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Entries for February 2020
Setting Stands
By Bob Humphrey
How and where to place your stands for a variety of conditions. What is a deer stand? It can be as simple as a moss-covered stump overlooking an opening in the forest, or it can be a mechanical contraption engineered to elevate the hunter to whatever height he deems suitable. It might even be an enclosed room, outfitted with all the creature comfor... READ MORE
All in a Day’s Work
By Jim Walls
Awesome buck gives new meaning to the Eastern Shore’s scenic nickname. I’ve been an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast for as long as I can remember. Now in my 50s with a full-time job, I don’t have as much time afield as I would like. When I do get the opportunity to hunt, I try to make the most of the experience. Through the yea... READ MORE
They Call it Buck Fever
By Carla Schartz
It’s one thing to see this malady on TV. It’s quite another to feel it first-hand. "Yes! Yes!” These two words, followed by a fist pump and a high five, have bounced around in my head for the past two years, ever since the day my husband introduced me to what is now a passion, bowhunting. Lance is a mailman and I’m a teacher... READ MORE
The Perfect Morning
By Glenn Evans
Illinois bowhunter waits for just the right day to hunt his favorite stand. I had waited two weeks for the weatherman to tell me the wind would be right to hunt my favorite stand. It was a cold November morning with temperatures in the mid-20s and a northwest wind of about 10 mph. I knew I had to be in the stand. I was able to juggle my schedule fo... READ MORE
Bassin’ for Bucks
By Kathy Etling
These tournament fishing pros know a thing or two about taking whitetails. KEVIN VanDAM Age: 44 Home base: Kalamazoo, Mich. Former occupation: tackle and boat salesman Years as a pro: 22 Tournament earnings: nearly $6 million Notable achievements: four-time winner of the Bassmaster Classic; seven-time BASS Angler of t... READ MORE