Deer

Have you considered how to spend the whitetail off-season? For deer hunters, coyote hunting challenges their hunting ability, promotes hunting practice in the off-season, and protects vulnerable wildlife.

Simply put, every deer hunter wants to harvest a big buck. Whether the rut has just begun or is over, we all want to harvest that big buck on our trail cam.

Harvesting whitetail is nothing short of challenging. Whitetail not only have some of the best sight but also some of the best hearing out of any species we hunt.

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.

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.

You are prepared, primed, and ready to hunt cold fronts all season long. You plan your schedule and time your days off around them, and then it happens – you get a bunch of hot weather days smack dab in the middle of your schedule. 

Every hunter knows that rain puts a damper not only on the ground but also on deep camp. Many of us save our vacation time all year long for this short season, which is our pride and joy.

The topic of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is mysterious and scary for many hunters. CWD is spreading in deer herds across North America. 

Whitetail weather myths have been passed down for generations. There is a rigid set of "rules" and assumptions many hunters strictly follow each season – but what if these weather rules you follow each year are not based in fact?

Every hunter knows that bagging trophy bucks is a mixture of skill and luck. You must have the shooting skill to put the big boy down. However, the skill in trickery and deceit plays a significant role in getting a nice buck in range.

When should you start scouting for whitetails? Is it too early to start in the spring? Is the fall too late to get ahead of other hunters?

To scout for deer, focus on locating bedding areas, food sources, and travel corridors, then identify deer sign such as tracks, rubs, scrapes, and droppings. Scouting during the offseason improves visibility and reduces pressure, allowing hunters to map patterns and plan stand locations before hunting season begins.