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Entries for April 2021
Why You Miss
By David Hart
Poor shooting isn’t always your fault ... but it usually is. Is there anything more embarrassing than missing a buck? If it doesn’t cost you a shirt tail – a common tradition in hunting camps throughout whitetail country – it will certainly earn you a heavy dose of grief from your buddies. It’s all in good fun, but nob... READ MORE
Ignore the Opening Bell
By Darren Warner
While the chase phase of the rut is exciting, is it the best time to tag a mature buck? If I had the time, I’d be the best deer hunter in the world. I would blanket my hunting property with trail cameras to capture thousands of images. I’d sneak into the woods like a camouflage-clad Ninja, ever so careful to be neither seen nor heard. I... READ MORE
Be a Deer Caterer
By Bob Humphrey
Does supplemental food help whitetails? Ask a wildlife biologist almost any question about white-tailed deer, and the first answer you’ll get is, “It depends.” We biologists tend to be cautious and seldom give a direct answer without first obtaining ample information about the circumstances behind the question. That certainly appl... READ MORE
Rut Factors
By David Hart
It’s the best time to tag a monster buck, so why aren’t you seeing any? It’s the peak of the rut, so it’s only natural to expect a giant buck to chase a doe past your stand. Isn’t that what’s supposed to happen during the rut? But after a full day in the woods, you see nothing but a disinterested spike and a few ... READ MORE