Bowhunting Funnels and Pinch Points
…Scout with Google Earth and Google Maps,” for tips on identifying these terrain features. Once you’ve scouted the area digitally, scout on foot to confirm your findings. When field scouting,…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting September 23, 2021
When to Hit Deer Season’s ‘Restart Button’
…Hit the Snooze Button Don’t force yourself to wake up early to hunt. Casually scout or return in the late afternoon. Photo Credit: Erik Barber Early morning wake-up calls run…
Erik Barber FeaturedBowhunting November 12, 2020
Pre-Season Scouting for Beginners
…scouting adventures. Photo Credit: Jackie Holbrook We’re scouting an area we’ve never hunted, and the elk sign excites everyone. After identifying tracks and poking poo-poo for three-quarters of a…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedBowhunting July 29, 2020
Fast-Track Your Plans to Start Bowhunting
…you’ll learn to scout with Google Earth and Google Maps. E-scouting saves you time by helping you identify several potential hunting spots before visiting each property in person. Once you…
Jackie Holbrook FeaturedBowhunting December 15, 2020
6 Reasons to Go Shed Hunting
…spring, or you’ve had minimal success at finding them, here are some good reasons to give shed hunting a try this year. It’s a Good Time to Scout …
The 7-Month Plan: Beginner to Bowhunter by Fall
…scouting is essential because it helps position bowhunters to intercept deer. Scout potential areas to learn how deer use the landscape, and use trail cameras to identify or confirm their…
Staff Writer FeaturedBowhunting March 19, 2020
Winter Deer Scouting
…last fall, or you’re getting a jump on next year’s buck, winter is a great time to scout. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you won’t freak out about snooping…
Joe Shead FeaturedBowhunting February 20, 2020
Get Ready for Your First Bow Season
…information about public lands open to hunting. After finding a place to hunt, scout the property for animal sign and good wildlife habitat. These scoutingsessions will help you narrow your…
Your Guide to Western Bowhunting
…Scout Your Unit Scout and survey the area before you hunt. Photo Credit: ATA Hunting the West’s management units is usually more restrictive than in the East or Midwest. Some…
