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Entries for February 2024
A Clean Rifle is a Good Rifle
By Ken Piper
Most deer hunters know how important it is to thoroughly clean their guns following rough weather, multiple shots, or just at the end of a long season. Copper fouling and powder residue will cause even the best guns to shoot poorly, and rust can ruin it for good.
What many hunters don't know, however, is that it is critical to clean a bran... READ MORE
Have Twice the Fun and Success
By Ken Piper
Hunting is always more enjoyable with a friend, but it can also be more productive. Let's face it, unless there is some heavy rut activity, there are times during the hunting season when everyone struggles to even see a deer.
It's always a good idea to occupy a stand during the first few hours of the morning and the last few of the evening... READ MORE
Timing is Everything
By Ken Piper
Most hunters try to have multiple stand locations ready for deer season, but we all have our favorite -- that one stand that looks the most promising and the one we're sure will produce a monster buck. We take special care with that stand and have everything just right for opening day.
Once everything is ready and it's time to hunt comes the mos... READ MORE
Don't Miss High
By Ken Piper
Ninety percent of the shots missed at deer are high. If you shoot at a deer and he just stands there looking at you, chances are good that the shot went high. When you get excited about taking the shot, you're more likely to jerk the trigger, and that makes the shot go high.
When I aim at a deer with a bow, I aim at the lower one-third of my tar... READ MORE