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10 Amazing Facts About Velvet Antlers

June 9, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Over the next three months, buck racks will grow at a fast and furious pace, and the process is nothing short of amazing. Here’s a look at 10 interesting facts. Growing antlers consist of a core of developing bone and cartilage covered with velvet. The antlers grow out and up...

How to Plant a Killer Dove Field

June 2, 2022   |  From Articles

There was about an hour of flight light left when I pulled into Kerry Wix’s driveway. He met me in appropriate September attire, shorts and Crocs, and asked if I wanted to see the field before it got dark. Six acres of dead sunflower stalks and bare dirt doesn’t look...

How to Plant a Deer Orchard

June 2, 2022   |  From Articles

Lush fields of clover, alfalfa and brassicas aren’t the only crops that will hold deer on your property. Once established, fruit trees can produce highly attractive forage for 40 years or more. The right trees produce edible fruit throughout the entire hunting season, drawing deer from a distance and holding...

Sunday Hunting, Deer Harvest Totals, Studies on Spooked Bucks, and More

May 12, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Georgia Hunters: Debone Your Deer Georgia hunters, listen up. No more shooting a buck or doe over in Alabama or South Carolina (or any state for that matter), loading it in the bed of your pickup, and driving home with your bounty. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill...

4 Ugly Facts About Ticks

May 12, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

We all hate the nasty little devils, but ticks are largely unavoidable as we do habitat work and start scouting and hanging treestands in the summer and early fall months. Here are four things to know about ticks, along with a few tips to stay tick-free and healthy. Ticks can...

No Ammo? No Problem

April 6, 2022   |  From Articles

Some hunters never practice with their firearms until the weekend before opening day, when they take it out and shoot a few rounds to ensure it’s still sighted in. Even if the gun is still on, the hunter’s skills might not be. Shooting skills are perishable, but currently, firing a...

How to Rig an Aluminum Bass Boat

April 4, 2022   |  From Articles

For decades, bass fishermen have been obsessed with their boats. Shiny, poly-flaked chariots, demanding a thorough wipe-down at days end, and an annual wax job to buff out the scratches. But the stereotype is changing. Today, more bass fishermen are learning the advantages aluminum boats present to their fishing and...

How to Crappie Fish from the Bank

March 30, 2022   |  From Articles

Remember when fishing seemed simple? When I think back to my days as a young angler, I often reflect on experiences fishing from shore. No area pond or reservoir was safe, provided I could somehow gain access, even if that meant sneaking in at night. The adventure still feels real...

Is a Trail Camera Ban Coming to a State Near You?

March 17, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Earlier this year Utah joined Arizona and Nevada in banning the use of all trail cameras for hunting. Montana prohibits the use of cellular cams during hunting season. Could similar restrictions move eastward to states where millions of us chase whitetails, and where millions of us use trail cams extensively...

The Truth About Western Wolf Hunting

March 14, 2022   |  From Articles

Predator hunting is a popular pursuit during the winter and in some areas of the Rocky Mountains, that includes the opportunity to hunt the gray wolf. Gray wolf hunting and trapping seasons have been open on and off across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming for the past decade. These elusive apex...

The Right Way to Clean and Store Your Hunting Rifle

February 24, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Deer season is over, and now is the perfect time to give your rifle a thorough annual cleaning. Store your gun in a secure and rust-free environment and it will be in good working order when you break it out for a range session in a few months. Gun-Cleaning Gear...

How to Catch a Trophy Crappie

January 31, 2022   |  From Articles

Crappies are no longer just considered a fish for the frying pan. Big crappies have been elevated to trophy status among recreational and tournament anglers who are interested in catching them on light tackle. Now, don’t get me wrong. I still keep a good stock of crappie fillets in my...

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