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Entries for November 2022
Don't Despair after the Rut
By Ken Piper
We all want to hunt bucks around the rut. It's just plain... fun! The bucks are on the move; they respond to scents, calls and rattles; and you're likely to see deer you never even knew existed on the property. As exciting as the rut is, though, the late season has some big advantages over the rut, at least in terms of patterning bucks. About the... READ MORE
A Good Mount Begins in the Field
By Ken Piper
You've just taken your best buck ever and you are so excited you can hardly think straight. While you should be on cloud 9 after taking such a buck, you need to think clearly if you plan to have him mounted. When field-dressing your buck, do not cut up through the brisket like you normally would. Keep your incision back as far as possible and reach... READ MORE
Thermals Follow the Sun
By Ken Piper
Even when the wind isn't blowing, unseen air currents carry our scent. The distance and direction these air currents, or "thermals" travel can vary, but one thing is almost constant: thermals will carry your scent upward in the morning and downward in the evening. With that in mind, place your stand on higher ground in the morning and at low points... READ MORE
Use a Fawn Bleat to Put Meat on the Table
By Ken Piper
When bowhunting in early fall, it's a good feeling to put some meat in the freezer and take some of the pressure out of the hunt. It's much easier to hold out for a nice buck when there are venison steaks in the freezer. Take advantage of the whitetail's natural social groupings at the beginning of the season. Does are still with their young-of-the... READ MORE
Study the Menu
By Ken Piper
Despite the hype, acorns and food plots make up only a portion of a deer's diet. Have you ever noticed how deer will browse green leaves as they move along through the woods? That browse can have a dramatic effect on deer travel patterns, especially in the fall as some plant species dry out and wither. If you really want to get a handle on your ... READ MORE