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Entries for September 2022
Covert Ops
By Darren Warner
Ohio biologist sheds light on how hunting pressure affects deer movement. Of the pantheon of concerns deer hunters worry over, one question seems pretty high on most everyone’s list: How often can I hunt my favorite stand? Whitetails are savvy and know their hangouts well. They’re also armed with powerful senses. What’s more, they... READ MORE
Big Plans for Big Woods
By Mark Melotik
Huge blocks of unbroken timber allow bucks to get old and burly. The barrel-chested 10-pointer strode confidently into the little clearing, heading slowly but steadily toward a sturdy, solitary evergreen at its center. In a sudden explosion of power and speed, the massive buck sent bark, pine needles and branches flying. Seconds later, a violent tw... READ MORE
Nuts! Too Many Acorns!
By David Hart
An abundance of food doesn’t have to mean tough hunting. A puff of wind rattled the oak leaves high above Steve Giles, sending another shower of acorns to the ground. The young, naive Ohio school teacher reached for the bow hanging next to his treestand and waited for the buck that would surely come running. But two hours later, the sun set o... READ MORE
Pushing the Right Buttons
By Alex McCabe
When small talk doesn’t do the trick, it might be time to smash some bone! As soon as I began collecting trail camera images of a large buck with a lopsided rack in 2014, I became obsessed with it. I instantly set out to pattern “Loppy” by recording wind direction, temperature and barometric pressure every day on my calendar. Also... READ MORE