Spring is upon us. And that means a couple of things: turkey season is right around the corner and the weather is unpredictable. Spring weather can include excessive rain, howling…
There’s hardly a tool in the hunting game more important than great clothing. Not the best bow nor the sharpest broadheads mean much if you don’t have a really good…
If there’s anything that hunters have tried to understand more and more, it is deer movement and their patterns. Whether you’re a veteran hunter or just starting out, finding a…
Mastering the art of a deer decoy takes time. There are times when everything works out perfectly and the deer come in on a string. Other times, the reaction may not be…
Roosting is when wild turkeys fly up into trees to rest on a branch for the night. Much like chickens do in their coop. Understanding roosting behavior allows you, as…
The post-rut season is the doldrums for many deer hunters. The bachelor groups of bucks from the early season have disbanded and the excitement of the rut is over. That…
I have a stack of old Field & Stream magazines on a bookshelf. It’s heartening to flip through the articles. In between the ads touting today’s latest products meant to deter scent…
NOTE: Please don't attempt to reap a turkey on public land.
You've probably heard of it — a way to get closer to gobblers that are henned up or hung…
Gary Clancy wrote the book on decoying deer. Literally.
His book, Rattling, Calling & Decoying Whitetails, arms readers with simple, yet profound advice on pulling the wool over a deer’s eyes. It’s…
Heat waves dance across the plains. It’s the middle of September and pretty much every locale in the United States is dealing with near-unbearable heat. Just this side of the…
