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Nothing says "field to table," like harvesting your own Thanksgiving turkey. Not only is it a healthier and more economical way to feed your family this Thanksgiving, but it is also a lot more memorable than heading to your local Walmart and picking up a Butterball.

East of the Mississippi River, hunters dream of stalking the wild reaches of the American West. Under the backdrop of a big sky and towering peaks, magnificent bull elk, mule deer, antelope, and moose roam.

It's finally October, and you know what that means. HuntWise users: Deer season is now in full swing, and we couldn't be happier!

It's common for us hunters to start paying more attention to the weather as deer season starts. Naturally, we are aware of every single change in the atmosphere.

A successful whitetail deer hunt on public land requires many things, but resilience and knowledge play the most crucial role. Whitetail scouting on public land requires a tactical and focused skill set acquired by maneuvering a variety of changing variables.

In early December of 2020, the HuntWise crew and Bowga Hunting, a group of avid bowhunters, packed up the cars and began our drive to Southern West Virginia in search of mountains, rugged terrain, and black bears.

Every hunting season, a few hunters are not as careful as they should be, and they deal with the consequences. Whether that comes from not properly hanging tree stands or not managing them year-round, it is important to understand the safety and hunting precautions behind hunting in a treestand.

It's no secret that hunting might be one of the most exhilarating yet expensive lifestyles. From purchasing a new tree stand to being geared up with clothing that will keep you warm, it seems that there is always something we hunters and huntresses are willing to spend our money on. 

As hunters, we have always been told that hunting in the wind will not yield the big buck we've seen on our trail cam. Time after time, we have been told that in high wind conditions, deer movement is almost nonexistent.

One crucial thing hunters can almost never know enough about is tracking a deer after a shot. Every hit is different. While you can hope for a deer that falls and stays right where it was when you hit it, they often keep moving and walking for some time.

To hunt the wind for deer, position your stand downwind or crosswind of expected deer movement. Plan entry and exit routes to avoid blowing scent into bedding areas, and adjust your setup as wind direction changes. Deer rely heavily on scent, so controlling wind exposure is critical for avoiding detection and increasing hunting success.

With whitetail season in the rearview mirror, hunters are focused on taking down Canada geese. To properly hunt these migratory birds, a hunter must have a solid understanding of the tools of the trade, the most important of which are decoys and spreads.