Hunts are supposed to be exciting and a bit nerve-wracking, but that excitement is supposed to come from the hunter’s encounter with a game animal – not a trespasser. I’ll never forget the day I was turkey hunting on private land in Florida with the landowner when he suddenly told...
Each season it becomes harder to gain access to private land deer hunting . If you are not a landowner or blessed with family members and friends who are; you are at a serious disadvantage on finding prime real estate. With the intense competition between hunters; it is ever increasingly...
The heat of the merciless sun pounded the back of my neck as I glassed through the small gap of the lone cedar bush I was crouched behind. His handsomely colored face and long curved black horns seemed to fill the viewfinder as I studied every inch of him. He...
I’m not just a trophy hunter . I deer hunt primarily for meat . Sure, I save my buck tag for a good ‘un. But my doe tag(s) are spent each season on mature, freezer-filling slick heads. And I’ve learned a lesson or two from the “nannies” while doing it...
Ask 10 people why they deer hunt and you’ll likely get a slightly different answer from all of them. But the most common answer based on the data? Meat. Clean, healthy venison is the No. 1 reason that people deer hunt in America. And that’s exactly as it should be...
Some hunters are perfectly fine hunting their own states each fall. And that’s okay. In fact, my home state of Kentucky is where I enjoy deer hunting the most. However, like many other sportsmen, I have a drive to see new places and to chase the whitetails that reside there...
Realtree is proud of the fact that they have the best pro staff in the industry. The men and women who represent Realtree camo are second to none and not only represent the brand but also live and love the hunting heritage. They’re real. They’re genuine. And they’re just like...
Realtree recently trekked down to New Orleans to attend the 2017 QDMA Convention . We made new friends, saw some old ones, learned a little and had a lot of fun. That's a wrap for this year, though. We'll see you at the big show in 2018. Read: 10 Important...
People like to eat deer. It's a very popular wild game animal with a lot of nutritious value. Plus, it tastes great, too. But to bring it from the timber to the table , you’ll need a few tools, things I call "tools of the game processing trade." Here are...
I’ve always said I don’t know who or where I’d be if it weren’t for the outdoors. It’s had that big of an impact on my life. And I know I’m not the only one. There are millions of people around the world who have been changed, at least in...
Hogs. They’re a huge problem not only for agriculture but also for deer and deer hunting, too. I recently attended the 2017 Quality Deer Management Association Convention where I sat in on a seminar. During that talk, Dr. Glen Gentry with LSU and the Bob R Jones Idlewild Research Station...
Bowhunting deer in the West is a different ball game than hunting them in the East. It takes a separate set of skills and tactics to get the job done. Here are a few short tips to get you started. The 2017 Obsession Bow Product Line Read the records. Knowing...
Bowhunting is a serious challenge . It’s not easy. Nothing about it is. That’s why you must cross your t’s and dot your i’s in order to ensure success. As with all things deer hunting, there is no silver bullet for success. It’s about all of the little things you...
Quality Deer Management (QDM) isn’t just about growing big bucks. Sure, it helps with that, too. But that’s not what it’s all about. Ultimately, it’s about helping the entire deer herd to prosper. And to do that, there’s certain things you need to do. But that’s for another post ...
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