Tips & Tactics

Entries for March 2021

Turkey Time!

Turkey Time!

By Ken Piper

It’s not deer hunting, but it’s still a whole lot of fun and excitement. Turkey seasons are either under way or about to begin throughout most of the states that deer hunters call home. Whether it’s because calling turkeys seems intimidating or because they simply have never done it, far too many deer hunters don’t take adva... READ MORE

Honey Locust, I’m Home

Honey Locust, I’m Home

By Ken Piper

Every region has lesser-known high-draw whitetail food sources. One of the best ways to experience steady deer action throughout a hunting season is to key on the most desirable food sources. The peak appeal of a given source can vary from days to weeks, and the shorter the window, the more intense the action will be. There aren’t many deer h... READ MORE

Read the Sign

Read the Sign

By Ken Piper

Put some fun back into your hunting by going back to basics. Have you ever seen a magazine article that explains how to tell the difference between a buck track and a doe track? How about one that says you can identify a deer’s sex by examining its droppings? While it’s fun to speculate about such techniques, it is virtually impossible ... READ MORE

Paper or Plastic?

Paper or Plastic?

By Ken Piper

We like roll-top sacks, thank you very much. Last week we discussed the benefits of using a roll-top sack to carry your insulated clothing to the stand, but there are other ways to use these handy bags. Whether you’re packing for an out-of-state trip, or if you like to keep an instant hunt setup in your vehicle, roll-top sacks will keep you... READ MORE

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