting Hotspots Free of Invasive Species
A good day in the woods often ends with mud on your boots and dirt in your hair. But when you step into your vehicle with that grime after bowhunting,…
Congratulate Yourself: Sportsmen Fund Outdoor Recreation’s Future
Every state has a state wildlife agency that works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage fish, wildlife and their habitats for people to enjoy. These agencies couldn’t…
