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
Overcoming October’s Obstacles When Bowhunting
Whitetail bowhunters live for the rut. That’s when many request vacation days and count on hunting hard throughout November. The rut often provides buck action and increased shot opportunities, but…
Jackie Holbrook BowhuntingFeatured October 5, 2023
Expert Strategies for October Bowhunting
Forget football, fishing and pumpkin carving with the kids; bowhunters must focus on finding and following deer if they want to punch a tag in October. While the month is…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured October 3, 2023
Quick Hunting Tips for Each Phase of the Rut
Archery season is well underway and as the days pass by, we get closer and closer to the whitetail breeding season, or rut. The rut happens in three general phases…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured September 28, 2023
Why Experienced Bowhunters Should Mentor Newcomers
Most veteran bowhunters have enjoyed the adrenaline rush that comes from seeing an approaching buck. They’ve relished in nature’s beauty and taken pride in filling freezers with lean venison. Yet…
Whitetail Hunting Strategy Rundown: Tactics for Every Season
White-tailed deer hunting seasons vary across the country. But in most states, bowhunters can target bucks at various points throughout the fall and winter months. What time of year you…
Jackie Holbrook BowhuntingFeatured September 19, 2023
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 23
On May 2, 1972, President Richard Nixon proclaimed the first National Hunting and Fishing Day, saying, “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of…
Joe Shead BowhuntingFeatured September 14, 2023
Is There Really a Best Time to Hunt Whitetails?
If you’ve hunted for any length of time, you’ve probably seen and heard contradictory opinions and research regarding the best time to hunt. There are varying opinions on which moon…
Cassie Gasaway BowhuntingFeatured September 12, 2023
