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Entries for March 2023
Rain is a Good Scouting Aid
By Ken Piper
An effective way to scout an area before the season opens is to visit it within 24 hours of a rain. You'll have a much easier time seeing fresh tracks, whether you're walking a logging road, circling an agricultural field or food plot, or following a creek. Not only will you be able to judge the size of the deer using a particular trail, but you'... READ MORE
When It Comes To Trophy Bucks, Plan for the Best -- And the Worst
By Ken Piper
More and more hunters are passing on small bucks in hopes of a trophy. What many newcomers to holding out are not prepared for, however, is to go through the season without taking ANY buck -- but that's what passing up smaller bucks often will mean. If you decide you are going for a trophy, prepare yourself mentally for the strong possibility that ... READ MORE
Identify Food Sources
By Ken Piper
One of the indisputable facts about deer hunting is that deer have to eat in order to survive. Because of this, it's critical that you know what food sources are prevalent in your part of the country. When you go to the woods, for example, know what a white oak acorn looks like. Know what the white oak bark and leaves look like, because you'll be ... READ MORE
Back to the Basics
By Ken Piper
If you've been deer hunting for a long time and you've never taken a mature buck, maybe it's time to focus on fundamentals. If you're not successful, you need to get back to the basics. Deer hunting isn't rocket science; it's really very simple. What do the deer eat? Where do the deer bed and where do they travel? When do they move most often? ... READ MORE