Beyond Fitness
Fitness is important, but so is acc. . . . accclim. . . being acclimatized– maybe just as much. Pushing a pencil in an office and working out in a gym does not prepare your body for hunting conditions. If you haven’t been outside in a while or you are traveling to a much different climate to hunt, it can take quite a toll on your body. Altitude can be a real bear. I flew to Denver– just once. I didn’t notice the change until I had to park way out in the back of the hotel parking lot and … More . . .
I Take Back What I Said About Food Plots
I remember writing on here not too long ago about the efficacy of food plots. Part of it I still agree with, but I good part of it I want to repent. Let me just lay this out straight for you. First off, we acquired our farm in 2001. In Spring 2002 I had the state wildlife biologist come over and do a survey. He gave me a lot of good ideas, food plots and other things. I immediately went out and bought $200 worth of seed. The guy who had promised to help me get the seed in the … More . . .
Is Stealthy Worth It?
I’ve sort have gone full circle over 25 years. I started out blundering through the forest and not minding where I walked. I still saw deer whenever I went out. Then I became stealthy and started pussy-footing. I still saw deer. Then I went and got ultra-stealthy and started walking like a deer. I’m not going to say I’m back to blundering, but I’m a lot less careful than I was back twenty years ago. Why? I’ve had just way too many times where I screwed up, missed the trail and fumbled around, dropped gear from my stand, and generally … More . . .
The shaman Invents the Future of Deer Hunting
It was Nosmo King, the shaman’s friend, who found him. The shaman had been missing for days. However, a package had arrived at deer camp, and promptly disappeared. It had been addressed to SHAMANIC ENTERPRISES. Everyone figured the shaman was up to something. “There y’are.” said Nosmo. “Whatcha been up to buddy?” “Oh,” said the shaman. “Hello, Nosmo. Nothing really. I’ve just been . . . INVENTING MY FUTURE!!! That’s all.” With that, the shaman held up a blinding piece of day-glow cloth. “What is that?” said Nosmo, holding his hand up to shield his eyes. “It’s my ticket to … More . . .
Picking a Deer Rifle — on the cheap
NOTE:Â 28 February, 2018Â I have written an update to this topic: Cheap Deer Rifles — Redux Archer_Nut on Deer & Deer Hunting says: [I] need a good [starter] deer rifle that is accurate and powerful, but at the same time inexpensive. The thing of it is that whitetail deer are remarkably easy to kill, as long as you place the proper bullet in the right place. Anything from a 243 WIN up to a 45-70 will work. Some guys swear by the 223 Remington, but I think that’s too small. For calibers, I like to stick to the … More . . .
Mineral Licks– It’s almost too late
The best time to be laying out salt and minerals and such is back around when you’re scouting turkey in March. I usually dump a load in way back at the end of deer season, so that they have it the next year. My licks in KY start getting hit in mid-March and peak in early July. My licks in OH seem to peak a few weeks later– about the last week in July. I have no idea why the difference. One thing is for sure: the effectiveness of mineral licks diminishes to near-nothing by the time hunting season starts. … More . . .
Preparing for Bow Season
I’m currently agonizing over when to start pulling my bow this year. Last year, I started pulling it in July– about normal for me. After a few arrows, I noticed a twinge in my shoulder and put the bow down. I was just shy of 49, and I’m entering that phase where being careful with your body becomes a really good idea. I was glad I did. The shoulder got worse, and I had to put off bow hunting. I was still feeling the shoulder clear into Christmas. As late as Thanksgiving, I was in considerable pain and had limited … More . . .
What’s with this buck growl thing
From the Deer and Deer Hunter Forum: The thing you have to remember is this: just because a deer makes that vocalization, it may not be the best call to make. The buck growl is just a very aggressive grunt. Somebody popularized the term “growl” a few years ago, but I knew about it when I successfully used my first grunt call back in 1989. The problem is this: a low growling grunt is the cervid equivalent of walking into a biker bar and yelling “Which one of you sissy’s wants it first!” You may get the ultra-aggressive besotted dominant … More . . .
Up Close and Personal
One of the things that is usually a sure tip that the deer hunter you are talking to is a newbie or a poser is when he gets to talking about distance. A few years ago, I had a guy come up from Georgia to help with an install here at the plant. We got to talking about deer hunting. He was all set. He was going to be hunting at his club– all thickets and swamps. He had a brand new bolt gun in 300 Win that “was going to give him the extra reach he needed.” In the … More . . .
Book Review: Whitetail Advantage by Samuel and Zaiglin
I received a promotional copy of Whitetail Advantage: Understand Deer Behavior for Hunting Success by Dr. David Samuel and Robert Zaiglin for review yesterday. I have been digging through it, and I must say that the world has come a long way. Upon my shelf is over a quarter century’s worth of collecting books on whitetail deer. I am not a serious collector by any means, but I started out my life as a hunter trolling for books at used book stores. I have a few gems and more than few duds. In many ways, this Whitetail Advantage makes an … More . . .
Shamanic Gum
From the 24hourcampfire.com Shamanic Gum The peace of the early morning Campfire was suddenly destroyed as the shaman came roaring in. “Everybody!” he exclaimed. “I’ve found it.” “It wasn’t me!” said another. “I made it to the bushes last night. Honest!” “I’ve got the answer!” said the shaman. “The answer to what?” asked a camper. “To what?” “To how I’m going to make money now that I’ve been ditched by the foundry! I’ve got an invention.” “What kind of invention?” “It solves a problem inherent to deer hunting.” said the shaman. “I’ve always wondered how guys could spend all this … More . . .
Where’d they go?
where’d they go? From Heirloom Turkey Calls Forum Postby geheehunter on Sat May 17, 2008 4:31 pm i was out with the kids today to a spot that last year i spooked a deer while walking with the wife and kids. the year before there were tracks everywhere. the year before that i spooked 5 deer while walking with a friend. the year before that i missed opportunities on 8 deer during the course of archery season as i could only hit to 30 yds and they were at 40+… today, hardly any sign whatsoever. only a few faint tracks … More . . .
More on Rifles– Less Recoil
From Deer & Deer Hunting Forum jyeomans Hi thankyou for the info, actually I have the rem 7400& 7600 pump both with 18/12″ barrels with that OK out west for elk or are the barrels to short. I shoot 180gr core locs, if I change to 150gr bullets would I get a reduction in recoil. Thankyou. JOHN Yes. 150 grainers will probably give a reduction in recoil over 180’s, as long as bunch of other things are kept equal. It’s the basic Force= Mass X Acceleration equation going both directions–towards your shoulder and out the barrel. If you lower the … More . . .
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