Quick Hunting Tips for Each Phase of the Rut
…provide action because fewer does are available to breed, creating more competition between dominant bucks. By December, bucks have been hunted hard. Hunter pressure may start to decline, but deer…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured September 28, 2023
Not Seeing Deer? It’s Time to Adapt!
…direction, and talk to experts at a nearby archery storefor their insights on prevailing winds. Consider hanging multiple treestands to handle the most common wind directions. Before each hunt, check…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedBowhunting October 8, 2019
These Bowhunters Made Mistakes and You Will Too. Learn to Persevere.
…from every stand. His uncle had paced off the common shots and shared those details with him. Donahue wasn’t having much luck early in the 2019 season, so he asked…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured October 20, 2020
How to Start Bowhunting in 2021
…Some states let students take the course entirely online, while others combine online instruction with in-person work. Wildlife agency websites provide the state’s hunter-education requirements. To learn more about these…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting January 7, 2021
Have Fun by Foraging for Morel Mushrooms!
…surroundings. You don’t want to step on one hiding under weeds or brush. Use a stick to push vegetation aside. Where you find one morel, you’ll likely find more. Note…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedConservationVideo April 18, 2019
How Do You Age Venison?
…hanging it in a temperature-controlled environment for up to three weeks. As venison ages, a crust develops on the meat’s outer surface, signifying slight decomposition. Don’t let that scare you….
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting October 24, 2019
Start Securing Your Own Meat Supply
…good shooting opportunity as you would on white-tailed deer. And even if you miss, you’ll likely get several chances to put meat in your freezer by focusing on rabbits and…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhuntingWild Meat April 28, 2020
Share the Right Story to Inspire and Recruit New Bowhunters
…Make sure to mention bowhunting’s many benefits. Photo Credit: ATA 1. Focus on Hunting’s Benefits Often, when a newcomer hears about bowhunting, they get stuck on the kill and…
Cassie Gasaway FeaturedBowhunting January 18, 2022
Fuel for the Hunt: Energy-Packed Foods for Bowhunters
…chemicals that travel from one part of the body to another and instruct targeted cells to produce a chemical or action. A common hormonal response is the production of insulin…
