Stay Tough During the Rut
The rut is finally here. You’ve waited all year and counted down the days to your weeklong vacation that begins in early November, just as the rut is getting into…
Erik Barber BowhuntingFeatured November 28, 2023
Canning Venison: Tips and Best Practices
The saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” transfers to the hunting world as “Don’t put all your venison in one freezer.” It’s a good rule to live…
Donate Venison to Give Back, Help Feed Those in Need
Hunters do so much good. They help control population levels, contribute to nationwide conservation efforts through equipment and license purchases, and donate harvested deer to programs that help feed hungry…
How to Age a Buck in Real Time
A lot of bowhunters set a goal of harvesting a mature buck. But what exactly does that mean? Biologists divide bucks into three age categories including young, middle-aged and mature….
Jackie Holbrook ConservationFeaturedWildlife November 7, 2023
Fred Eichler’s Tips for Mastering November Bowhunting
Some say December is the most wonderful time of the year, but most bowhunters would argue in favor of November. You can’t go wrong with phenomenal cold fronts and an…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured November 3, 2023
The Aggressive Rut Hunter’s Toolkit
Sitting quietly in a tree over a well-used deer trail is an incredibly effective bowhunting technique. Diligent bowhunters who put in their time to learn where bucks are moving often…
Joe Shead BowhuntingFeatured October 31, 2023
You Got Skunked — Now What?
It’s the peak of the rut, and weather conditions are ideal to hunt your favorite and most productive treestand location. You reach the base of the tree an hour before…
Erik Barber BowhuntingFeatured October 24, 2023
Break Out Your Rattling Antlers Now
Thanks to some light rattling, a big buck was on its way. The 4.5-year-old 10-point with a kicker had snuck by Minnesota hunter J.J. Dukart on Oct. 4, 2017. “He…
How to Bowhunt Big Swamp Bucks
Even a buck with superior genetics and the best diet will never reach his full antler-growing potential if he’s killed after only a few years. Hunting folklore is full of…
Joe Shead BowhuntingFeatured October 10, 2023
