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Entries for August 2022
Double Your Fun
By Ken Piper
Make traditionally unproductive hours count with the help of a friend. 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 ... READ MORE
Save a Buck
By Ken Piper
Take your time to evaluate your target when hunting for meat or to balance ratios. Deer hunters are becoming more aware of the need to keep buck-to-doe ratios in proper balance, and in most places that means targeting does for harvest. Many states are extending seasons for does or even creating new hunting opportunities for antlerless deer. With th... READ MORE
The Mystery of Treestand Shots
By Ken Piper
Today’s bows take the fudge out of the fudge factor of elevated shots. Hang around any bow shop long enough and eventually you will hear two shooters arguing over whether or not shooting from an elevated position causes you to shoot high. The answer to that question is, of course, Yes and No. There are several reasons archers shoot high,... READ MORE
Cure for Buck Fever
By Ken Piper
It doesn’t take a vaccine to get over this malady, but it isn’t easy, either. It’s normal to get excited when you see a big buck (or any deer for that matter). But when a shooter comes along, you can’t let that excitement turn into buck fever. Once you’ve decided to take a shot, don’t spend time counting points, ... READ MORE
Scent Control Is a System
By Ken Piper
Nothing can guarantee you won’t spook deer, but you have to try. Although we tend to underestimate their eyes, there's no question sense of smell is the whitetail’s number one defense. If we all know that, then why do we get busted so often? The answer has many layers, but for starters their noses are just that good. Next, you can never... READ MORE